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Howard Dean to Form New Christian Coalition
Counterjab ^ | 06/14/2005 | Chris Davis

Posted on 06/14/2005 4:42:17 PM PDT by writer33

Chicago—In a bold new move, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean bowed down to the House of Jackson on Sunday, making not one but two visits to friendly audiences at the Rainbow/PUSH headquarters, trying to tone down the rhetoric that has landed him in so much hot water lately, while announcing his plans for a new coalition on reaching out to evangelicals.

Dean’s newfound message discipline did not preclude a personal snipe at his counterpart, Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman. The new coalition, called ‘The Committed Christian Coalition,’ is part of Howard Dean’s new strategy to counter the Christian right. “I do not want to hear any more about Ken Mehlman going to African-American churches,” Dean said. “Republicans ought not to get even 2 percent of the African-American vote in 2008. Praise God! And that’s part of what my new coalition will do. We’re here to dispel the myth that African-Americans are included in the Christian right. We know different. They’re right and they’re white!”

In recent weeks, Dean has noted that Republicans have never made an honest living in their lives, and that Republicans are pretty much a white, Christian party and that embattled House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Texas) ought to return home where he could serve his jail sentence.

“Any party that caters to redneck, snake-toting, bible-thumping, cousin-marrying Christians isn’t going to be included in our coalition, yelled Dean. “That includes those icky, bead-wearing Catholics too. We’re here, we’re ethnic and we’re reaching out to compassionate evangelicals!

Cheney, in an interview on June 13, 2005, broadcast on Fox News’ Hannity & Colme,’ stomped on Dean and said that Dean was not the kind of individual you want to have representing your political party. “I’ve never been able to understand his appeal. Maybe his mother loved him, but I’ve never met anybody who does.” The Michael Jackson Connection, a.k.a the Sean Hannity Show, aired the interview again on his June 14, 2005 show.

Dean was asked to respond to the kick in the teeth by Vice President Cheney. Standing, he rolled up his sleeves and fired away. “My view is that Fox News is a propaganda outlet for the Republican Party and I don’t comment on the bull that comes from Fox News. It’s obvious that Cheney is feeling the heat from the ‘Committed Christian Coalition.’ I know he doesn’t want a piece of me. He can’t hang with the big dogs!”

Dean talked about the Bible, Jesus, respecting people who disagree with you and the persuasive power of deep convictions, punching Cheney and the Christian right in the mouth. He continued to push the ‘Committed Christian Coalition’ in his efforts to reach out to the compassionate snake charmers and the poor southern hicks that make up the vast majority of evangelicals.

“Let me remind those Republicans,” Dean fired, “that the Bible mentions helping the poor 3,000 times. I have not yet seen gay marriage mentioned in the Bible. That is a Republican issue. If those holy rollers won’t include gay marriage, then we won’t include them in the ‘Committed Christian Coalition.’ As usual, the Republicans can talk the talk, but they can’t walk the walk.”

Dean also remarked that Republicans would get a heavy dose of the ‘Committed Christian Coalition’ when it walked all over them come 2006 and 2008. We’re left, we’re praying and we’re in their face,” yelled an angered Dean to the crowd. “We’re going to take back values in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Texas, Arizona, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, and then we’re going back to Washington to take back the White House!”


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To: LUV W

Thanks for the nice comments and for reading.


41 posted on 06/14/2005 6:01:16 PM PDT by writer33 ("In Defense of Liberty," a political thriller, released in March. Buy it. I need new shoes. :))
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To: writer33

.......I'm more of the "bible-thumpin'" type of right-winger! LOL!


42 posted on 06/14/2005 6:01:50 PM PDT by luvie (GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND GOD BLESS THE USA!)
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To: LUV W

Not one of them there protestant bible thumpers? Oh, no! Does that mean you married your cousin? :) Hehe!


43 posted on 06/14/2005 6:15:27 PM PDT by writer33 ("In Defense of Liberty," a political thriller, released in March. Buy it. I need new shoes. :))
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Dang! Ya know--I should ask! It could be....somewhere down the line in this ole redneck state that we were kissin' kin! LOL! But Dean should watch his bu**--we all also carry those rifles and shotguns in the rack behind the seat of our ole pickup truck! Might just bag ourselves a left-wing nutjob one of these nights when the full moon is out! He'd fit nicely over the front fender!


