I don't pretend for a minute that we have the kind of an election machine that the Republicans have.
Howard Dean
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Howard Dean is a prominent figure in the Democratic Party, best known for his tenure as the Governor of Vermont from 1991 to 2003. During his time in office, he focused on healthcare reform, environmental issues, and fiscal responsibility, earning a reputation for his progressive policies. Dean played a significant role in the national political landscape as the chair of the Democratic National Committee from 2005 to 2009, where he was instrumental in the party's grassroots organizing efforts and the development of the '50-state strategy' aimed at increasing Democratic presence across the country.
We have seen, in the last week or so, the Republicans going back to their same old playbook: You can't trust Democrats to defend America. This time, that's not going to work.
Where was the president five or six years ago when North Korea was violating their obligations? He was divided because he wouldn't listen to the people who understood what was going on like Colin Powell.
Where was the president five or six years ago, when North Korea was violating their obligations? He was divided, because he wouldn't listen to the people who understood what was going on, like Colin Powell. He was in the grip of these…
Howard Dean just said his party must earn public approval in order to govern again.
There's going to be one major issue. Do you want more of the same, or do you want real change?
We stand -- our agenda is very clear. One, we want honesty and openness in government. Two, we want a strong national defense, which depends on telling the truth. Three, we want American jobs that will stay in America. Four, we want a…
In order to combat a sitting president, and when you don't control the House, the Senate or the White House, you've got to be relentless about your message discipline.
We have been. We're on message. We're going to be coming out with more stuff.
But there is a culture of corruption in Washington. And it's not just Tom DeLay. The Republican leader of the Senate, Bill Frist, is under investigation for insider trading. The chief of staff of the vice president, Karl Rove's right-hand…
President's Chief Adviser Karl Rove says he's going to run on security. Well, to quote a famous American, bring it on.
The idea that we're going to win this war is an idea that, unfortunately, is just plain wrong.
Democrats are united. We're united in our belief that we can and we must win the war on terror.
The idea that we're going to win this war is an idea that unfortunately is just plain wrong.
The U.S. is making the same mistakes it made during Vietnam and that the idea of winning is just plain wrong.
The idea that we are going to win this war is an idea, unfortunately, that is just plain wrong.
Who do you value more, Mr. President? The security of the American people? Or your political cronies? Will you keep your word, Mr. President?
I think Tom DeLay ought to go back to Houston where he can serve his jail sentence down there courtesy of the Texas taxpayers.
The Democratic Party makes capitalism work, because if it weren't for us, it would fail because of the greed of the people like George W. Bush.
Trust mayors, trust city counselors, elect secretaries of state. Anybody who touches a vote is somebody we better put some money into that race.
I'm trying to be restrained in my new role here in Washington. I'm just going to go out and look for a three-piece suit.
Howard Dean is running for chair of the Democratic National Committee.





