Comments on: Dean to be absent from Obama's DNC visit

By: Independent_me

Independent_me — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:26:59 +0000

I hope that Dean gets a place in the Obama administration. He is an incredible warrior for the party!

By: kayla

kayla — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:26:54 +0000

MUCH TO DO ABOUT NOTHING.

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:26:14 +0000

Why would everyone expect ALL DEMOCRATS to be exactly in line with Obama? It is good for the party to have others who do not totally agree with him. Obama cannot and should not try to please and placate everyone. He should do what is best for the party and the administration, and if he ruffles a few feathers, so be it. Accept it folks, this is what life is about. Try to please everyone and you will end up pleasing no one.

By: HUM!!!

HUM!!! — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:12:15 +0000

I don't know alot about Dean .......I do remember the SCREAM!!!!

By: Mark A. Baker

Mark A. Baker — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:06:54 +0000

Let's see ... spending more time in a flooded Washington, D.C. surrounded by self-important political hacks and with city amenities shut down due to being overloaded by celebrating out-of-towners during a wretchedly cold winter , OR ... the sunny beaches of American Samoa kicked back with a frosty South Seas Cooler .... hmmmm, which would I choose?

Personally I think Gov. Dean "lost" his invite just so he would have an excuse not to cancel his travel plans.

By: slamander

slamander — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:59:44 +0000

Knowing that Emanuel and Dean didn't see eye-to-eye and often clashed, it's not hard to see why he's been snubbed. Folks, Obama can't have his hands in everything and has to rely on others to delegate some activities. And it's in this that I suspect Rahm hand a strong hand in excluding Dean.

By: Fontana

Fontana — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:31:29 +0000

All speculation,who knows the truth.In case you haven't notice Obama is not the type to exclude people.Much to do about nothing.

By: Jackson

Jackson — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:28:13 +0000

As a Dean fan who got involved in local politics because of the Howard Dean Campaign, I can honestly say that I (and many, many of my politically-active friends) will remember this and when the worm turns and Obama or Kaine ask us to "trust them on this", well....we won't. How you treat Dr. Dean is how you treat all of his millions of followers, we won' t forget and don't bet on us being there for you if it's not in our interest. So goes the whirlwind...

By: Lo

Lo — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:25:48 +0000

I hope this isn't true but at this point im just so tired of hearing all these rumors about Obama, he is not God meaning he is NOT perfect so if this is true who care ?!!!!! Lets focus on more important things ... this is not high school people. So what if the "popular kids " didnt want to hang with Dean ...get over it!!!

By: Woody

Woody — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:16:51 +0000

i think we all should withold judgement until the FACTs have been made clear.

sounds like the purpose of this article is to stir the pot a little...

By: Rob Kole

Rob Kole — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:07:07 +0000

So what have you done for me lately!

By: DIZIZI31

DIZIZI31 — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:06:43 +0000

betcha lots of money Obama told Dean that he was going to be replaced. That's why he didn't make plans to be there. Really did anyone see Dean during the 2 year campaign? Not until Hillary bowed out. It's not like the date wasn't on HIS calendar. Everybody knows what is going on when and where. Why are Dean and his supporters playing ignorant! Time to be unified not divided.

By: Dems be dopes

Dems be dopes — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:05:13 +0000

I'll try again...

Maybe Al Franken can stand in for comic relief now that Howard Dean will not be there.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:49:48 +0000

I'm a Howard Dean fan; the media and the Democratic pary were wrong to stop him in 2004; hope Obama finds a key role for him in his administration or this will be a big disappointment. All Democrats owe a lot to Dean for our comeback this year.

By: LT

LT — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:46:16 +0000

If it wasn't for Dean, and the DNC's bias, screwing Clinton over BO would not be where he is today.

By: GuyInVA

GuyInVA — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:40:03 +0000

I'm quite conservative and I'm no fan of Howard Dean, but before he was DNC Chairman, the Democrats were nowhere near as successful as they are now. Seems kind of strange.

By: Amber

Amber — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:35:00 +0000

What's wrong righties? Did the 50 State Strategy bullocks your day?

By: clifford

clifford — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:34:33 +0000

inuk of the north: You said it all my friend!!

By: johnny5bears

johnny5bears — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:32:27 +0000

This does not surprise me at all. So chicago, so obama, so our nations future. God help us. Please save us from this crazied elements of the democratic party.

By: boered1

boered1 — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:26:57 +0000

There will be a record number of subpeonas and grand jury investigations during the Obama presidency __________________________________________________

WOW I hate to have to agree with the radical religious right but in this case I do, there WILL be MANY more investigations and supeonas (or so I hope) as President (elect) Obama will have to clear out all the old bushies and the members of congress who have forgotten what they are there to do instead of following the bush plan of keeping them in office and preventing anyone from talking about the crimes they have committed

more change I can agree with! Haven't we all said it is time to get rid of the crooks and open up washington to inspection.. well guess what he will!!

