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71. That makes two of us

Tue Mar 26, 2013, 06:07 PM

Mar 2013

I know I'd be playing a few guitar concerts in the White House, and probably would have accepted his offer to be our Ambassador to Germany, France or Spain (I speak German, French, Spanish and Catalan).

Don't hold your breath, though. We all have to undergo our 50,000 mile reality checks at some point.

Here's a pic from a couple of years ago when I introduced him to an old friend of mine who also became an instant fan of his:

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Howard Dean Launches Campaign To Flip State Legislatures [View all] brooklynite Mar 2013 OP

Damn, I love that guy! He got SOOOOO screwed by the media when he ran for Pres. Spartacus Maximus XL Mar 2013 #1

He got SOOOOO screwed by the media AlbertCat Mar 2013 #15

I still find it curious navarth Mar 2013 #21

Your memory is correct ... Myrina Mar 2013 #25

You are pretty much wrong, but it wasn't all Obama's doing DFW Mar 2013 #42

You're so lucky. bitchkitty Mar 2013 #45

I knew him when he was still "Howard Who?" DFW Mar 2013 #48

You have NO idea how envious I am of you right now, DFW. BlueCaliDem Mar 2013 #53

You have the advantage DFW Mar 2013 #68

He called me too HelenWheels Mar 2013 #106

Howard is like that DFW Mar 2013 #125

Well, navarth Mar 2013 #50

He was shut out of the Obama administration DFW Mar 2013 #52

Okay, so navarth Mar 2013 #55

I DO tell him that, no worries! DFW Mar 2013 #69

O'Malley would be fortunate to have the good Dr.'s help. hootinholler Mar 2013 #113

ANY Democratic nominee will have Howard's help. DFW Mar 2013 #131

you are so lucky to know Howard RILib Mar 2013 #67

That makes two of us DFW Mar 2013 #71

photo = two of my heroes and you :-) RILib Mar 2013 #102

one of the most interesting threads ive read here for a very long time xiamiam Mar 2013 #124

You're half right DFW Mar 2013 #134

Very Cool! ellisonz Mar 2013 #127

And it was the party's loss too 4dsc Mar 2013 #72

No arguments there DFW Mar 2013 #81

Rahm is the worst thing that ever happen to Obama or Chicago. yourout Mar 2013 #80

I quite agree DFW Mar 2013 #82

same experience... KoKo Mar 2013 #109

Pretty much recovered, thanks DFW Mar 2013 #128

That is indeed good news... KoKo Mar 2013 #135

Yeah, I was shocked when Rahm was pegged for COS tavalon Mar 2013 #132

I wasn't shocked DFW Mar 2013 #136

Yep, we haven't forgotten him and will stand behind him on this new initiative tavalon Mar 2013 #137

I knew there was a Rahm in there somewhere tavalon Mar 2013 #129

Yeah, they trashed his 50-state strategy. Granny M Mar 2013 #58

He was a huge threat. They knew they had to take him down fast. Jackpine Radical Mar 2013 #57

He got screwed by the Democrats. Le Taz Hot Mar 2013 #98

Interestingly, after he said publicly that he'd break up big media monopolies, they turned on him. SharonAnn Mar 2013 #118

The Primaries liberalmike27 Mar 2013 #122

He did get screwed liberalmike27 Mar 2013 #120

I trust Dr. Dean grasswire Mar 2013 #2

me too, this is how we solve gerrymandering Hamlette Mar 2013 #90

Yeah, he won a lifetime fan in me for his 50 state strategy tavalon Mar 2013 #133

This is why I'm still a Deaniac wryter2000 Mar 2013 #3

I'd donate to this cause, progressoid Mar 2013 #4

GREAT news! elleng Mar 2013 #5

Awesome! Skraxx Mar 2013 #6

Please, something to pull me back into involvement. Gregorian Mar 2013 #7

Hey there! Pierogi_Pincher Mar 2013 #79

Howard Dean and Elizabeth Warren are the only reasons I haven't given up. Archaic Mar 2013 #8

I agree, and add Alan Grayson to the list Lifelong Protester Mar 2013 #89

Dr. Dean is the Best and always a step ahead dem in texas Mar 2013 #9

He might be our only hope in Arkansas BlueToTheBone Mar 2013 #10

Word. Blanks Mar 2013 #119

We need more visionaries and strategic thinkers like Dr Dean. Richardo Mar 2013 #11

Our DU DFA Group: ellisonz Mar 2013 #12

Dr. Dean Should be Permanent Chairman of the DNC mckara Mar 2013 #13

He wouldn't go for that, but we sure would! DFW Mar 2013 #44

I do! ellisonz Mar 2013 #130

Finally!!!!! Wellstone ruled Mar 2013 #14

If we succeed - we will destroy the GOP for a long time jpak Mar 2013 #16

I've said it so many times... TDale313 Mar 2013 #17

Right on point. mahina Mar 2013 #18

YeeeeHAAAAHH!!!! Yes! Coming to Pennsylvania so I could volunteer! DebJ Mar 2013 #19

Me too, yortsed snacilbuper Mar 2013 #27

Would we run into each other? DebJ Mar 2013 #29

Love the Dean scream. vduhr Mar 2013 #33

I was thinking exactly that, and looking for a good place to post it Jackpine Radical Mar 2013 #60

