On eve of election eve(ha)who'll shout out to HOWARD DEAN?

[PretzelWarrior]

gawd, can you imagine if that guy wasn't around last year? Can you imagine if he wasn't personally surgically adding a spine to the Dem party last year and early this year?

Kudos goes out to all who supported Dean so fervently and the great internet savvy of his campaign folks.

My oh my. The Dean Dream is not dead or even slowing down. We will carry a momentous victory into the great beyond with much hard work ahead.

I pray to Yahweh, Allah, the Great Spirit, Jehovah, the great Creator...whoever will listen. I pray for a Kerry victory brought on by enthusiastic support of this great man--this great politician and leader...

I pray we have it in us to dig deep and remember what these four years have been.

But mostly I sit here and imagine the mealy-mouthed and devastatingly uninspiring campaign for Dems if we didn't have Dean in the mix early.

Thanks again Dr. Howard Dean.

[Carolab]

1. And on November 3rd, I'll still be at DFA

thanking the good doctor, and awaiting my next instructions to move forward.

Dean was, is and always will be MY leader! When I pull that lever on November 2, it'll be for Kerry but I'll be pulling it for YOU.

We LOVE you Governor Dean!

THE PEOPLE HAVE THE POWER!!!!

WE ARE TAKING OUR COUNTRY BACK!!!!!

[xxqqqzme]

27. I will also B @

a DFA MeetUp on November 3. We R going 2 take one month off. At the January, 2005, MeetUp, we R going 2 begin the process of identifying candidates 4 city council, school boards, water districts....every local office that will benefit from a progressive voice. We learned Xcellent lessons being involved w/ Howard's campaign (did anyone else notice or was it the same in your area?...but the dedicated Deaniacs were the hardest working volunteers, the most creative and the natural leaders...here in SoCal, Deaniacs WERE the Kerry campaign cuz there wasn't a Kerry organization in CA during the primaries).

[DinahMoeHum]

50. Same thing here. Our work is just beginning.

After a short break, we'll be back to business for local politics. I'm also looking to see if we can ally ourselves with groups like League of Pissed Off Voters and plan some stuff together.

:kick:

[bullimiami]

2. i did all I could for the Dean campaign.

I have worked some for Kerry but not as much as before.

Thanks Dr Dean, wish it was you.

[LosinIt]

4. Amen!

[obiwan]

10. Ditto. I gave him a year of my life and $800...

...even though I was unemployed.

I couldn't afford to give Kerry any money, but I continued my Dem tabling and video presentations, all paid for out of my pocket. No financial help from Dems or Kerry.

Last night was my last time out. Total tabling time: March 20, 2003-October 30, 2004. Every Friday night.

I drove to Arizona to canvass for Dean. Went to Dean fundraiser at LA Union Station. Got the tickets for my wife and I ($200 campaign contribution) from selling campaign merchandise.

Marched in all the ANSWER LA anti-war marches.

Phone banked.

Last week I finally got a job, for 30% less than I made before.

I'm no hero. Just did my part because I love America.

I'm tired now, so Tuesday I am going to watch the returns at Khoury's with good buddy and fine Democrat Michelle. I will buy her a beer and she will buy me a beer. Then we will go home happy, God willing.

[PretzelWarrior]

14. this election and Kerry victory belongs to you as well

I hope you get to sit back...sigh a big sigh of relief...and know you gave of yourself to make America better.

Thank YOU for all you did.

[madfloridian]

20. And you will remain a true believer, and you will keep your activism.

Because now it is a part of you. Kudos for your work.

[xxqqqzme]

31. I was @ Union Station

also all the LA A.N.S.W.E.R marches. hey, how ya doin' obiwan? Happy 2 hear U found a job; it sux that it is for less pay.

