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Old 08-13-2009, 05:35 PM
 
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The former Vermont governor added the caveat that he thought "cooler heads" would
ultimately prevail and that a government run option for insurance coverage would be passed.
But his remarks are some of the most threatening yet to be directed at Democrats from within the party.

Dean, who is a keynote speaker at the Netroots Nation conference at Pittsburgh this week,
said he was "in favor" of holding recalcitrant senators and congressman accountable on health care related issues.

Dean: "There Will Be Primaries" For Dems Who Vote Against Public Option
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Old 08-13-2009, 05:37 PM
 
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You betcha.

The great thing about living in MA is that my representatives and senators are the living embodiment of the Democratic Party. I never have to worry about them selling out the party for a buck.
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Old 08-13-2009, 05:40 PM
 
Location: Redondo Beach, CA
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I'm so sorry he got shamed out of the presidential race. I actually voted for him in the primaries by early absentee ballot, and he withdrew before my state's vote actually took place.
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Old 08-13-2009, 05:44 PM
 
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The former Vermont governor added the caveat that he thought "cooler heads" would
ultimately prevail and that a government run option for insurance coverage would be passed.
But his remarks are some of the most threatening yet to be directed at Democrats from within the party.

Dean, who is a keynote speaker at the Netroots Nation conference at Pittsburgh this week,
said he was "in favor" of holding recalcitrant senators and congressman accountable on health care related issues.

Dean: "There Will Be Primaries" For Dems Who Vote Against Public Option
Blue Cross Dems read and heed.
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Old 08-13-2009, 05:44 PM
 
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I think Dean was more left of center than Obama in some of his views?
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Old 08-13-2009, 05:46 PM
 
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I think Dean was more left of center than Obama in some of his views?
Not hard to be, as Obama is a Moderate Corporatist.

Not the Obama we elected, but the one who governs.
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Old 08-13-2009, 05:48 PM
 
Location: S.E. US
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Wonder how many Democrats will actually have the courage to stand up to the threats.
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Old 08-13-2009, 05:51 PM
 
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Wonder how many Democrats will actually have the courage to stand up to the threats.
What do you deem as threats?
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Old 08-13-2009, 06:08 PM
 
Location: S.E. US
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What do you deem as threats?
I guess you didn't read the article.
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Old 08-13-2009, 06:09 PM
 
Location: Jonquil City (aka Smyrna) Georgia- by Atlanta
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The former Vermont governor added the caveat that he thought "cooler heads" would
ultimately prevail and that a government run option for insurance coverage would be passed.
But his remarks are some of the most threatening yet to be directed at Democrats from within the party.

Dean, who is a keynote speaker at the Netroots Nation conference at Pittsburgh this week,
said he was "in favor" of holding recalcitrant senators and congressman accountable on health care related issues.

Dean: "There Will Be Primaries" For Dems Who Vote Against Public Option
That is right! There will be. This is our NUMBER ONE issue. Far more important than any other.
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