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Laura PourMeADrink

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44. Yes

Fri Apr 20, 2012, 09:14 AM

Apr 2012

I've noticed that a lot lately. Someone will come in a throw out
something controversial without facts and then disappear.

Just appreciate it. From CT. Went to college in PA. Love NYC, Yankees, Giants.

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Now that Rahm is in IL and Nancy is out of power. Time for the President [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2012 OP

I'd love to see Dr Dean in this Administration madokie Apr 2012 #1

But he was excited and needed to be taken out. Far better to be gaffe prone. Then it rarely gets mdavies013 Apr 2012 #2

Me 2...I think I am at the point where I am tired of our same old rhetoric that doesn't seem Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2012 #3

Keep dreaming. n/t leeroysphitz Apr 2012 #4

Love Dean--but could use a beverage while I ponder this pinboy3niner Apr 2012 #5

Ah yes, my obsolete name - created when Bush was caught drinking in China. Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2012 #7

LOL! pinboy3niner Apr 2012 #10

Ann GetAJob Aerows Apr 2012 #37

At the moment Howard is not interested, but the (re-) election might change things DFW Apr 2012 #6

Probably a bad fit zipplewrath Apr 2012 #9

Interesting about SoS or UN Ambassador as a launching point. As we pull out of Afghanistan Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2012 #13

By 2016 zipplewrath Apr 2012 #16

Yes....if things change dramatically from where we are now. I agree the backgrounds you mention Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2012 #21

History disagrees except for the VP karynnj Apr 2012 #23

Secretary of State is still a good choice Alcibiades Apr 2012 #29

It would have to be intentional zipplewrath Apr 2012 #36

I think he really did want the HHS position karynnj Apr 2012 #17

You make a very good point. It is obvious that the administration does not Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2012 #45

I agree - there are so many provisions that are obvious improvements karynnj Apr 2012 #46

maybe they are waiting for the SCOTUS ruling in June. Actually, without the Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2012 #47

Wow...thanks so much for adding your insider perspective. It really does make Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2012 #11

BTW, what you said about Dean thinking the young should take the reins...Who are Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2012 #22

Howard named no immediate names DFW Apr 2012 #40

Thanks for the info! janx Apr 2012 #48

He has no Wall Street or CEO experience on his resume... OneTenthofOnePercent Apr 2012 #8

His father was a stock broker at Dean Witter. He tried a career as a broker. But, I Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2012 #12

Unlikely. Jester Messiah Apr 2012 #14

You do know that Dean is somewhat to the right of Obama on almost every issue, right? Recursion Apr 2012 #15

I think he's more like Clinton. Fiscally more conservative than Obama. I think Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2012 #18

Yeah, I was thinking fiscally. Though also guns and the death penalty. Recursion Apr 2012 #35

? Ship of Fools Apr 2012 #19

For example? MannyGoldstein Apr 2012 #20

his position on guns Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2012 #25

So he's not to the right of Obama on guns, either MannyGoldstein Apr 2012 #34

Hmm...never got a response from Recursion. Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2012 #41

Disappointing. MannyGoldstein Apr 2012 #43

Yes Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2012 #44

Yes, Dean. And how about Robert Reich? n/t philly_bob Apr 2012 #24

too short ! JK. Actually saw him on TV yesterday. He seems to have Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2012 #26

Put him back in charge of the DNC. PassingFair Apr 2012 #27

Good points, PF! janx Apr 2012 #49

On the MEK payroll TomClash Apr 2012 #28

Forgive me, what what do Rahm and Nancy have to do with it? brooklynite Apr 2012 #30

Nothing directly...it was just rumored that Pelosi, Reed, and Rahm did not Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2012 #31

No, it wasn't... brooklynite Apr 2012 #32

You are right. Personal dislikes have nothing to do with the merits of Dean in any Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2012 #42

Remember lsewpershad Apr 2012 #33

Obama would use Howard Dean for credibility, as so much window dressing kenny blankenship Apr 2012 #38

Put him back in charge at the DNC so that he can help them Freddie Stubbs Apr 2012 #39

Obama likes Lieberman-style Democrats more. /nt Marr Apr 2012 #50