Dean's message: Delivering results

[Hawkeye-X]

Got this from E-mail.

Two years ago, I got into this race to change the Democratic Party, and to change the country.

I drove down Interstate 89 from Vermont to New Hampshire to meet with voters face to face, with a handful of brochures in my pocket and a conviction that our country can do better.

Something had gone wrong in our country, and Democrats were caving in to the President and failing to offer the American people a real choice. We had lost our way as a party.

Someone needed to stand up to President Bush on issues that matter - to stand up against the war, against his reckless tax cuts, and against a culture of catering to special interests at the expense of our environment and our children.

Standing up for what I believe is what I've always done and always will do - even when the polls say it isn't popular. I did it on civil unions in Vermont and in opposing the war in Iraq. And I've done it in this race for President.

Now it's time to talk more about the change that we need in our country, and who's best positioned to make that change happen.

This race is about the future. It's about fulfilling the Promise of America for our families and kids. And it's about which candidate has a proven record of delivering results.

For eleven years, as Governor of Vermont, I balanced budgets; provided health care for nearly every child in our state; expanded prescription coverage for seniors; created 20% more jobs; and raised the minimum wage.

We invested in Vermont's children. We lowered child abuse rates and raised graduation rates. Teen pregnancy went way down; childhood immunization went way up.

We did all this for Vermont's children, and now, by acting together, we can show how to do it for all of America's families and children.

I am a doctor who's delivered health care. And as governor, I delivered results, not just speeches.

Now the other candidates have adopted our message - they have adopted our position on Iraq, our criticism of No Child Left Behind, and our opposition to Bush's tax cuts.

I'm glad they've joined me. It's good for our party and good for our country. Our message has changed the nature of this race, and our campaign has changed American politics. And finally our party - formerly in retreat - is standing up and offering a real alternative to George W. Bush.

But the true test of leadership is having the courage to stand up for what you believe when it counts - even when it's not popular. That's the test by which I've measured my public life. And it's the test by which I will measure my Presidency.

I hope you will stand by me as we enter this critical period in the 2004 campaign.

Governor Howard Dean, M.D.

[Guaranteed]

1. Right ON!

I think he's got this thing dead to rights.

[LuminousX]

2. This is great

He's getting back to the basics of what makes him a great choice for President. Be opposed to the Iraq War is what got him noticed, but that is not the end all-be all of who Dean is.

[NewYorkerfromMass]

3. He got into this race more than 2 years ago

in fact he wanted to run in 2000, so that would make it closer to 6.

[Maddy McCall]

4. Dean: the eternal egoist.

[Cheswick2.0]

6. enlightening

Thank you

[cthrumatrix]

5. it's a very powerful message...issues based

[Renew Deal]

7. Deans message: Yeeeeaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh

I'm sorry, but Dean is finished. There will be nothing left by the time the ravaging ends. He is the #1 jester for America right now. I will never be able to see him as president again.

[Capn Sunshine]

10. Well we can still choose from several unelectable candidates

so many folks will feel secure in that voting booth during the * landslide

[Cocoa]

8. he does seem to have a good record in VT

I'm not sure if it translates into being a good president, but at least it's a positive message, as opposed to trashing dems indiscriminately.

[Hawkeye-X]

9. kick

Kick.

[cthrumatrix]

11. as a Dean supporter...his stands on issues cannot be "attacked"

and I think THIS is key vs. bush.

He was right on Iraq...and everyone knows it. He can focus on issues that people are voting for next.

[Walt Starr]

16. That's why Corporate wants to kill his candidacy

They've already picked Bush as the winner. The DLC is ready to comply by putting somebnody who has all of Al gore's bad qualities and almost none of his good qualities as the sacrifical lamb.

Everything was set for 2004 and then Dean came along and threw a monkey wrench in the works.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

15. Chimp's record almost exactly mirrors that of his Texas record.

Think about it.

[artr2]

12. And to show MY support for the good doctor

another 25 dollar donation!

[cthrumatrix]

14. The Dr. thanks you and all supporters ...I'm sure

[adamrsilva]

13. Dean's "re-inventing" himself

Just look at his new ad. He's completely dropped the "angry, anti-war" bit.

[Hawkeye-X]

17. kick

back to top...

[dionysus]

18. do you think going into every Dean thread

and repeating old GOP Gore talking points is going to change anyones mind about Dean? Hope you enjoy wasting your time, pal

[cthrumatrix]

19. he is focused on the issues as he should be.