[obiwan]

57. Union Station. What a party, eh?

Yeah, someday we'll all look back and sing "Those Were The Days". Wow. I got Nixon, Vietnam, Reagan, the end of the Soviet Union, Bush 41 down in flames, 8 great years of Clinton, 1 divorce, 2 national tours in rock bands, playing on albums by two of the greatest bands that never were,the rise and fall of Chimpy 43, a legend in his own mind, meeting Peter Gabriel, Joe Cocker, watching my daughter getting ready to graduate high school (a true hippie) and following in her daddy's footsteps as a bass player, my second wife Jackie surviving quintuple bypass surgery and complications, watching my mom, always politically active, slowly dying of MS,Howard Dean,and blogging with all of you wonderful humans here on the Underground. No matter what happens from here on out, I will die a happy man. The hell with the sixties; they've been going on for me for over 30 years.

Thanks everyone- wow what a ride! I will continue to enjoy browsing here.

Thanx Rozf, you are for real my brother, and keep it that way.

[TransitJohn]

3. YEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAARRRRRGGGHHHHHHH!!!

Thanks Howard.

[PretzelWarrior]

42. I love your graphic. what is that? a really cool animated GIF?

anyway, I am glad Dems are EMBRACING the 'YEEEAAARRGGGHHHH!!!!!!' as a rebel yell. As a great YALP signifying robust life and tremendous determination.

[MercutioATC]

5. He's the reason I'm involved.

Thank you, Gov. Dean!

[Philostopher]

6. I think Dean focused more attention on all the Dems.

Of course, I say it from the perspective of an early-adopter Dean supporter, but I don't think it's going too far to say Dean did turn the camera onto the Dems earlier than if he hadn't been in the running.

Kerry was on my 'short list,' and I sort of figured -- even when Dean was polling well, before Iowa -- that Kerry would end up being the nominee. The Dean campaign taught all the other candidates a lot about framing the debate against Bush* -- though it was a cocky strategy, Dean came out of the starting gate like he was running against Bush* as much as the other Dems in the primaries.

It's probably unrealistic, but I'd like to see either him or Dennis Kucinich in Michael Powell's place. They're the two who were the most outspoken proponents of media reform during the primaries. I think that may have ultimately hurt both of them -- you don't call the kingmakers assholes, it just isn't done -- but either of them would certainly mold FCC policy in a way that would be beneficial for everybody.

[madfloridian]

7. Take a look at the DFA state groups lists. Thanks, Howard Dean.

Go to
www.blogforamerica.com

Scroll down on the left until you see the state Democracy for America forums...there are more every day getting organized.

Here is the listing so far.

State & Local Groups
Alabama
Democracy for Alabama
(Huntsville, Mobile)
Aviid-Alabama Voters Involved In Democracy
(Montgomery)

Alaska
Northern Enlightenment

Arizona
Blog for Arizona
AZ-Vote

Arkansas
Democracy for Arkansas

California
California for Democracy
California Teens for Democracy
Democracy for California
East Bay for Democracy
North Bay for Democracy
North San Diego for Democracy
San Fernando Valley for Democracy
San Francisco for Democracy
San Mateo County Democracy for America
Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley
Ventura County For Democracy

Colorado
Democracy for Colorado

Connecticut
Democracy for Connecticut 1
Democracy for Connecticut 2

DC
DC for Democracy

Delaware
Progressive Democrats for Delaware

Florida
Central Floridians for Democracy
Democracy for Florida
Miami-Dade
North East Florida Patriots for Democracy

Georgia
Georgia for Democracy
Blog for Democracy

Hawaii
Hawaii for Democracy

Idaho
Democracy for Idaho

Illinois
Democracy for Illinois

Indiana
Indiana for Democracy
Indiana Progressives
Democracy for Indiana

Iowa
Democracy for Iowa
Blog for Iowa

Kansas
Midwest Grassroots

Kentucky
Change for Kentucky

Louisiana
Democracy for Louisiana

Maryland
Democracy for Howard County

Democracy for Maryland
Annapolis for Democracy

Massachusetts
Democracy for Massachusetts

Michigan
Democracy for Michigan
Democracy for Metro Detroit

Minnesota
Democracy for Minnesota

Missouri
Change for Missouri
Democracy for Missouri


Montana
Montana for Democracy
Democracy for Montana

Nevada
Democracy for Nevada

New Jersey
New Jersey for Democracy
Hunterdon for Democracy
Union County for Democracy