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:24:18 +0000

Name the sources or this is just a fairy tale.

By: Ellie

Ellie — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:18:28 +0000

STOP the madness. Howard Dean DID his job. It's WHAT he's suppose to do and got PAID VERY WELL to do it.

I wished everyone would STOP with the expert advise on what should be "owed" by President-Elect Obama.

There are NOT enough offices or positions to hire everyone and anyone. That's just the reality. Jesus..... what is WRONG with everyone. What a bunch of babies.

Next thing you know, we'll be complaining about Obama's barber NOT getting a cabinet position. Enough already.

EVERYONE NEEDS TO COOL OUT and STOP acting like this is YOUR LIFE!!!

By: Red

Red — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:18:08 +0000

Obama bent all the way back to please Clinton, made few other strange appointments and exchanged smiles and compliments with Bush and now keeps Dean away??? Not inviting him seems sad and absurd. Dean has been terrific for DNC and the party. I wonder if Rahm Emmanuel has something to do with this plan. This hardliner is a terrible choice for the chief of staff and he never liked Dean.

By: Davis - Southlake

Davis - Southlake — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:13:59 +0000

It has to be a reason for Obama not to invite Dean. Just wait and see!

By: Kim, Charlotte, NC

Kim, Charlotte, NC — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:00:38 +0000

Yawn..............

By: Greg in VT

Greg in VT — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:59:20 +0000

The treatment of Howard Dean is the only thing that dismays me about the President-elect. Dean, a fine governor here in Vermont who also would have been a fine President, hasn't gotten nearly enough credit for his work with the DNC. The new hope that many feel for our country is owed in large measure to Mr. Dean for fighting courageously for the 50 state strategy that many in the Democractic establishment (James Carville et al.) ridiculed.

By: Greg in VT

Greg in VT — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:59:16 +0000

By: inuk of the north

inuk of the north — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:55:41 +0000

Wow! Obama can hang with Blagojevich, Ayers, ACORN, Wright and Rezko, but draws the line at Howard Dean?

There will be a record number of subpeonas and grand jury investigations during the Obama presidency and I guess Dean doesn't meet the criteria of Chicago-style politics.

It's OK Howard – stay clear of this group of future parolees

By: inuk of the north

inuk of the north — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:55:25 +0000

Wow! Obama can hang with Blagojevich, Ayers, ACORN, Wright and Rezko, but draws the line at Howard Dean?

There will be a record number of subpeonas and grand jury investigations during the Obama presidency and I guess Dean doesn't meet the criteria of Chicago-style politics.

It's OK Howard – stay clear of this group of future parolees

By: inuk of the north

inuk of the north — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:52:55 +0000

Wow! Obama can hang with Blagojevich, Ayers, ACORN, Wright and Rezko, but draws the line at Howard Dean?

There will be a record number of subpeonas and grand jury investigations during the Obama presidency and I guess Dean doesn't meet the criteria of Chicago-style politics.

It's OK Howard – stay clear of this group of future parolees.

By: jrzshor

jrzshor — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:47:10 +0000

F.FOO

FIRED FRIEND OF OBAMA

By: tina

tina — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:45:01 +0000

Oh let's remember when Dean was running and everyone thought he was crazy with his Tom Cruise like hollering. He chose not to be there everyone will tell you he wanted a position in the Obama Admin and he is miffed he did not get an appointment.............

By: Newport News, VA

Newport News, VA — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:43:16 +0000

On Hardball with Chris Matthews last night, Mr. Dean had nothing to say about the matter. This sounds like someone trying to make up some news.

By: TRYING TO B OBJECTIVE

TRYING TO B OBJECTIVE — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:42:51 +0000

Is this really true? Was he really not invitited to the ceremony or is this cnn's way of causing conflict and division? I'd like to hear what happened from Howard Dean. The media many times creates problems and never bothers to tell us how, when, what, and where. Please get the facts form Mr. Dean. If this is true I am disappointed. Mr. Dean is the one who provided the plan (campaign in all states) that made it possible for the DEMS to win this election. Oh, their are some other variables that helped a great deal. This is not the way to treat this man if I knew who is responsible for the disrespect I'd send them a letter expressing my disapproval. I hope he gets some kind of position on the HEALTH CARE COMMITTEE. When he was governor at least most of the people in hiis state had HEALTH CARE and he is a MEDICAL DOCTOR. Why is he left out? Whose toes did he step on? Maybe he was too honest, told the truth to often. PLEASE SOMEONE LET ME KNOW. This is so hard to believe, is this an oversite by PE Obama or the person who did the inviting? CURIOUS, I just need more facts and information before I can believe this.

By: Patrick Era.

