how do conservatives feel about howard dean as chairman of dnc after election results?
970496
I think I heard some of them say\n\n "YEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAWWWWWW!!!!!"
428832
I will remember him as the guy that turned the republican party into what they always criticized the democrats for... Big Government and lots of meddling in peoples' affairs.\nI'd vote Libertarian if I thought they could win.
861454
Well, it should not be seen in terms of "blue" or "red" -really, if you look at an actual demographic map (such as the one Time magazine recently printed) it's in various shades of purple for the most part.  Essentially, it was a generalization, and, like most (if not all) it is false.\n\nThis is more of a backlash against the GOP for a) taking their base for granted, b) failing to do anything of significance for the past two years, and c) an attempt to register annoyance with how the President's run things since his reelection.\n\nThe Democrats won, no question.  But before the more liberal among us celebrate, I would point out that the way the Democrats won was, by and large, running candidates which appeal to moderates and conservatives, instead of more decidedly left-leaning candidates.  And, going back to demographics for a moment, the overall trend is an increase in the number of people at all levels identifying themselves as conservative (but not necessarily Republican).  What it means is that the Democrats have had to move to the right in order to win, and strike a more moderate tone.\n\nPersonally, I think they've needed to do this for quite some time.  But if they try and promote decidedly left-of-center policies now, I don't think the result will be what some seem to expect.  I think moderation is returning to politics, and hopefully, civility will not be far behind.
741430
I am a Democrat. And I am hoping that Rudy Giuliani, the GOP ex-mayor of NYC, will run for President. I think Colin Powell is the greatest American living today. I think Reagan did a great job of restoring the USA to respect and dignity after Watergate and Iran. I think John McCain is one of the smartest men I've ever heard speak. \n\nYou will notice, though, that none of these people were part of the soon-to-be-ex leadership in Washington.
1081331
I can't really rate him, as I have not followed his work closely, just what I've seen on the news or in the paper.\n\nI've heard that he is a conservative personally, and if he had his way he would put the Church back a couple of hundred years lol, but I've also heard that he is known for putting himself last and doing the will of God and the Church, even if he disagreed with them.\n\nI read his first paper (sorry, don't know the latin name it's called) and was very glad to see that his main theme was Love.  Mainly calling Christians to love God, love each other, and keep that as a focus in our lives.  That was good.
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DR: Your side said that when Nixon was in power too!\n\nIt is a great day, I finally feel after 6 long years I got a piece of my country back. Tired of seeing the constitution ripped to shreds by a bunch of pasty-white closeted bigots. \n\nViva Le Resistance!
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Today, based on his policies and actions, he could be a Republican. \n\nHe'd be kicked to the roadside (like Joe Lieberman was) by the Howard Dean neo-Dem ultra-leftists.\n\nStrong defense and tax cuts ain't exactly popular with the Democrats lately, or their rabid leftist core.
947940
Ok let me say this first, I am a far left liberal democrat.\n\nWith that said, I have recognized recently the country's dire need to meet in the middle. The public is crying out of this. They seem to be screaming, "Stop the fighting, bantering."\n\nSo, I have vowed to surrender some of my far left views and accept a centrist candidate. I will gladly do this because I feel it is best for the country in many ways. \n1. It will start the healing.\n2. It will stop this crazy division.\n3. It really is the best for the country in the long run.\n4. It is the only way to get anything fixed or accomplished.
779291
Hey. I was a volunteer on the Ford Jr campaign...\nThe crook label...he has an Uncle who is in the State House who was indicted in a local case last year....He has an Aunt (Ophelia) who was under investigation due to voting irregularities and there was a recall in that particular race which she eventually won. His father was indicted for a business deal in 95 , but he was cleared of wrong-doing...So that is where that tag comes from. \n Harold Ford Jr has impeccable credentials,He is honest, He has never been involved in any corruption. He is clean as a whistle . He is a Christian which appealed to most people here. He is a Conservative Democrat: Also attractive to locals. He voted against partial bith Abortion, Supported 2nd amendmant, Voted against Gay marriage. He is the most conservative Democrat in the State....\n His problem: He was a black man running for Senator in The White South....Sad isn't it...We have really come a long way... We are just not there yet....I have no doubt...If he had been white and had the same positions politically ...He would have been elected....\n People here would never admit that it was race nor would Mr. Ford because, that does not help him at all ..it would only hurt him to appear to play the race card.....I live here...I am white...He was hands down the most attractive candidate...He lost...Why? \nYou decide.....
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They are distancing themselves like they did when Dean made a joke of himself.  I am embarrassed to say I am a Democrat because since the late 70's, the party left the working man, and parallels itself with Labor and the welfare group.\n\nHaving served, I think it was a MAJOR slap in the face to the men and woman who serve our country.  It is an all Volunteer force and these people signed on the dotted line. Has nothing to do with education as many have college and OCS under their belts and are officers.\n\n\nSemper Fi
826274
No! I think he did very badly. I was really worried - he appeared cruel and mean. He needs to soften his image. I will never vote liberal while he is there.
916582
Houstonians selected Democrat Nick Lampson in the bitter race to succeed former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay on Tuesday, overcoming Shelley Sekula-Gibbs' strong write-in effort to save the seat for the Republicans.\n\ncc
1141047
I am an active supporter of many democratic party candidates, and I am a christian.  I have been upset with the Republican party in previous years for claiming to be the religious party or "the party of god".  I believe in seperation of church and state and I know there are others out there like me.
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Not long.  \n\nThe voters had a temper tantrum.  \n\nWe weren't able to get our message out to the voters.\n\nThe elections were stolen.\n\nAny of the above sound familiar?  Those were Democrat excuses.  You'll hear none of that from us Conservatives.  We lost Congress fair and square because we didn't perform, because we didn't live up to our ideals of less gov't, less pork, and more accountability.
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You know the democrats are constantly shooting themselves in the foot.  \n\nThey constantly criticize the president on his policies, both domestic and foreign, they always are against whatever policy the republican party put up as policy or law or want to enact in the congress.\n\nWhat really get me about the democrats they do all this,hold up all the republican and presidential proposals, yet they never never come up with a solution to any problem or offer any good worthwhile suggestions,just constant criticism.\n\nWhen they come up with a few new ideas, solve some of the problems in their party perhaps they can win the white house again.  \n\nAs far as Howard we are going to go and take the campaign to all those states he was yelling about, we don't need a president like that.  \n\nI hope this has been of some use to you, good luck.\n\n"FIGHT ON"
877743
I couldn't stop cheering last night! I think he's an awful person, in general, and he surely doesn't represent me or my values, so yes, I was quite happy he lost his job. In addition, I really like Bob Casey. His family is from my hometown, and they really are good people, so I feel like we got a double blessing. We ousted a total jerk, and elected not the lesser of 2 evils, but a really decent man who I think will work hard for us.\n\nI loved how huge the margin of victory was, too! 60%-40%
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No I don't. While I may not be happy with some of his policys the idea of Dems in office right now is down right scary.\n\nThe Dems spend so much time with their hate filled anti-Bush campaign that they are failing to tell the country exactly what their message is.\n\nI am an Independent voter--not a die hard party voter--which means I vote for who I think will do the best job.\nUntil this round of Dems leave office and the party actually gets back to the business of serving the people--I cant see me voting a Democrat into office.\n\nIn fact--right now--I wish there was a viable 3rd party!