New Hampshire
Democracy for New Hampshire

New Mexico
Democracy for New Mexico

New York
Democracy for New York
Democracy for NYC
Democracy for Long Island
North Country Folks for Democracy
Rochester for Democracy
New Democratic Majority

North Carolina
Democracy for North Carolina
Democracy for NC

North Dakota
North Dakota for Democracy

Ohio
Wake Up Ohio
Democracy for Ohio

Oklahoma
Democracy for Oklahoma
Oklahoma Grassroots Campaign

Oregon
Democracy for Oregon
Linn-Benton for Democracy

Pennsylvania
PA Action Network
Philly for Change

Democracy for Pittsburgh
Democracy for Lancaster

Rhode Island
Democracy for Rhode Island

Tennessee
Democracy for Tennessee
Democracy for Nashville

Texas
Democracy for Texas

Utah
Democracy for Utah

Vermont
Democracy for Vermont

Virginia
Democracy for Virginia
Arlington for Democracy
Tidewater for Democracy

Washington
Democracy for Washington
Democracy for Vancouver
DFA Snohomish

West Virginia
West Virginia for Democracy

Wisconsin
Democracy for Wisconsin

[calimary]

8. ME!!! ME!!!! Over here!!! ME!!!!

My heart will ALWAYS belong to Hollerin' Howard.

It's because of the Good Doctor that our party got its backbone back. He gave us a spine transplant, with mega-vitamins and calcium supplements. He's the one who started this. He's the one who got me really active and hopeful. I never got this deep into a presidential campaign before, and it's because of him. He is our patron saint and our guiding light. The spark of our rebirth.

God. Bless. Howard. Dean. This victory will be his every bit as much as it will be Kerry's.

[DireStrike]

9. Dean is just what we needed... Dean 2012!

[Bluebear]

11. He shares in this victory, I hope he knows that!

DFA!!!!!!

[A-Schwarzenegger]

12. Count me in. I wouldnt be at DU

if it hadnt been for Dean. I gave $ for the first
time to a candidate, got active for first time.
Thanks, Howard. I want to see him honored in the
Kerry Admin.

[obiwan]

17. Agreed. Hoist our flagons high...

...for the good Doctor Dean, a true American patriot!

God bless him, and God bless America.

[kaitykaity]

13. Count me in.

I cried when his campaign imploded, was sick about
it for weeks.

But as this campaign has rolled along, I realized just
how good John Kerry is, as a campaigner, but also what
a really good president he's going to be.

My heart will always belong to Howard Dean, because he
was the scruffy kid in the back of the parade who yelled
out at the top of his lungs that the emperor didn't have
on any clothes.

He drove the Democrats to stand up to Bush. I'm sorry
they needed it, but at the same time I'm so glad that the
scrappy fireplug from Vermont was there to do it for them.

Thank you, Dr. Howard.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[Hamlette]

15. I was a Clarkie but have always given much credit to Dean

he has a pair indeed.

[quaoar]

16. Dean gave me hope last year

That we would find someone with the courage to confront Bush head on.

I seriously hope that Kerry makes him head of the DNC. There's no one better for that job.

[Itchinjim]

18. Me. May God Bless you Dr. Dean,

You stood up, you helped start the Resistance.

[AntiCoup2K4]

19. If not for Howard Dean, I would have left the Democratic Party after 2002

...the complete lack of spine in the midterm elections (and resulting humiliating defeat) pissed me off entirely. It was Dean's voice that pulled me back and made believe the Democratic party could be saved. And our work doesn't end on November 3, or even January 20. Or even with a midterm overtaking of Congress in 2006. It's just the beginning, and this party owes a lot to Doctor Dean for bringing it back from the brink of death.

[PretzelWarrior]

21. yes, that's my feeling. Dems were on autopilot for too long...

we just need to batter and beat and fight and scrap to bring this country back into line with where mainstream Americans stand.

no stopping after election. I start down the road fighting for more senate seats in 2006. then the presidential campaign of 2008...I'm going to work hard on my family to get more involved..

paraphrasing the immortal words of Cajun in "Waterboy", "WE CAN DOOOOO ITTT!"

