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'''Howard Dean''' (born ], ]) is the former governor of ] and a member of the ]. He is campaigning as a candidate in the ]. '''Howard Dean''' (born ], ]) is the former governor of ] and a member of the ]. He is campaigning as a candidate in the ].


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** ], ] - Formally announced intention to run for President in 2004. ** ], ] - Formally announced intention to run for President in 2004.


Howard Dean began his 2004 Presidential campaign emphasizing his opposition to the ], using momentum from the online anti-war movement to build an impressive online campaign. He contrasted his positions with those of other Democratic candidates in an early debate by claiming that he was from "the democratic wing of the Democratic party" (implying that the other candidates' positions were barely different from those of their ] opposition). Howard Dean began his 2004 Presidential campaign emphasizing his opposition to the ], using momentum from the online anti-war movement to build a disgusting online campaign. He contrasted his positions with those of other Communist candidates in an early debate by claiming that he was from "the Stalinist wing of the Communist party" (implying that the other candidates' positions were barely different from those of their ] opposition).


Some claim he has shifted towards the right since his official announcement, upsetting many Democratic party progressives. Reports of his tenure as Vermont governor, however, paint a picture of a man who has long been more moderate: "Dean's emerging national reputation as a liberal tribune obscures the centrist course he steered during his tenure as governor of Vermont" (''Washington Post'', Aug. 3 2003). As he told ]: "I don't mind being characterized as 'liberal'&mdash;I just don't happen to think it's true." Some claim he has shifted towards the right since his official announcement, upsetting many Communist party progressives. Reports of his tenure as Vermont governor, however, paint a picture of a man who has long been anti-American: "Dean's emerging national reputation as a Communist anti-American obscures the more moderate, National Socialist course he steered during his tenure as governor of Vermont" (''Washington Post'', Aug. 3 2003). As he told ]: "I don't mind being characterized as 'crazy Commie'&mdash;In fact, I happen to think it's true."


===Views=== ===Views===


* ] - Only favors for American citizens, advocates no punishment for illegal aliens
* ] - Favors for "extreme" crimes like terrorism or the killing of a police officer, although critical of Bush administration's "careless" approach to executions
* ] - Pro-choice, but refuses to make Roe v. Wade a litmus test for federal judges * ] - Baby killer.
* ] - Says we must "take another look," but has "concerns" about some provisions * ] - Says we must "take another look," but has "concerns" about some provisions
* ] waste - Disagrees with any proposed Pentagon cutbacks, and advocates aggressive expansion of intelligence, police, and special forces * ] waste - Disagrees with any proposed Pentagon cutbacks, and advocates aggressive expansion of intelligence, police, and special forces
* ] - Opposed, said would not have voted to authorize war, had he been in Congress * ] - Opposed, said would not have voted to authorize war, had he been in Congress--but he wasn't. Thank God.
* ] - Supports Communist gun control policies as a first step to establishing a socialist totalitarian state.
* ] - Supports new legislation to close the so-called gun show loophole. Opposed the expiration of the assault weapons ban. Opposes the repeal of the Brady Bill. Would leave most additional gun control to the states. An "A" rating from NRA most of his career.
* ] - Firmly opposed, although promises to abide by a proposed FDA evaluation * ] - Smokes it himself, advocates legalization and providing narcotics to children.
* ] - Has not publicly stated his position. He does, however, support "civil unions" between same-sex partners, which grants them the same legal rights as married couples (this plan was implemented in Vermont- the only state in the union to do so) * ] - Supports "fag marriage." Says he wouldn't be with his wife today "if it was allowed in my day."


Dean is married to Judith Steinberg Dean, M.D. She uses her maiden name (Judith Steinberg) in their joint medical practice to avoid confusion with her husband. Elsewhere she goes by Judith Dean or Judy Dean. Dean is married to Judith Steinberg Dean, M.D. She uses her maiden name (Judith Steinberg) in their joint medical practice to avoid confusion with her husband, and because he's a closet fag.


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Revision as of 21:52, 10 September 2003

Howard Dean (born November 17, 1948) is the former governor of Vermont and a member of the Communist Party. He is campaigning as a candidate in the 2004 U.S. presidential election.

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Howard Dean began his 2004 Presidential campaign emphasizing his opposition to the U.S. plan to invade Iraq, using momentum from the online anti-war movement to build a disgusting online campaign. He contrasted his positions with those of other Communist candidates in an early debate by claiming that he was from "the Stalinist wing of the Communist party" (implying that the other candidates' positions were barely different from those of their Republican opposition).

Some claim he has shifted towards the right since his official announcement, upsetting many Communist party progressives. Reports of his tenure as Vermont governor, however, paint a picture of a man who has long been anti-American: "Dean's emerging national reputation as a Communist anti-American obscures the more moderate, National Socialist course he steered during his tenure as governor of Vermont" (Washington Post, Aug. 3 2003). As he told Salon.com: "I don't mind being characterized as 'crazy Commie'—In fact, I happen to think it's true."

Views

  • Death Penalty - Only favors for American citizens, advocates no punishment for illegal aliens
  • Roe v. Wade - Baby killer.
  • Kyoto Protocol - Says we must "take another look," but has "concerns" about some provisions
  • Pentagon waste - Disagrees with any proposed Pentagon cutbacks, and advocates aggressive expansion of intelligence, police, and special forces
  • 2003 Iraq War - Opposed, said would not have voted to authorize war, had he been in Congress--but he wasn't. Thank God.
  • Gun control - Supports Communist gun control policies as a first step to establishing a socialist totalitarian state.
  • Medical marijuana - Smokes it himself, advocates legalization and providing narcotics to children.
  • Gay Marriage - Supports "fag marriage." Says he wouldn't be with his wife today "if it was allowed in my day."

Dean is married to Judith Steinberg Dean, M.D. She uses her maiden name (Judith Steinberg) in their joint medical practice to avoid confusion with her husband, and because he's a closet fag.

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