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29. Then this is definitely a checkers site

Wed Jun 6, 2012, 10:36 PM

Jun 2012

Dean's 50 state strategy was perfect for 2006 when resentment against the GOP was high. Part of that strategy was reaching out to moderate Republicans. Wassermann-Schultz setting up camp in Wisconsin and taking a very Left position would have flown in the face of Dean's model. The DNC and Obama did the right thing in staying out. The key word here is MODERATES, and Wisconsin is full of them, hence Obama's lead.

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Should Howard Dean return as Chairman? [View all] unkachuck Jun 2012 OP

Somebody that would once again want a "50-State Strategy"? What a concept! AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2012 #1

Pointless GarroHorus Jun 2012 #2

actually, I think it's more like the ptb don't want him back. cali Jun 2012 #5

I see you don't want him back. Woody Woodpecker Jun 2012 #19

You're a hoot! GarroHorus Jun 2012 #26

love your pic there, Mr. Conservative democrat himself lol nt msongs Jun 2012 #27

I'm not a conservative Democrat. GarroHorus Jun 2012 #28

only when the other side is willing to compromise... Cooley Hurd Jun 2012 #49

PSSST Phlem Jun 2012 #37

You're also clueless. Turns out "progressive" is the label most Americans want to identify with... Scuba Jun 2012 #42

The Progressive Caucus is the largest dem caucus in the House. PassingFair Jun 2012 #43

The Dem caucus is the minority at 190 members GarroHorus Jun 2012 #46

They outnumber both the Blue Dogs AND the New Dems combined. PassingFair Jun 2012 #51

you need a math course desperately. GarroHorus Jun 2012 #56

I voted yes, but mrs_p Jun 2012 #3

Dean '16 (it even rhymes!) sadbear Jun 2012 #4

HELL yes Dean had a 50 state strategy bigdarryl Jun 2012 #6

The failed McAuliffe strategy Woody Woodpecker Jun 2012 #20

No matter how undesirable he is? sadbear Jun 2012 #24

Remember how you all railsback Jun 2012 #7

Bullshit sadbear Jun 2012 #9

Its becoming easy to disconnect from the Left railsback Jun 2012 #32

Don't let the door hit your ass on the way out then. sadbear Jun 2012 #34

talk about morons quinnox Jun 2012 #36

"The President is playing chess ..." BiggJawn Jun 2012 #11

That was actually Tim Kaine who took all of Howard's great work sadbear Jun 2012 #12

Then this is definitely a checkers site railsback Jun 2012 #29

Wisconsin is NOT filled with moderates. PassingFair Jun 2012 #44

"you all"? mitchtv Jun 2012 #15

Wow railsback Jun 2012 #30

fuck that line of dogshit, sweetheart. cali Jun 2012 #17

No wonder Hartmann gets frustrated with this site. railsback Jun 2012 #31

Oh I'm tired of the multidimensional chess that you so describe.. Woody Woodpecker Jun 2012 #22

Um...not that red according to exit polling...Obama beat Mitt by a mile. n/t cynatnite Jun 2012 #50

hell yea, something needs to change at the highest levels quinnox Jun 2012 #8

The DNC chair is a figurehead when the Democrats control the White House Hippo_Tron Jun 2012 #10

That's what he said. If we elect a Democratic president, he/she is the de facto head of the party. SharonAnn Jun 2012 #13

the Party needs Howard Dean more than ever.... unkachuck Jun 2012 #16

If Dean forms a new party, I would join in a heartbeat, and I know many will. Woody Woodpecker Jun 2012 #25

It is very difficult to have third parties in our form of government. Selatius Jun 2012 #41

Unfortunately it doesn't really work like that Hippo_Tron Jun 2012 #54

That's correct--the chair is an executor, a secretary, a minder, not THE decision-maker. MADem Jun 2012 #35

What makes you think Howard would be in it for "power". PassingFair Jun 2012 #45

I imagine the White House would overrule any drastic changes he wanted in those areas Hippo_Tron Jun 2012 #53

YES ananda Jun 2012 #14

Oh hell. Yes. Woody Woodpecker Jun 2012 #18

Any progressive will do as long as the 3rd turds get flushed. Egalitarian Thug Jun 2012 #21

Yes. Will it happen, probably not. ellisonz Jun 2012 #23

Howard Dean should have a cabinet position in the second Obama term. MADem Jun 2012 #33

DNC was like a sickness coming into OFA jsmirman Jun 2012 #38

Dean did a good job, a better job than DWS. AtomicKitten Jun 2012 #39

Hell yes. n/t DLevine Jun 2012 #40

I never understood why Dean wasn't utilized by the party eissa Jun 2012 #47

He never should have left in the first place Blue_Tires Jun 2012 #48

K & R nt littlewolf Jun 2012 #52

Yes! kentuck Jun 2012 #55

If he wants it.. AsahinaKimi Jun 2012 #57