[SheilaT]

22. I'm running for office

because of Howard Dean.

[PretzelWarrior]

23. wow! that is so exciting! what made you go for it exactly?

I'm 35 and have seriously been considering state congressional office. What did you do to go for that? I'm so curious. Congratulations! Just trying is amazing.

[SheilaT]

36. I'm running

for the Kansas State House of Representatives.

I did a lot of volunteer work for Dean, including hosting Meetups, going to Iowa twice, donating money. When it was clear he wasn't going to be the nominee, I started volunteering for a woman running for the U.S. Senate here. When she decided to end her campaign (because she knew she couldn't win) I immediately started volunteering for Dennis Moore, our incumbent Democratic Congressman.

In early June I got a call from the state Democratic Party, asking me to please consider running. And I decided to go for it.

The essential issue here is education. The legislature failed to pass any school funding bill, and the state supreme court is now involved. I'm telling people there needs to be a change in Topeka. I'm up against a popular moderate Republican, but there's a Reform party person in the race who takes the anti-choice, no new taxes votes. So I have a chance. I'll be doing my very last door-to-door campaigning tomorrow.

[PretzelWarrior]

40. well, GOOD FOR YOU! I'm from KS. graduated high school there

and they could do with more moderate and progressive voices there. Keep us posted. I really want to know what happens and will seek to help you out regardless of win or lose.

[Bryan]

24. Thank you, Dr. Dean

In the worst internal American crisis of the past forty years, in the greatest vacuum of leadership this party has seen in this century, when the putative powers-that-be were playing tight at best and completely supine at worst, Dr. Dean told anyone who would listen, in clear and powerful language, what we already knew individually but almost none of our officials would say publically. I don't know what history will say about the importance of his campaign, but people who lived through these times will not forget.

[Arugula Latte]

25. Howard gave me hope

when hope was being rationed by the teaspoon. Thank you, Dr. Dean.

I'm feeling hope again, on the eve of The Election. Who'da thunk it?

[ariesgem]

26. I love the Doctor

He was my first choice early on. God bless him!

[Tweed]

28. No thanks

[PretzelWarrior]

33. no thanks what?

you don't want to give a shoutout? you don't want to reply to my message? sorry...I got news for you....LOL.

one in every crowd. that's okay.

[Tweed]

85. Howard Dean is a joke?

[WilliamPitt]

29. Me

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x1249431

[PretzelWarrior]

32. Will, you get your own private set of congratulations from me

You and Bev Harris helped connect this DU thing to the real world for me. I met you through this board and was one of many who bought your book about the Iraq war with much assistance from one Scott Ritter. I also saw you get very involved with both the Kucinich and Kerry campaigns. I heard of your exploits on various radio shows. You were definitely a key to all of this we are seeing bloom right now.

Thank you.

[calimary]

34. Great write, Will.

Well worth checking out (plug-plug-plug).

This is NO TIME TO GET COMPLACENT, but it sure is looking good, I must say...

[bklyncowgirl]

45. Shoutout for the Doctor.

For being the first to sucessfully implant a backbone in a donkey.

[Lugnut]

30. I will

Dr. Dean gave us the inspiration to say, "I'm mad as Hell and I'm not gonna take it anymore!"

Yeeeaaaaaaggggghhhhhhhhh!

[Taylor Mason Powell]

35. Me!!

I was never a "Deaniac." Although I liked the guy a lot, I just didn't think he was quite "Ready For Prime Time", as they say.

I think it's clear that Dr. Dean had a LOT to do with the upcoming KERRY LANDSLIDE.

Major props to him, and I hope he gets a plum role in the Kerry administration or the new DNC.

