Ask Howard Dean

Which do you prefer for the general election: public or private financing? Why?

If neither Senator Obama nor Senator Clinton can get the magic number of 2,024 delegates by the time Convention come around (almost a certainty), why would it be wrong for the Super-Delegates to decide for the Party, who the Nominee will be? Aren't they supposed to? It was the reasoning behind the creation of the Super-Delegates, is it not? Why should they be afraid of being seen as tipping the scales one way or the other?

How are you and the DNC going to straigten out the tangle y'all have created with the Michigan/Florida/superdelegate messes unless you get Hillary and Obama to put the other candidate on the ticket?

When Bill Gates grew big and fast, the anti-trust forces were on the scene quickly. Where have the same overseers been while petroleum companies suck the blue collar man dry? Gas isn't considered a luxury when it's required to get you to the 7-5.

Hillary is still on the race to destroy the party. How is this woman, Hillary, misleading the country, lie after lie abusing the the voters.
Such a shame that Hillary is destroying the party, and it has been.
Sick & tired of her lie, bamboozled the voters.
VOTE ANYONE BUT NOT HILLARY.
Obama voters are so enraged by her lying, misleading the nation, bamboozled voters, we will vote for McCain if Hillary is not drop out.
VOTE ANYONE BUT NOT HILLARY

Why have they not counted MI and FL votes? I know there are a lot of people angry. Also you better check Mr. Obama's tatics he is running the negative campaign. Then when Hillary fires back she gets the blame. Like they ask a hypothetical question and the news runs like the war yesterday. They didn't ask Obama the same question. What the hell is this any way??? One mad voter. I will vote for Mc Cain if he wins and so will a lot of other DEMOCRATS, put that in your pipe and smoke it.

Why does the Democratic party have superdelegates? How would you define their purpose?

Is Hillary really trying to ensure Obama loses in November so she can run again in 2012? What a horrible thought...what is wrong with her? Superdelegates are paying attention to this, I hope

The Democrats are doing so very well in midterm congressional elections, winning Haster's old seat, and now quite improbably poised to grab a very conservative district in Mississippi and another in Louisiana. The willingness among many to change parties is obviously there. Give that Clinton has virtually self destructed by destroying Obama, is it time for a safety candidate like Al Gore, vetted and agreeable, to assure that we take this election that is ours to lose after the profound and misguided failures of Bush?

If you want the superdelegates to start deciding, why not lead by example and throw your hat over the wall and endorse one of the candidates?

Chairman Dean,

It seems media outlets merely stress on how a prolonged nomination process is destructive to the Democrats chances in 2008. However, does not this lengthy process also allow you to build a "Blue-base" in each state - exactly what you wanted to do in your 50 State Plan when you became Chairman.

Dr. Dean,

Why would you choose to alienate voters in Florida in Michigan, two crucial swing states, on the eve of a presidential election? Do you simply not want the Democrats to win?

I would like to know why Howard Dean refused seating to Michigan and Florida delegates at the Democratic Convention this year. Actually, I do know why, but this should not have happened. It just isn't democratic to leave the voters in these states without their voting rights. It makes our Party look absolutely non-caring and oblivious to the rights of the people.

What will Howard Dean do to rectify the situation he has caused by not handling it properly at the beginning -- something must be done -- and soon.

Why on earth won't you do something re: Florida and Michigan????
Leaving many millions of democrats out of the process, and especially leaving Hillary out since she got the most votes (when all names were on the ballet in Florida) and got a very large number of votes in Michigan when there was no reason for any other democrats to go down and vote.
Do something quick before we lose in November due to ?

Mr. Dean, do you hope that one of the democratic candidates follows your famous speech from the last election (where you named off states followed by the "YEHAAAW!") to destroy their chances of winning and thus ending the primary without super delegate intervention?

Mr. Dean, are you still a practicing physician that can write prescriptions? Because whomever loses this primary will need you to write mass amounts of prescription valium to calm them down.

In your unsuccessful bid for president people you thrived and failed as a perceived outsider. Has your position as DNC Chairman provided you with a network of insider political support from which you can launch a second campaign for president?

In your unsuccessful bid for president you thrived and failed as a perceived outsider. Has your position as DNC Chairman provided you with a network of insider political support from which you can launch a second campaign for president?

Abe Lincoln was reviled by fellow Republicans seeking nomination. Felt he was unfit. Lincoln always remained steady and reserved when attacked--and the 3 rivals ended up on his cabinet. Obama needs to make ABE LINCOLN's Story His Story. FYI. Love Obama, but will support Dem candidate.
(source Team of Rivals... go to Amazon)

I want to know if anyone has thought about how the USA will look to the rest of the World if they let Hillary Clinton determine the outcome of a race that she has lost. America is respected around the World, so much so that it polices other countries' election to ensure its fairness. There is no doubt in my mind, that if this Democracy is tampered with in any suspicous way, not only will the American voters lose respect for the USA, but more so, the World will forever view and remember what America has done, and the trust will be destroyed.

One candidate argues that pledged delegates do not exist. What is your position on this concept?

Dr. Dean, how do you feel about the way this race has gone?

One of Hillary's stalwart support groups, and perhaps the one Obama seems to covet the most at the moment, is the over-55 segment of voters. To what extent do you feel this segment is in play for the general election? Commonly, though not always, older voters have taken comfort in older candidates. In this sense, both Democrats stand disadvantaged against John McCain and the perception of wisdom inherent with McCain's age.

How can Obama reach out to connect strongly with this crowd for the first time in a way that can be enhanced and sustained throughout the general election? How can Hillary maintain or enhance the support of this segment in the face of a general election?

What have you been doing to force superdelegates to heed your demand that they declare their endorsements "starting now?" Are there any consequences for those who refuse to endorse until after the primaries are complete? What ethical issues are superdelegates considering in terms of requests for candidate endorsements that precede the state or district votes of the constituencies they represent? What related ethical issues are you being sensitive to, given your role?

i dont understand why you are letting this happen to your party...you will not win anything if this race does not end. letting hilary clinton continue this destrctive campaign is hurting the party. step in and do something...she cannot win!!! why do you let it go on!!