Does Howard Dean Want to run a Third Party campaign?

[Perky]

Is that what his most ardent supporters want?

"What we now see is that John Kerry is part of the corrupt political culture in Washington," Dean said Wednesday. He said he came to that conclusion after learning that former New Jersey Sen. Robert Torricelli contributed to an independent group that ran ads that used images of Osama bin Laden to question Dean's ability to combat terrorism if elected president.

Torricelli, who was forced out of office over ethical lapses, is now raising money for Kerry's presidential campaign. Dean said disclosures that money was also raised by backers of Dick Gephardt show Washington insiders are trying to derail his candidacy."



Dean comes across as running against the party itself....My point is that he is jeopardizing the good will he created with his enthusiasm and coming off looking like like an angry Perot.

Its the type of thing that makes me think he is going to run an independent third party campaign.

If he Does so. He hand the WH back to *. How stupid and egomaniacal would that be?

[Mass_Liberal]

1. No he's not

Why do people keep saying that he will? It's moronic. The man has clearly stated that HE WILL NOT RUN FOR A 3rd PARTY TICKET!!!!


End of fucking story. So stop asking!!!!!!!!!!

[LynneSin]

9. But how do you REALLY feel about this issue

:P

Unfortunately there are Dean supporters out there that won't get over the fact that he isn't getting the nomination and will run a DEANFORPREZ petition long after Dean has expressed full support of the Democratic nom.

These folks are in the miniscule minority. As a Dean supporter, I want to see him run again for the Dem nomination. I think he could suceed if he tries again in a few years!!

[daveskilt]

2. Dean said he would support the nominee

several times he has said that he will actively work and do everything in his power to ensure the nominee is elected even if it is not him.

[mrgorth]

3. No

many of his supporters will want it but he won't do it. Howard Dean will do anything he can for the nominee. He would've even if it were Joe Lieberman. He will encourage his supporters to vote for the nominee. I predict at least a 3rd will do write ins, stay home or vote third party.

[Perky]

11. Then he needs to stop his blast agaist "the establ;ishement"

n/T

[BurtWorm]

12. Why?

[NNN0LHI]

4. Only the Republicans would want Dean to run third party n/t

[SlavesandBulldozers]

5. he won't run 3rd party campaign

He's still in there as a Democrat. I file this under Hell Freezes Over.

[John_H]

6. I used to think he was a through and through Democrat.

but i can't think of another reason why he's planning on staying in a race he can't win, escept maybe to try to muscle the party into chosing him as VP which he also cannot do.

[mrgorth]

10. C'mon

Clark hasn't even officially withdrawed yet and you're already running this crap? He can run as long as he wants.

[Perky]

13. He is coming across as a sore loser.

and I think confirming the concerns about his temperment. He canb stay in as long as he wants to... I would like to seem him raise the banner throught the Primary season to keep Kerry honest. But if he continues tot ake this tact. Its going to look pretty foolish to turn around and enthusiastically support the nominee.

I will support the Nominee whoever is it and part of me wishes the race was more competitive. Nut lets wage was agaionst * and not eachother. and let the best man win.

[cosmicdot]

14. the possible use of the media to do your politicking ..

... is a bit scary, actually ...

public opinion, FWIW, seems to be manipulated, twisted, pushed and pulled in a heartbeat ... the candidates are sitting around the poker table of life ... with mics, cameras, video, and satellite up/down gadgets surrounding them as they negotiate their wishes and desires and/or politics ... and, the Media plays it for them ... people react ... a disruption occurs to cleanse the palate.

"try to muscle the party"

or is the 3rd Party thing just a rumor or wish?

[LynneSin]

7. He'll go 3rd party ONLY if he NEVER EVER wants to run for president again

Seriously, the guy is young and he could run again in 4, 8, 12 years. So why would he commit political suicide by going third party. Plus he said he would support the nominee.

And as a Dean supporter, I'm behind him all the way with this stance!!

[Anwen]

8. Noooooooo, no, no and NO!

He said he will support the candidate in any way that he can. He said his only goal is to get Bush out of office.

Can this pleeease be the last Dean third party thread?

[Robb]

15. Yeah! And he's gonna choose Hillary as his runningmate!

...have we frightened the GOP into making more Bush contributions yet? :silly:

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