[realcountrymusic]

37. hate to be the one negative voice here

but i never was a deaniac. all the obvious reasons. and i don't think he deserves so much credit for energizing democrats. i was as energized as i could possibly be, and i thought dean's brand of righteous anger was a distraction and cost us broader support. i appreciate that others feel differently. this is a gut reaction. i was torn between clark, edwards, and kerry, ended up supporting edwards, but am very pleased with the campaign kerry has run.

i will give dean major kudos for the way he turned into a very good soldier once he lost, and he has handled it with grace and humor. i'd like to see him in the senate.

my two cents. no disrespect.

rcm

[PretzelWarrior]

41. understand. I can see your point. people like you are why I wanted

Kerry to win. I tell you I was cringeing about a Dean vs. Bush campaign. Not saying he couldn't have pulled it off...but his negatives amongst indies might have been higher than Kerry's.

well, one thing I can say is I agree with others: He was a brave soldier who kept fighting and will keep fighting for democracy in this country.

[Jacobin]

91. I love Dr. Dean. He said" The world is not safer with Saddam

caught" .....he was proven right, although he was ridiculed at the time for saying it. I'm sort of cultish about Dr. Dean, so I don't see his flaws and I'm sure he has them.

Anyway, it all has worked out okay, if Booosh gets the boot.

[PretzelWarrior]

95. yep. he was the ONLY one who had the courage to say so....

and I will always remember that. I pray we never have so utter lack of leadership from ones like House Minority and Senate Minority leader again. I personally hope we get someone other than Daschle in the senate whether it is as majority or minority.

I want the righteous Dems to have a loud and forceful set of voices speaking up for them.

[Straight Shooter]

38. Howard Dean didn't take his toys and go home

And he taught me that pride doesn't mean a damn thing when the only thing that matters is to TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK!

YEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

I LOVE YOU HOWARD DEAN!!!! :loveya:

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[Tatiana]

39. Much love for the Good Doctor Dean!

We couldn't have come this far without his fight, fire, enthusiasm, and leadership.

[Robeson]

43. Absolutely...

...you are right. Dean gave this party a backbone, and was one of the first to say that we could vehemently disagree with this "President". He was much needed after the 2002 mid-term disasters, and the complete lack of leadership provided by Daschle.

[incapsulated]

44. Sure. Props to Howard Dean!

He gave voice to our anger and made it be acceptable for Dems to say FUCK NO! again.

He wasn't my guy but... Thank You Howard! :hi:

[truthisfreedom]

46. oh, man, what a great guy. b r i l l i a n t . what a politician.

bush should be convicted of his crimes and left in a cell listening to the scream over and over and over and over... forever.

[Eurobabe]

47. Howard, I love you!!

You are a tremendous asset to the Democratic Party.

[depakid]

48. We're going to.....TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK!

YEEAHHHHHH!

[DeepModem Mom]

49. Dean's name will be written in the history books; without him...

we would not be where we are today, on the verge of an election that, if honest enough, will reclaim a stolen White House. Thank you, Dr. Dean, from America.

[Voltaire]

51. Howard Dean and the Deaniacs

Lifted this party off the deck after the midterms when they didn't know whether to shit or go blind. Kerry will be president, but if not for Dean and the Deaniacs we would still be trying to figure out how to beat that sumbitching Bush.

I am now, have been and always will be a Dean Democrat.

Go Kerry. Kick Bush's Ass!

[AspenRose]

52. "If the Democrats win, over the inauguration will be the halo of

Howard Dean."

-Jesse Jackson on MSNBC, upon Dean's withdrawal from the race

Thank you, Dr. Dean.

[mapatriot]

54. Heart and soul

Howard Dean is the heart and soul of the NEW democratic party.

[Individualist]

53. Shouting out loud

DEEEEEEEAANNNNNNN!!

[ScreamingMeemie]

55. Shout out from here!!! As a stay at home Mom, Dean was the very

first candidate I ever considered getting up off my butt for. And I did. And that made me do even more for the Kerry campaign. Dean is the one who shouted for us when no one else was listening. Dean is the big brother...the one who got shot down for the things he said...thus making it easier for Kerry to say them.


To Howard Dean!!! :toast:

[KurtNYC]

56. All the way to the Whitehouse... Yeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

Dean was right and he will change the Dem party forever.

[PretzelWarrior]

61. this is my hope. NO REST. keep truckin'

we have sooooo much work to do

[hippiechick]

58. The Good Dr has my eternal admiration and gratitude ..

O8) Blessings to you, Howard, and YEEEEEAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGHHHHH !!!