Patrick Era. — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:42:50 +0000

I am a committed President-elect Obama supporter and admirer – but his demeanor since winning the election and the way he has seemingly treated some personal and Party faithfuls (such as senator John Kerry – his benefactor, Governor Bill Richardson – his rainy day friend and saviour, Jesse Jackson, Jr.- his defender, and now Chairman Governor Howard Dean – a great Democrat and American, etc.) according to the grapevine, leaves much to be desired, and a terribly bad taste in the mouth, to say the least. ONLY TIME WILL TELL!

THERE IS NOTHING LIKE AN "OLD FRIEND" SAYS THE WISE!!!

By: Amber

Amber — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:40:44 +0000

They both can fall off the face of the earth for all I care.

HILLARY 2012/2016

By: Sabrina

Sabrina — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:33:27 +0000

Gene in Pa. You are so right, use them to get what you want and then through them under the bus. Obama style.

By: Teresa

Teresa — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:25:38 +0000

Dean can speak for himself. If Dean wants to participate then he can take the initiative and handle it with direct conversation and get this resolved if in fact there is an issue.

By: Diane Smith

Diane Smith — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:24:08 +0000

In reference to Senator Reid's comment, he does not work for Obama
I believe he is wrong. On any job you have a boss and the president is not only the boss but the Comander and Chief. Anyone who has any type of position beneath him, he is their boss. He's not equal with him side by side working with him. Obama is his boss and therefore he works for him.
His comment shows a disrespect towards Obama.

By: Joe M

Joe M — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:23:54 +0000

Look no further than "Rahmbo" for this slight. This Vermonter voted for Obama and realized that he has every right to have the DNC chair of his choice. However, Dean's 2004 campaign, 50 state strategy and financial acument made possible the 2006 results and a lot of 2008. Go get'em Howard and thanks!

By: Libs be dopes

Libs be dopes — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:22:19 +0000

Maybe Al Franken will stand in for comic relief since Dean will not be there.

By: Mr B. Bromley

Mr B. Bromley — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:17:45 +0000

Dean didn't like Obama and now he's getting payback. Obama, coming from that nasty muslim crowd in Chicago who strongarms for what they want, doesn't want Dean to be part of the democratic scene any more. Dean might criticize him (we wouldn't want that now would we?).

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:17:17 +0000

Same ol same ol from the Empty One.

...he uses and then tosses them under the bus. If he has a grudge, he backs up over you a couple times....huh Richardson? lol

You have to always have somethig the Empty O needs or wants to stay in a good place. He used Dean up, made him his lap dog and then refused him any place in his cabinet after Dean basically handed O the Dem nomination.

But....what has Dean done for him SINCE the election? SEEEEE?

By: Joman

Joman — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:14:51 +0000

As a Vermonter who voted for Howard Dean as governor several times, came to know him personally on early AM flights from Burlington to Chicago as he regularly headed out to Iowa ala Jimmy Carter, was thrilled to see him be the first candidate to leverage the Internet and openly challenge the war in Iraq and Bush dictatorship, watched with dismay as the Democratic establishment and media drove his candidacy into the ground, cheered when he was made head of the DNC, remained steadfast in my support of his 50 state strategy as others questioned it, and cheered when he was vindicated by the across the board 2008 election results – don't understand two things:

1 – Why is Dean even being replaced? There has been no reasoning presented?
2 – Why wouldn't they make an effort to include him somehow – even if it were by televised jumbo-tron?

He should be applauded for his continued dedication to his mission and formally recognized by the Deomcratic Party for his larger-than-life and largely selfless contribution in rescuing our country from the hands of the seemingly entrenched Republican machine.

By: Proud American

Proud American — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:11:00 +0000

Lies all Lies. Please let's stick to substance, I'm starting to think that Idiot republicans are writing these articles.

By: Deaniac

Deaniac — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:10:54 +0000

Obama was one of the original "Dean dozen", endorced by Gov Dean's Democracy for America. That was when Obama was running for his senate seat that became the the springboard to the presidency.

Not to take credit from Obama for being a great candidate, but I'm curious what happenned to cause this rift.

By: Soccer Nana

Soccer Nana — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:08:16 +0000

It is time for the "crabs-in-the-bucket" to be boiled and served on a platter. Kids-on-the-playground behavior should not be displayed by "supposedly" professional people. Pitiful.

By: Ommy

Ommy — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:07:55 +0000

Send Dean back to Vermont!

By: Noel

Noel — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:06:02 +0000

Maybe Dean, after knowning he would be replaced and that he wasn't invited to the event, was feeling a sense of sadness and depression. And that he just wanted to get out of the DNC and take a break.

By: John in Ohio

John in Ohio — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:04:50 +0000

This is an insignificant media created controversy. Dean and Obama are great friends, and it was Dean's 50 state strategy that put the Democrats in solid control of Congress and the White House.