Howard Dean about Molly Ivins: "I am so glad she lived to see November 7, 2006".

[madfloridian]

He posted at the Democracy for Texas site where they are honoring her today.

Our Friend Molly Ivins

Howard Dean Says:
February 1st, 2007 at 1:48 pm

Molly Ivins was, in addition to being wonderful, warm and witty, a serious force for democracy. She punctured blowhards, and seared an Adminstration that valued power over principle. We are all going to miss her a lot, but I am so glad she lived to see November 7, 2006. That is the day we began to restore out great American Democracy, and she played a big part in turning around our country.

Sincerely, Howard Dean

[madfloridian]

1. Beautiful tribute from the blog....beautiful picture from 2005 Democracy Fest

http://www.blogforamerica.com/view/19570#more

I met Molly at DeanFest (aka DemocracyFest) in June 2005. Whatever impression you get of her from her columns, nothing can compare to the great Ms. Molly in person. She was so full of intelligence, passion, humor and life!

During the Saturday Night Blowout, one of the bands was playing and they started to talk about how great Molly was and then after speaking her praises, decided to sing her praises. Molly was so moved, she got up from her seat at the table on the right side facing the stage, and was looking over the railing at the band and all the people looking up at her. I caught this photo:

Thanks to firefox at the blog for sharing the memories.

[Cha]

2. I'm so glad Molly lived

to see Nov 7, 2006, also! O8)

Saw this at work so I'll respond again when I get home..thanks mad!

[Morgana LaFey]

3. Truly gorgeous photo . Thanks. nt

[madfloridian]

9. They said she did not feel well at the DemFest even in 05.

I found a picture of the band singing her praises there when she looked over the balcony. I will maybe post it tomorrow. It is a beautiful picture of a beautiful lady.

[JNelson6563]

4. Well put Governor Dean.

I too am glad she got to see some victory for our side after this long, painful dry spell.

Julie

[madfloridian]

5. Julie, do you remember this column by her the day after Dean dropped out?

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/madfloridian/1023

It was moving. There was truly a great respect between them.

[Cha]

6. Dean's respected

by everyone who I respect..funny that.

[madfloridian]

8. I know what you mean.

When the Dean campaign started we met some of the nicest people here in our area...we thought we were the only Democrats around basically. We pretty much stayed together with DFA also.

Though we differ on some things, we have most things in common.

[midnight]

7. Hell raiser....... Molly wouldn't happen to be Irish would she?

This is so sas that we loose such a fighter against this criminal administration. She will be sorely missed.

[madfloridian]

10. "We are the deciders".

"We are the people who run this country. We are the deciders. And every single day, every single one of us needs to step outside and take some action to help stop this war. We need people in the streets, banging pots and pans and demanding, 'Stop it, now!'"

--Molly Ivins, Columnist

http://smashedfrog.blogspot.com/2007/02/molly-ivins_04.html