O8)

:hippie:

[dsc]

59. This will be a bittersweet win for me

I would be dishonest to say I wouldn't very much prefer Dean but seeing Bush gone is a pretty good consolation prize.

[prodigal_green]

60. Here's to you Dr. Dean!

:toast:

[madfloridian]

62. Howard Dean: "The Work Doesn't Stop on Election Day"

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/

SNIP..."By the time most readers see this column, unless we have a repeat of the 2000 election, we will know who the president will be for the next four years."

SNIP.."There is more to politics than elections. Thousands of young people have discovered, as generations have before them, their efforts matter. Their actions matter because by getting in the game instead of straying on the sidelines, they are empowered, whether or not their candidate wins.

Historically, whether through the campaign of Gene McCarthy in 1968 or John McCain in 2000, the enthusiasm and hard work waned after the election. This time we cannot let that happen. Democracy is the most highly evolved system of government ever created by human beings. And like everything else we create, it will wither and die unless we nurture it...."

SNIP..."Politics is too important to be left to professional politicians. It matters who is in office, from the school board to the presidency. The next election cycle is in a few months for local office, and in two years for federal office. If you love America, it's not enough just to vote. Run for office. If you cannot do that, volunteer or work on a campaign for three hours a week. Donate to a candidate's campaign. It does not have to be a lot. It can be $5, $10, $20 every bit helps. That is how you stop politicians from responding only to special interests.

We can change this country. It will take time and hard work, but if we start today ordinary Americans can take this country back...."

[demzilla]

63. Howard Dean became tjhe soul of our party

when it seemed that it had lost its soul -- When we win tomorrow, some of the credit should go to Dean!

During the dark days of 2003, when the sheep in our party were following C-Plus Augustus into his ill-fated war, Dean had the courage to stand up and say "no." As someone who was on a corner at a candlelight vigil the night before the war began, I know how lonely it was back then.

Thanks, Howard, for your courage, passion, and common sense!

[InvisibleTouch]

64. Thank you, Dr. Dean!

He was the first candidate I ever sent money to. And while I've come to love John Kerry almost as much, I hope we'll be seeing a lot more of Howard Dean in the coming administration. I saw him on TV a few weeks back, and wished everyone in the country had seen that interview. He told it like it is - no mincing words, just the straight truth. There's no need for insults, nastiness, or snide remarks about the opposition, when nothing in the world is as devastating as the truth. And Dean can tell it like nobody else.

[ProfessorPlum]

65. I'll add my voice to the shouting

The good doctor was a true inspiration to me, and his presence in the primaries and as "frontrunner" (before the votes were cast) was excellent for the party. I hope he ends up in charge of the DNC.

Dean is reality-based, all the way.

[nofurylike]

66. THANK YOU HOWARD AND JUDITH DEAN!!!

and thank you, bransonfu, for this important thread! been thinking, how can we ever thank him enough?

this is just the beginning of our evolution to true freedom, justice and equality.


keep on, all!



peace!

[mzmolly]

67. Cheers for Dr. Dean!

:toast: Great post bransonfu!

[Beaverhausen]

68. If it wasn't for the Gov

I never would have become involved. He is definitely one of the good guys.

As my no-longer-visible sig reads, this is what Jesse jackson said about him:

"If the democrats win the elections, over that inaguration will be the halo of Howard Dean."

[dave29]

69. He is a gift that keeps on giving

we are so lucky to have him.

[shivaji]

70. Dean was and is my #1 choice....has all great qualities

much more honest, much better looking, much more practical,
much less elitist.....on and on....than Kerry.

[CroixRoussienne]

71. In the same breath

I honor Paul Wellstone. I will be forever indebted to both great men who fought the good fight for us and for our grandchildren.

Godspeed, JFK, and much love, Paul and Doc!

[PretzelWarrior]

94. yes....we needed them when frustrated with REPUB LITES!

at the same time...our society should be moving to a more liberal stance. Look at Europe. There's no reason our country shouldn't be providing more for the common welfare and WE'VE got to make it happen. And we need these LEADERS to show us the way.