Best news in a Looooong Time navarth Mar 2013 #20

K&R SunSeeker Mar 2013 #22

I trust Dean britaphilter Mar 2013 #23

My husband, Howard Dean, knows how to cook a goose. Kurovski Mar 2013 #24

assuming you are being symbolic? demwing Mar 2013 #65

Oh, come on. Kurovski Mar 2013 #73

"Dr. Judith?" That's only right! n/t Judi Lynn Mar 2013 #78

We'll have you over for lasagna one of these nights! Kurovski Mar 2013 #91

One of the few REAL Democrats with an actual set of balls. He would have been our best president kysrsoze Mar 2013 #26

I'll vouch for that! Kurovski Mar 2013 #75

Love me some Dean. Great idea. Count me in. nt silvershadow Mar 2013 #28

K&R xtraxritical Mar 2013 #30

I love the good Doctor. CrispyQ Mar 2013 #31

I promise to refrain from pushing the idea that Dr. Dean also launch... johnfunk Mar 2013 #32

I'd watch that. : ) Dark n Stormy Knight Mar 2013 #34

THIS is why I wanted Dean to stay as Party Chair. blm Mar 2013 #35

Howard Dean's "Purple to Blue" project will get a good donation from us.. my husband is nodding yes! mountain grammy Mar 2013 #36

You and your husband are now officially loved by complete strangers. Kurovski Mar 2013 #92

About time. Arctic Dave Mar 2013 #37

I'm already one of his "Democracy Bond Holders" DinahMoeHum Mar 2013 #38

HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Mar 2013 #39

Howard Dean.... democrank Mar 2013 #40

That is almost exactly what Helen Thomas said of him DFW Mar 2013 #46

I love this man, Dr Dean madokie Mar 2013 #41

Just What The Doctor Ordered... OneAngryDemocrat Mar 2013 #43

Fake Democrats won't like this one Kingofalldems Mar 2013 #47

And who would those be? brooklynite Mar 2013 #61

I think Dean is in fact a centrist. Kingofalldems Mar 2013 #64

Still waiting to understand yours... brooklynite Mar 2013 #74

And you will continue to wait Kingofalldems Mar 2013 #76

Feel free to waste our time again brooklynite Mar 2013 #86

Gee whiz I'm sorry. Didn't know you were in charge here. Kingofalldems Mar 2013 #87

This is great. And I bet Gov. Dr. Dean is just the person Ilsa Mar 2013 #49

OMG, what a wonderful vp for Hillary if she runs! I agree, the media screwed him. juajen Mar 2013 #54

I would rather daybranch Mar 2013 #96

Oh, boy, I hope he comes help in NC. mnhtnbb Mar 2013 #51

A-men to that! WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2013 #94

Howard - Please,please,please unterrified democrat Mar 2013 #56

Brilliant. California is already blue, but this is a great idea. JDPriestly Mar 2013 #59

Oh Boy !!! bpj62 Mar 2013 #62

Democrats need to stay sane and straight, continue thw grass roots run, select good winnable Thinkingabout Mar 2013 #63

good luck progressive america riverbendviewgal Mar 2013 #66

Yes--And the sooner, the better nikto Mar 2013 #105

I have a friend in Canada who I think would make a great PM DFW Mar 2013 #139

In addition to donating, How can I help? patrice Mar 2013 #70

Kick this for the Cavers Kingofalldems Mar 2013 #77

K&R! TeamPooka Mar 2013 #83

We could use some help in Michigan! JNelson6563 Mar 2013 #84

Ohio too! NEOBuckeye Mar 2013 #88

DFA tweeted that they want to expand to MI, PA, and IA octoberlib Mar 2013 #95

This is such great news! nclib Mar 2013 #85

love Howard Dean.. AsahinaKimi Mar 2013 #93

Just think how much more effective Le Taz Hot Mar 2013 #97

Dr. Dean: PLEASE start in Wisconsin!!! They are killing us here. AllyCat Mar 2013 #99

as usual, he's picked exactly the right target paulkienitz Mar 2013 #100

good man reigs61 Mar 2013 #101

Welcome to DU, reigs61! calimary Mar 2013 #103

YES!! nikto Mar 2013 #104

Bless Howard Dean's soul. May he live long and well. loudsue Mar 2013 #107

Details here... brooklynite Mar 2013 #108

Thank God for Howard Dean!!! We People Mar 2013 #110

K&R gademocrat7 Mar 2013 #111

This has great merit! ewagner Mar 2013 #112

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Mar 2013 #114

Please start in Michigan, Howard! corkhead Mar 2013 #115

Dontcha wish we could do a Freaky Friday with Dean and Harry Reid? PolitFreak Mar 2013 #116

Go Dean! blackspade Mar 2013 #117

Howard Dean is a hero samsingh Mar 2013 #121

Gawd, mzmolly Mar 2013 #123

Finally!!!!! emsimon33 Mar 2013 #126

Don't have much, but what we can spare we will send it to Dr. Dean greatlaurel Mar 2013 #138

It so pisses me off that he's not still head of the DNC. harmonicon Mar 2013 #140