Howard Dean

Sam Stein

Dean Not Likely For Surgeon General Post, Allies Say

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 04.06.2009 | Politics


With Dr. Sanjay Gupta having taken his name out of the running for the administration's Surgeon General post, the early chatter has reverted back to t...

Surgeon General Job "Not The Right Fit" For Dean: Ally

The Plum Line | Posted 04.06.2009 | Politics


The news that Sanjay Gupta has decided not to go for the gig of surgeon general has already fired up supporters of Howard Dean, who are now touting...

Sam Stein

A Republican Party In Civil War

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 04.02.2009 | Politics


This past week's Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington D.C. was supposed to mark the beginning of the reemergence of the conservative...

Sam Stein

Exclusive: Dean Talks About Not Getting HHS And Post-DNC Plans

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 04.01.2009 | Politics


Having been bypassed for a cabinet post after leaving the DNC, former Gov. Howard Dean has chosen to pursue a multi-faceted career in health care advo...

Dr. Dean's Return To My-Way-Or-The-Highway Politics

Kathleen Reardon | Posted 03.21.2009 | Politics


Kathleen Reardon

The important thing is to be sure that while we're endeavoring to achieve universal health care, we don't do so only or largely on the backs of ill people.

The Far Right's All Out Offensive Against Medical Research

Howard Dean | Posted 03.20.2009 | Politics


Howard Dean

This claptrap is really about the far right laying the ground work for a far greater and more sustained attack on the Democrats' attempt to fix our health care system.

Chuck Todd: Rahm And Howard Dean Are Alpha Males, Don't Get Along

Ron Mwangaguhunga | Posted 03.13.2009 | Media


Ron Mwangaguhunga

Chuck Todd explained what he tries to bring to NBC via his reporting. "I'm trying to ask the kitchen table question, the question my mom and grandmother want to know."

Senator Bernie Sanders Backs Dean For HHS Post

The Hill | Posted 03.12.2009 | Politics


Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is the latest lawmaker to back Howard Dean, the former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, for secretary of Hea...

Howard Dean for HHS

Gautam Dutta | Posted 03.09.2009 | Politics


Gautam Dutta

Howard Dean may be exactly what Obama needs: a policy expert and populist who knows how to get things done.

Where the Devil is Dr. Dean?

Pia Sawhney | Posted 03.08.2009 | Politics


Pia Sawhney

After learning more about Daschle's decision to pull out, I posted an OpEd, published weeks earlier in The Nation, to my Facebook page. It was titled, "Missing Howard Dean."

Sam Stein and Ryan Grim

Sen. Harkin Backs Dean For HHS Secretary

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein and Ryan Grim | Posted 03.08.2009 | Politics


The idea of nominating Howard Dean to head up the Department of Health and Human Services has the backing of at least one prominent national Democrat....

Dump Dirty Daschle, Designate Dean

Rob Kall | Posted 03.07.2009 | Politics


Rob Kall

Daschle is not the right man for rescuing our health care system. He's the right man to protect corporate interests, to put on a show of smoke and mirrors. Give the job to Dean.

Howard Dean Must Be Losing It

Jake Goldman | Posted 03.07.2009 | Comedy


Jake Goldman

Howard Dean is sitting in a chair in his underwear, eating a bowl of beans with a fork. His hair is really messed up. The TV is blaring an interview between President Barack Obama and NBC News Anchor, Brian Williams.

Howard Dean for HHS or Health Czar

Cenk Uygur | Posted 03.06.2009 | Politics


Cenk Uygur

There's no way that Rahm Emanuel's animosity toward Dean can be explained away if they pass over him again, especially given his tremendous success at the DNC.

Howard Dean For HHS

Ryan J. Davis | Posted 03.06.2009 | Politics


Ryan J. Davis

Tom Daschle's withdrawal leaves an opening at Health and Human Services. Howard Dean is the man for that job.

Republicans Fiddle with Abortion While America Burns

Paul Jenkins | Posted 02.25.2009 | Politics


Paul Jenkins

The Republican strategy sounds like the demon child of Mao's Cultural Revolution and Stalin's five-year plans: a criminal intolerance of social differences combined with an outrageously failed economic policy.

Howard Dean Says Goodbye In Letter

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 02.14.2009 | Politics


Howard Dean, outgoing chair of the Democratic National Committee, wrote a letter saying goodbye to supporters. The full text: Four years ago, I becam...

We'll Miss The Vermont Rebel Yell

Blaise Nutter | Posted 02.12.2009 | Politics


Blaise Nutter

Howard Dean has to be given credit for kick-starting the Democratic Online Machine. Online fundraising, blogs, social networks -- these were all part of Dean's big new way of campaigning.

Friday Talking Points [60] -- Democratic Assertiveness Training

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.09.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

What a week! With Congress back in session, with the excitement of newly-elected members being sworn in (or barred at the door, as the case may be), ...

Dean Allies: Obama Snubbed Him

Politico | Posted 02.09.2009 | Politics


The conspicuous absence of Howard Dean from Thursday's press conference announcing Tim Kaine's appointment as Democratic National Committee chair was ...

Sam Stein

Obama Welcomes Kaine To DNC, Praises Dean's Legacy

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 02.09.2009 | Politics


Barack Obama heaped praise on incoming DNC Chairman Tim Kaine during a press conference with the Virginia Governor at the party's headquarters on Thur...

Sam Stein

Howard Dean Absent From Obama/DNC Affair

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 02.07.2009 | Politics


Barack Obama is set to host a press conference with incoming Democratic National Committee Chair Tim Kaine on Thursday in what will ostensibly mark th...

Kaine Likely To Expand Faith Offensive As DNC Chair

US News & World Report | Posted 02.05.2009 | Politics


Barack Obama's decision to tap Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine to be the next Democratic National Committee chairman is a sign that the party will very likely...

50 Most Fascinating People of 2008

Mike Smith | Posted 02.02.2009 | Media


Mike Smith

Working with Craig Newmark of craigslist changed my life. In terms of his approach to "doing well by doing good" and creating social responsibility ties -- I was inspired.

My 2008 "McLaughlin Awards" [Part 2]

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.26.2009 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Love her or hate her, you have to admit that John McCain's selection of Sarah Palin for the Republican ticket this year was without any doubt the boldest political tactic of the year.