[rndmprsn]

72. thanks dean for giving the dems backbone when they needed it

[LizW]

73. I love the Gov

He was on AAR this morning, as enthusiastic and clear-spoken as ever. He said the Democratic party has to stop running away from the things we believe.

I love him so much!

[deutsey]

74. Thank you, Gov. Dean

[The Wielding Truth]

75. Still need ya ,Buddy.

[PretzelWarrior]

78. exactly right. He will organize the grass roots

he will get the liberal agenda front and center with Kerry. Boy oh boy. We have to prepare for real hand to hand war each and every day with the house still in REPUB control.

Take no prisoners. Give no ground. I'm excited.

[sampsonblk]

76. Dean Made a Difference

No question. He got our side fired up!

[RetroLounge]

77. Many thanks to the good Doctor!

Dean got me involved and donating. I took that enthusiasm and drive and pointed it toward Kerry after the primaries. I would have done this for Wes Clark. I would have done this for John Edwards. I would have done this for Dennis Kucinich. I would have done that no matter who had won, as Howard Dean has taught me with his example, his words, and his love for this country.

and since then, John Kerry has won me over completely, and although I had at one time hoped it would be Howard Dean, I will have nothing but respect, love and gladness in my heart as John Kerry becomes President-Elect John Kerry. and Glee!

Howard Dean taught me to place country above self, country above party, country above idealogy, country above all.

He is a great man and I am proud to have supported him.

RL

[nickfaldo7]

79. This one's for you, Al

....and a shout-out to Al Gore.

The first thing I want to see when Kerry wins, is "Angry" Al Gore giving us the thumbs up.

[PretzelWarrior]

81. Hey that's an AWESOME post. I'll always feel something tragic

about him not standing there being sworn in as our 43rd POTUS.

It is truly a shocking and tragic turn of events of Shakespearean proportions. And I mean that.

[fishwax]

80. thanks Dean!

you brought a lot of enthusiasm our way. I was in your corner from the beginning, but though you didn't win the nomination, I'll always be grateful to you for ending the general malaise in the democratic primary. You had a definite and positive effect on this campaign, no doubt about it.

[Generator]

82. Yeah, thanks for your anger and passion Howard..thanks for making us

Remember what it means to be a Dem..it's about freedom marches, and staying awake, and not backing down, and not giving in and not giving up.

Anger born out of righteousness changes history.

[RadiDem]

83. Thanks Howard and Judy ! I still proudly wear my Dean Tshirt !

[Catt03]

84. Yes ......thanks Howard Dean (nt)

[milkyway]

86. When we win tomorrow, Dean's place in history will be secure. Thanks, Gov!

[Sara Beverley]

87. Shouting out!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love you Dean!!!!!!!

:bounce: :hi:

[ProudToBeLiberal]

88. Dean is the Man

Dean has energized me since I first knew about him. Thank you Howard Dean. I LOVE YOU. YEEEEAAARRRGGGHHHHH!!!!

[Pastiche423]

89. After decades

of half-heartedly campaigning and/or simply voting for a presidential candidate...

Gov. Howard Dean, MD grabbed my ear, my heart and my soul! His goodness, passion and motivation awakened a hope I thought was long buried.

Thank you, Howard!

President Howard Dean in '08!

[PretzelWarrior]

96. that is the key. He really got the younger people motivated AND

those who had lost heart. Those who had participated in McGovern's and Carter's campaigns. They will be re energized.

[Jacobin]

90. Dr Dean got my contributions and gave me hope when I didn't

think ANYONE would say "the emporer has no clothes". I absolutely adore that man. He was the pointed end of the spear going into the republican's cold, hard hearts and he has my everlasting thanks for that.

I hope to see him run again for office, be appointed to an important position, or otherwise to be of great service to this country.

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[Padraig18]

92. May God bless and keep you always, Howard!

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[VOX]

93. Dean was one of the first to speak out, and to inspire, and to give hope..

when there wasn't much to be had. When his campaign efforts were derailed, he became an exemplary campaigner on behalf of John Kerry.

He is a true Democrat, and he is one of the many reasons why I am proud to include myself in their number.

God bless you, Doctor! :yourock: