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What about Howard Dean? (none / 0)

Howard Dean promised Dems he wouldn't run for president, but he didn't mention the senate.  How popular is Howard Dean in Vermont?  Could he win? I think that if he became a senator, many republicans would pee their pants.  What a pretty thought that is.
by Marie Smith on Wed Apr 20, 2005 at 12:38:41 PM EST

Re: What about Howard Dean? (none / 0)

He's not nearly popular enough to beat Sanders. No one is. If he runs, we're talking about a blowout victory of Obama-esque proportions.
by craverguy on Wed Apr 20, 2005 at 01:38:39 PM EST
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Re: What about Howard Dean? (none / 0)

Dean wouldn't beat Sanders in Vermont? I had no idea Sanders has god-like status in Vermont. That's interesting.
by falcon4e on Wed Apr 20, 2005 at 02:35:22 PM EST
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Re: What about Howard Dean? (none / 0)

As a matter of fact, Dean is pretty well disliked in Vermont. While he was Governor, the Democrats referred to him as "our Republican" and the Progressive Party started winning up to 10% of the vote in the gubernatorial race.

And as to Sanders' godlike status: Yes, I would say that a 70% approval rating is just about godlike.

by craverguy on Wed Apr 20, 2005 at 02:47:09 PM EST
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Your're forgetting... (none / 0)

... that Howard Dean won the Vermont primary with almost 60% of the vote AFTER he dropped out of the race...

Vermonters are now pretty damn proud of Howard...

But, it's all irrelevant 'cuz he's not running for Senate.

What's the Point?
by Vermonter on Wed Apr 20, 2005 at 03:01:26 PM EST
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Re: Your're forgetting... (none / 0)

I remember that. I supported him, but his transformation into a raging populist was obviously a flip-flop of Jerry Brown proportions.
by craverguy on Wed Apr 20, 2005 at 03:09:12 PM EST
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Re: Your're forgetting... (none / 0)

That had a lot less to do with Howard and far more to do with Trippi and company...
What's the Point?
by Vermonter on Wed Apr 20, 2005 at 03:12:16 PM EST
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Re: Your're forgetting... (none / 0)

Trippi, incidentally, was high up in Brown's campaign team in 1992.

I don't mind that these guys find their populism after they decide to run for president. I mind that it was obviously there, deep down, when they served as governor, but they just never used it.

by craverguy on Wed Apr 20, 2005 at 03:14:02 PM EST
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Re: What about Howard Dean? (none / 0)

Like I said, I had no clue that Bernie Sanders was that popular. Maybe he's the right way to go..
by falcon4e on Wed Apr 20, 2005 at 03:32:43 PM EST
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Dean already issues a statement... (none / 0)

Saying he's committed to the DNC Chair...
What's the Point?
by Vermonter on Wed Apr 20, 2005 at 02:24:11 PM EST
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