Howard Dean

10,000 Words from Ted Kennedy: A little girl and the Lion

Kimberly Krautter | Posted 09.26.2009 | Politics


Kimberly Krautter

The broad, welcoming grin, the twinkle in the eye and the mirth I remembered were there, but our group was treated to something entirely different.

Media: Angry Right-Wingers Are Important; Angry Libs Are Annoying

Eric Boehlert | Posted 09.25.2009 | Media


Eric Boehlert

Suddenly this summer, as right-wing mini-mobs turn health care forums into free-for-alls, as unhinged political rage flows in the streets, and as the Nazi and Hitler rhetoric flies, anger is in.

Howard Dean: Health Care's Jilted Crusader

The Daily Beast | Lloyd Grove | Posted 09.24.2009 | Politics


The doctor's upper lip is so stiff these days, he might want to write himself a prescription for a muscle relaxant. Howard Dean--physician turned gov...

Howard Dean: Grassley's Health Care Distortions "Despicable ... Awful" (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 09.23.2009 | Politics


Howard Dean criticized the Republican Party Sunday morning for picking up false rumors about health care reform started by the far right. Asked about...

No Public Option Is Still Much-Needed Reform

Ryan J. Davis | Posted 09.22.2009 | Politics


Ryan J. Davis

There are 47 million people in America without health insurance and they don't care if it's a public or private option that provides it. They just want access to quality health care.

An Open Letter to Jane Smiley: Please Don't Believe Everything You Read

Maggie Mahar | Posted 09.21.2009 | Politics


Maggie Mahar

Based on what the mainstream press has been reporting, the president is letting us down. But the truth is, the press is just engaging in a time-honored media sport: first build someone up then tear him down.

Aggravating the Base into Action

Charles D. Ellison | Posted 09.19.2009 | Politics


Charles D. Ellison

Obama creates the appearance of a White House in crisis, allowing legislative turmoil and spastic town halls. Why not galvanize the left by threatening to pull the plug on any serious reform?

The Unbearable Weakness of Democratic Being

Cenk Uygur | Posted 09.17.2009 | Politics


Cenk Uygur

A Rasmussen poll now has the Republican Party as more trusted on the health care issue than Democrats. How are they winning? Because the Democrats brought a scalpel to a gun fight.

I Am a Business Owner, and I Fully Support a Public Health Option

Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau | Posted 09.17.2009 | Politics


Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau

I am not an expert on health care reform. But I am an individual who is sick and tired of having one industry have so much control over my personal and business life.

Howard Dean On Public Option: "You Can't Really Do Health Reform Without It"

AP | PHILIP ELLIOTT | Posted 09.17.2009 | Politics


Former Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean, a leading figure in the liberal wing of his party, said Monday he doubts there can be meaningful health ...

Sam Stein

Dean: "There Will Be Primaries" For Dems Who Vote Against Public Option

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 09.13.2009 | Politics


Former Democratic National Committee chair Howard Dean fired one of the clearest warning shots at hesitant Democratic lawmakers on Thursday, insisting...

Sam Stein

Dean Declines Offer To Appear On Dobbs' Radio Show

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 09.13.2009 | Media


Days after calling Howard Dean as a "bloodsucking leftist" who could only be stopped with "a stake through his heart," CNN host Lou Dobbs reached out ...

Sam Stein

Dobbs Sort Of Sorry For Saying Dean Could Be Stopped With "Stake Through His Heart"

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 09.11.2009 | Media


CNN host Lou Dobbs is expressing some regret for referring to former Democratic National Committee Chair Howard Dean as a "bloodsucking leftist" who c...

The Media's Treatment of Palin's Outrageous "Death Panel" Claims

Howard Dean | Posted 09.10.2009 | Media


Howard Dean

There is no truth now, nor has there ever been any truth to the idea that the government encourages euthanasia or infanticide. The media gives this claim credibility simply by repeating it.

Sam Stein

Another Blow To Public Option: Durbin Open To Dropping It

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 09.09.2009 | Politics


One of Barack Obama's chief allies in the United States Senate hinted on Sunday that a public insurance option could go by the wayside as Congress ham...

Healthcare's Public Option: Dean vs. Burgess (VID)

Blaise Zerega | Posted 09.01.2009 | Politics


Blaise Zerega

I have a sinking feeling that by the time the Senate has its turn, the public option will resemble a poor combination of Medicare and Medicaid.

Arianna Discusses Executive Compensation, Financial Crisis With Howard Dean (VIDEO)

Huff TV | Posted 08.29.2009 | Business


Huff TV

Arianna appeared on "Countdown" tonight, guest-hosted by Howard Dean, to discuss the dysfunctional financial industry, and in particular Congress's ba...

Ed Rendell: Hardest Working Man in Infrastructure

Michael Likosky | Posted 08.22.2009 | Politics


Michael Likosky

Governor Rendell has been a tireless advocate of an infrastructure-driven recovery within the NGA and also as co-leader of Building America's Future.

Howard Dean Claims He Is "Actually Not a Shill For the BIO." Then Stop Acting Like One

James Love | Posted 08.22.2009 | Politics


James Love

I have always liked Howard Dean, but nothing excuses what he is doing now.

Sahil Kapur

Howard Dean Dismisses Criticism Of Work For Biotech, Accuses Media Of Devouring GOP Talking Points On Health Care

HuffingtonPost.com | Sahil Kapur | Posted 08.21.2009 | Politics


Speaking about health care on Tuesday, Gov. Howard Dean said the media "hate that they can't take down Obama, so they're using every Republican talkin...

Howard Dean -- Now a Shill for BIO

James Love | Posted 08.20.2009 | Politics


James Love

What exactly would it take to make Howard Dean a lobbyist? A special badge from the Wizard of Oz?

Joe Trippi Admits He Works for BIO, While He Plugs BIO Bill in HuffPo

James Love | Posted 08.17.2009 | Politics


James Love

Trippi posted the lame assertion that "I have never been paid by anyone to post or blog anything by anyone." Well, what is BIO paying Joe to do?

Howard Dean Is Right - Let's Protect Innovation in Health Care Reform

Joe Trippi | Posted 08.08.2009 | Politics


Joe Trippi

There's an important health care debate that's been under the radar. It's the issue of "biosimilars," which are medicines developed to mimic complex biologic drugs that treat diseases like cancer.

Howard Dean: Washington Is More Resistant To Change Than Anything "Except A Few Religious Cults"

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 08.08.2009 | Politics


In an interview with Esquire magazine, former Vermont Governor Howard Dean (author of a new book, "Howard Dean's Prescription for Real Health Care Ref...

Secretary Chu's Bank

Michael Likosky | Posted 08.01.2009 | Business


Michael Likosky

The Clean Energy Bank is essential to deliver on President Obama's mandate to "make sure that we are investing in what's required for long term growth."