Howard Dean has a long resume, but there's one credential that might make him the perfect second choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services — he has an MD. Dr. Dean admitted before the inauguration that Barack Obama passed over him while filling up his administration; but now that Tom Daschle dropped out, Dean might get another look.
As Governor of Vermont, Dean oversaw the Dr. Dynasaur program, which achieved near universal health care for children. He also showed his managing abilities in Vermont, by balancing the budget 11 times and lowering income taxes twice. Then again, Dean's perceived polarizing character might be a distraction from health care reform.
Do you favor Dean for Health and Human Services Secretary?
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no, everyone thinks he is crazy in the head.
1i think the proper term is "insane in the membrane"
2saying 'everyone' is a little inaccurate. Many people find him quite sane.
3mydia, let me rephrase then word police "everyone that I know"
4Ok fair
5If people who already proclaim that they hate Obama think Dean is crazy then Dean's probably the perfect guy for the job. He's proven himself in Vermont and at the DNC, he's the guy who got the Democrats base fired up in 2004 and paved the way for Obama's campaign.
6I know absolutely nothing about him. Sounds good, I'm interested in hearing more about him. Anyone got any good sources they'd like to share.
7Given his credentials and passion for health care, I think it's worth reevaluating him for the position. Check into his taxes first for for God's sake!
8dean paved the way for obama? nope sorry, I dont see it that way. I see it as Bush paving the way, since obama ran solely on mccains "90% with bush" crap.
9Solely? Eh, I don't think so. But to each his own.
"Check into his taxes first for for God's sake!"
I agree, krradford!
10I can't wait to see how this develops. I think Dean is a great candidate.
11check his taxes! ha!
very funny...
12Dean is definately polarizing. I don't think anyone can disagree with that.
But hey, I agree, he fits right in.
13On paper he looks good, but I know I still haven't gotten past that crazy yelling he did in his campaign. I gotta look that up on You Tube, it's was pure comic gold.
14Now that I think about it, Howard Dean is the Democrat's Sarah Palin. He energized the base, but everyone else thought he was nutso.
15thats a pretty good comparison M2!
16I don't know, I'd venture a guess that more people think Palin is a bit more batshizz than Dean. I could be wrong, but eh.
17At least Dean has a record that can be reviewed, and we don't have to take 'I can see a doctor's office from my house' as health care experience.
18I dunno Em, I'm sure there are plenty of people who like Palin who disagree with you on that. I think it just comes down to what side you are on.
19Em, it all comes down to who you like. Frankly, I think both are batsh*t!
20Dean for Heath... where can I say the "Hell yeah" petition. I've been wanting this for months now and I'm keeping my fingers cross. The man is brilliant and unfortunately, that scares many people away because he's been right on the money in D.C for a long time now, even when his own party detracted from him. He's a progressive and isn't afraid to speak his mind on things, and did a wonderful job at the DNC.
The only thing I'd worry about is that him and Rahm..aren't the best of friends.
21sign*
22"At least Dean has a record that can be reviewed, and we don't have to take 'I can see a doctor's office from my house' as health care experience."
Well said, Steph.
Given Dean's accomplishments, I think he may be just what's needed.
23Howard Dean is ridiculous...the end.
24i can't think of a better man for the job.
25I love Dean. He is the epitomy of everything I find ridiculous in left wing nuts.
26Qualified = qualified if you ask me
27Great idea he is/was a practicing physician. i believe his wife still is. He has the experience and the balls to speak up and challenge the medical lobby.
Please he may randomly shout, "Yee haw!" Which is always fun.
28"take 'I can see a doctor's office from my house' "
29That's funny, especially since Palin didn't say that, Tina Feye did on SNL.
Actually Dave, check transcripts of Palin's interviews with Charlie Gibson and Katie Couric. She said it. She actually went on about Putin poking into the airspace.
30Someone feel free to suck my left-wing nut.
31"since obama ran solely on mccains "90% with bush" crap. "
Actually as DNC Chair, Dean did fire up the base and pave the way for Democratic wins.
32Ummmmmm, actually, tiabia,
You are absolutely correct.
33Hire him!
34It was the media playing and replaying that sound bite that sunk his ship. He is smart.
35And as a candidate in 2004, Dean's the one who got young people to believe that the party wasn't all middle-aged moderates.
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