Dean Record Is Source of Dispute (Faux attack)

[Nambe]

Vermont's critics of its former governor say Howard Dean (search) has fashioned himself a humble populist and darling of the Democratic left wing in part because no one has really questioned his record and leadership as governor.

While political pundits are quick to compare him with another once little-known governor who would be president, Bill Clinton, Dean’s detractors back home call him a hothead and a political opportunist who might crack once the media begins to take him to task on the issues.

“Personally, I think he’ll self-destruct at some point,” said Ruth Dwyer, a former Republican state legislator who ran against Dean in 1998 and 2000 re-elections, but failed to beat the six-term popular governor.

“When push comes to shove, and he’s under pressure, he won’t make it, he never could,” said Dwyer.

Vermont state Rep. Frank Mazur, a nine-year Republican legislator, agrees. “He’s got a very short temper; he gets rattled very easily, and when he gets rattled he says dumb things.” ---

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[MercutioATC]

1. Interesting how they're both Republicans, one of whom lost to him...

It doesn't necessarily make them wrong, but I'm not seeing this as an unbiased view. I'm sure Bush will have some less than flattering things to say about the Dem nominee, but that doesn't mean I'll be listening to him.

[jpgray]

2. There ya go

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[philosophie_en_rose]

3. I don't know why I'm not impressed.

Fox News and the losers who couldn't beat Dean are so credible.

[UpInArms]

4. eeeeekkkk!!!!

run!! hide!!! cower!!!

Faux (the ranting rightwing lunatic machine) Spews is bringing out the big Repuglican weenie guns!!!!

:scared:

[Star]

5. So, the attacks begin

Guess they're getting really scared of him.

“He’s got a very short temper; he gets rattled very easily, and when he gets rattled he says dumb things.” --- hmm - sound like any little chimp currently residing in the White House?

[Orangepeel]

6. "he won't make it, he never could"

said the republican who lost to him twice :D

He "made it" those two times at least, didn't he?

[Sagan]

7. well, Dean doesn't need me to defend him...

But it seems odd how many "disaffected" Vermonters are being trotted out by the media whores considering Dean consistently had a 70% approval rating.

Why aren't they talking about "wildly popular Vermont Governor Howard Dean"? Lord knows, if the Chimp's above 50% we get bombarded with how popular he is from the whores.

[classics]

8. ... and when he gets rattled he says dumb things.

Uhhh.. are you sure they were not asking you about Great Leader?

[schultzee]

9. It means they are afraid that he can beat bu$h

And what can we do about faux?

[quilp]

10. he"gets easily rattled" and "says dumb things". Who are they talking about

"No one has really questioned his leadership and record". These are Repukes talking about Dean???? They do have a sense of humor, I give them that.

[Larkspur]

11. A 2 time loser to Dean thinks that Dean will crack under pressure

Why take advice from a loser like this?

If you want advice on how to win elections, go with a proven winner -- Dean. If you want to know how to lose an election, join this Faux News sponsored clown.

[Rose Siding]

18. LOL, This is a Faux Classic

Easily refuted, and accidentally revealing of a positive that they *think* is a negative: Dean calls the press on "Bulls---" questions.

[jamesinca]

12. Pissed off, short tempered and saying dumb things he can still win

What does that say of the people he ran against? It tells me they are either really bad, or they fell for the bait, apperantly twice.

[MODemocrat]

13. Faux = False

That's why I will not watch them. Everything they say is pure old
crap. But, what can one expect, when they're being paid by the Bush
thugs to distort everything.

~~~~~~You go, Howard Dean~~~~~~~

[LauraK]

14. FAUX

Pronunciation: (fO) - ?adj. - artificial or imitation; fake: a brooch with faux pearls.

[WatchWhatISay]

15. Oh Rupert, you know we just can't pick 'em

Could you please tell us dumbass dems who to vote for? Do you think it would be OK if we picked Lieberman?
:eyes:

[Ripley]

16. How did he get re-elected so many times then?

Huh, huh?

[paper chase guy]

17. haha, he's not even close to being nominated yet...

and they're already smearing him? He must scare 'em pretty bad.

[tsipple]

19. Alert: Republican Talking Points Trial

OK, first of all, Faux is quoting Ruth Dwyer?!?! The woman just described herself! As I recall, the main (only?) point of her gubernatorial candidacy was that she hates queer folk.

Naturally, the GOP is searching for some press script. I don't think it'll work. But here's the answer, fellow DUers: laugh! Point at them and giggle. Find it hysterically funny, and joke about it. "Why, Howard Dean has such a terrible temper, he once told a patient, 'Open up and say Ah, darn it!'" (So that's a weak joke, but I'm trying.) Respond as Dean's campaign would. (Issuing the "press haiku" in response to the Vermont poet laureate's endorsement of Kucinich was brilliant.) Call up Fox and keep the chuckles chuckling, since they're a total joke outfit.

[chomskyite2]

20. this is great...

they are obviously scared.

[Ripley]

21. Give me an example of his short temper.

And I will show you dozens of videos of Smirk barking at the press.

I think this is a meme.

[NastyRiffraff]

22. God I love this!

Knowing that Faux takes their talking points from the RNC from the most part, this means the republicans are scared. We all know that the Rove "endorsement" of Dean was bogus; this just proves it.

You go, Dean!

And get ready for some real nastiness. These ain't nice folks.

[dArKeR]

23. Bush AWOL record source of fact

http://www.awolbush.com/

[FredScuttle]

24. Nice quote from a loser in deep, deep denial....

“When push comes to shove, and he’s under pressure, he won’t make it, he never could,” said Dwyer.

LOL...up next on Fox, Wile E. Coyote explains why the Road Runner is destined to trip and be caught at some point and the coach of the Washington Generals tells our studio how the Globetrotters will wilt and crumble under the Generals' full-court pressure.