Reply #28: Yes at least this one does

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First, we need to win and Dean can. He isn't the only one who can but he can. That is the minimal thing for me to support a candidate.

Second, our domestic situation is a mess. Dean is the longest serving governor in the nation with 12 years under his belt. He can and will fix our economy and our budget. If we don't do this and do it fast then SS will go the way of the horse and buggy. Governors win Presidential races.

Third, Dean was there for gays and lesbians in a way no one else was. Only in Vermont could I have a relationship with a guy recognized by my state. In addition he passed a civil rights bill, allowed same sex couples to adopt, appointed an openly gay male to the VT House, and gave domestic partners of state employees benefits (before he signed civil unions). Dean's record on gays and lesbians if both phenominal and consistent. Kucinich and Sharpton both have been inconsistent. Lieberman, Gephardt, Graham, and Edwards aren't as good. Kerry is tied. CMB is better but not able to win.

Fourth Dean's health care plan has been tried and works in VT. I want help now not something that will do what Clinton's plan did which is fail.

Fifth, Dean has campaigned brilliantly. He clearly knows what it takes to win and is doing it.

Sixth, He wants to repeal the entirety of the Bush tax cut. It needs to go and he said it and said it first.

I could go on but don't wish to take all day.