Which Dem has a Shot?

[Phil Elmore]

There is no point in continuing this so I will heed the call for topicality. Feel free to add the final 'contemptuous' word.

But not before trying to get the last word, right? You don't like the manner in which I choose to communicate so you've gone on and on at length to bicker over just how terribly unfair it is. Cope.

 

[TonyM.]

Just to lighten the mood.
If a republican, a democrat, a communist and a socialist all jumped off the empire state building, who would hit first? Answer; Who really cares?

 

[Makalakumu]

The media sure is bashing Dean these days. What is the Establishment afraid of?

 

[Phil Elmore]

I'd say they're afraid of the possibilities that A) he is unsuited for the office thanks to a volatile personality, and; B) his tax policies would raise taxes to unacceptable and economically counterproductive levels.

 

[Makalakumu]

I wonder how Dean is able to energize the democratic base to such an extent if he is so bad? It seems to me that the internet campaign really has the establishment surprised and it seems to have pulled people out of the woodwork. As far as his volitility and poor policy choices...one of those is in the eye of the beholder. I happen to agree with some of what Dean has to say. Although, "reportedly" he has been somewhat inconsistant.

 

[Phil Elmore]

I think the key is that the "base" to which he appeals is really the most extreme element within the party -- enough to make him a very real contender for the nomination, but not necessarily enough to win the election.

http://www.clubforgrowth.org/advertising/dean-release.php

 

[Cruentus]

Originally posted by Sharp Phil
I think the key is that the "base" to which he appeals is really the most extreme element within the party -- enough to make him a very real contender for the nomination, but not necessarily enough to win the election.

http://www.clubforgrowth.org/advertising/dean-release.php

I totally agree. This is what I expressed in my first post, and why I would rather see Clark be the nominee rather then Dean. I think Clark has more appeal to independents and republicans who don't like Bush, more so the Dean.

 

[Cruentus]

Although the "Club for Growth" group, and that article is highly misleading many of what it says, and outright false in some of what it claims.

That is hardly a credable source regarding Deans policy making. :shrug:

 

[michaeledward]

Originally posted by PAUL
Although the "Club for Growth" group, ... That is hardly a credable source regarding Deans policy making. :shrug:

I find it interesting that self-proclaimed "economic conservatives" (Club for Growth members) are such champions for deficit spending and government debt.

You have to wonder if there personal credit card debt resembles anything like the federal governement under GWB. Seems they are getting all the tax cuts they are pushing for (inheritence, capital gains, et al), but not doing so good on their goal of 'controlling federal spending' or 'providing true school choice'.

I still like McCain's metaphore ... spending like a drunken sailor

Mike

 

[rmcrobertson]

Just to mention reality--Howard Dean, who I have no intention of voting for, is a fiscally-conservative, budget-balancing managerial type from Vermont rather than Leningrad.

It is quite possible to disagree with folks, and explain why they're wrong, without this absurd demonizing.

 

[Makalakumu]

Originally posted by rmcrobertson
Just to mention reality--Howard Dean, who I have no intention of voting for, is a fiscally-conservative, budget-balancing managerial type from Vermont rather than Leningrad.

Why wouldn't you vote for Dean?

 

[Makalakumu]

This is one reason why I think that Clark is the best candidate. Only a non-career politition could come up with a gem like this.

http://msnbc.msn.com/Default.aspx?id=3880316&p1=0

upnorthkyosa

 

[Cthulhu]

I'm not entirely sure why, but my father-in-law is supposed to have a phone conversation with Clark tonight and a meeting with him later in the week.

In light of that, maybe I ought to be paying more attention to this 'politics' thing...

Cthulhu

 

[arnisador]

My late father-in-law was asked to help with Paul Simon's campaign in New York.

 

[TonyM.]

Must keep hands off keyboard....No, don't you dare type that.....
Gee I'm glad Paul is back with Arty.