Vice-Chair of Iowa Democratic Party Endorses Dean

[dave29]

"I have chosen to endorse Governor Howard Dean, MD, for president today for three reasons," Dr. Thomas said.

"First, because he has a record of results as a doctor and a governor on the issue most important to me, health care. As a doctor he understands the need to provide a safety net by implementing a viable plan that ensures health care access for all Americans. As a governor he has a record of expanding access to quality health care to nearly every child in his state as well as expanding access to assistance with prescription drug costs for more than one third of residents.

"Second, Governor Dean has put together a campaign that gives this Democrat hope we can beat George W. Bush and take our country back from the large, corporate special interests. For the first time in years we have a Democrat who can excite our base, expand our base, and unite our base.

snip

"Finally, I have decided to endorse Governor Dean today because although I respect all of the candidates, I am disappointed in their concerted last-minute attacks on Governor Dean. This election is about beating George W. Bush, not dividing our party with negative campaign tactics designed to suppress caucus turnout."

http://www.blogforamerica.com

[Padraig18]

1. AWESOME!

3 cheers for our team! :toast:

[liberalnurse]

2. The jealous monsters may continue to try and

take down Dean....but those in the know, those who wish to truly take back America.....endorse Dean.....


The Super Delegates just keep on rolling in.... :toast:

[Padraig18]

6. Oh yeah, the 'usual suspects' will...

... of course have to chime in and rain on the parade.

[Atlant]

3. Gee! This guy just can't stop "Peaking Too Soon (TM)"

Apparently, Dean suffers from a serious case of PTS.
There can't be that many more peaks to climb before
he finally wins the election in Novermber, can there?

Atlant

[tedoll78]

4. Really?

Good timing! We could use some good press! *phew!*

Now I wonder what kind of local media play this will get in Iowa..?

[Atlant]

5. Interestingly enough, *SHE* gets it:

> "Finally, I have decided to endorse Governor Dean today because
> although I respect all of the candidates, I am disappointed in their
> concerted last-minute attacks on Governor Dean. This election is about
> beating George W. Bush, not dividing our party with negative campaign
> tactics designed to suppress caucus turnout."

Atlant

[Cheswick2.0]

7. I think it is a she

?

[Cheswick2.0]

8. Yup, doctor Thomas is Julie Thomas

cool beans

[Ficus]

9. it is a she

losing candidate for Congress versus Jim Leach ( a district we really should have.)

[Atlant]

11. Thanks to both of you -- I've corrected it. (NT)

[bitchkitty]

10. Yes, yes, yes!

Thank you, Dr. Thomas!

Evidently she hasn't heard that Dean has peaked and is in trouble.

So how long before this thread gets trashed?

[tedoll78]

12. Check this out: DEAN TEFLON?

"Schein notes that NBC Des Moines affiliate WHO, in its 10:00 pm newscast, gave Gephardt airtime and also included sound from Kerry and Edwards. But at the same time, in a package of sound from voters, most seemed to not care about Dean's comments and many felt his remarks had been taken out of context. Are we seeing Teflon Dean yet again?"

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/Default.aspx?id=3626796&p1=0

This from the network that actually broke the story, hehe..

[Hep]

15. GET IT STRAIGHT! DEAN IS NOT TEFLON

It's the arguments of his opponents, the constant attacks and criticisms that have not been able to stick.

[tedoll78]

16. Oh,

I totally agree with you. 95% of the attacks are the desperate petty snipings of also-rans. I'm just quoting the article.

[Lisa0825]

13. Thank God... I was really needing some good news today

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[cthrumatrix]

14. thank you.... always good to have another supporter to take back this

country from bush.

[TakebackAmerica]

17. Congrats

This will just about be the nail in Dick Gephardt's coffin.

[Ficus]

22. she's not that influential

nt

[joefree1]

18. Boom boom boom

Thank you Dr. Thomas! Welcome to our big tent.


Images from Dean Rocks the House of Blues, Hollywood
From wtmusic http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=919849
From Joefree1 http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=921300

[CWebster]

19. Says it all:

"Finally, I have decided to endorse Governor Dean today because although I respect all of the candidates, I am disappointed in their concerted last-minute attacks on Governor Dean. This election is about beating George W. Bush, not dividing our party with negative campaign tactics designed to suppress caucus turnout."


Class act.

[Ficus]

20. I liked her run for congress

I was really dissapointed she didn't win that seat in 2002. Ironically, Rep. Jim Leach's vote against the war saved him in places like Iowa City. He's an old school Republican - he gave a great quote during those debates in the house that I like a lot though.

"The policeman of the world walks a lonley beat."

[Cheswick2.0]

21. kick