44 posted on 06/14/2005 6:20:45 PM PDT by luvie (GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND GOD BLESS THE USA!)
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To: writer33

A better title: "christians" for sodomy and killing babies.

Dean is getting madder by the day.


45 posted on 06/14/2005 6:28:59 PM PDT by Aussie Dasher (The Great Ronald Reagan & John Paul II - Heaven's Dream Team!)
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To: writer33
"We’re here, we’re ethnic and we’re reaching out to compassionate evangelicals!"

I've always thought that this would be a bit difficult since he's already admitted hating half the population...

46 posted on 06/14/2005 6:45:09 PM PDT by Libloather (Hillary, I still want my FBI file back...)
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To: writer33
Sounds like the rantings of a deranged man.

He's serious, though, isn't he? Has he ever read the print of what he's said? Or doesn't he want to read anything that will make him look foolish.

His logic is the worst I've ever encountered.

He said something about respecting people who disagree with you but it's obvious that he doesn't respect people who disagree with him.

Me thinks the Democrat Party has falled off the deep end.
47 posted on 06/14/2005 6:55:38 PM PDT by HighlyOpinionated (http://chrenkoff.blogspot.com - an MSM-free zone)
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To: LUV W
Dang! Ya know--I should ask! It could be....somewhere down the line in this ole redneck state that we were kissin' kin! LOL! But Dean should watch his bu**--we all also carry those rifles and shotguns in the rack behind the seat of our ole pickup truck! Might just bag ourselves a left-wing nutjob one of these nights when the full moon is out! He'd fit nicely over the front fender!

Yep. You rednecks and your three issues: Gods, Guns and Gays. :) Hehe!

48 posted on 06/14/2005 6:57:32 PM PDT by writer33 ("In Defense of Liberty," a political thriller, released in March. Buy it. I need new shoes. :))
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To: HighlyOpinionated

ARGH, you caught me. I thought you were being series. I need to make sure to look at the person who posted and wrote before I go off on my own little tangent.

HardeeHarHarHar.


49 posted on 06/14/2005 6:58:11 PM PDT by HighlyOpinionated (http://chrenkoff.blogspot.com - an MSM-free zone)
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To: Aussie Dasher

This was a parody and satire. Of course, some of the quotes were word for word for what Dean said.


50 posted on 06/14/2005 6:58:59 PM PDT by writer33 ("In Defense of Liberty," a political thriller, released in March. Buy it. I need new shoes. :))
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To: Libloather
I've always thought that this would be a bit difficult since he's already admitted hating half the population...

Shows just how closed-minded you are, L. :) Hehe!

51 posted on 06/14/2005 7:00:23 PM PDT by writer33 ("In Defense of Liberty," a political thriller, released in March. Buy it. I need new shoes. :))
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To: HighlyOpinionated

Me thinks you're absolutely right. And we're all broken up inside about it. :)


52 posted on 06/14/2005 7:01:10 PM PDT by writer33 ("In Defense of Liberty," a political thriller, released in March. Buy it. I need new shoes. :))
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To: writer33

EVERYTHING about Dean is parody and satire! It's hard to know where it stops and starts.


53 posted on 06/14/2005 7:08:06 PM PDT by Aussie Dasher (The Great Ronald Reagan & John Paul II - Heaven's Dream Team!)
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To: writer33

Yeah, an' ya just better bet we kin git our point acrost on all three uv 'em, too! Ya crazy Yankee!!


54 posted on 06/14/2005 7:11:59 PM PDT by luvie (GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND GOD BLESS THE USA!)
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To: Aussie Dasher

Dean's whole existence is satire. It makes for easy parodies. Thanks for reading, AD.


55 posted on 06/14/2005 7:20:09 PM PDT by writer33 ("In Defense of Liberty," a political thriller, released in March. Buy it. I need new shoes. :))
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To: LUV W
Yeah, an' ya just better bet we kin git our point acrost on all three uv 'em, too! Ya crazy Yankee!

Close-minded bible thumpers. That's why they're the need for the Committed Christian Coalition. :)

56 posted on 06/14/2005 7:21:19 PM PDT by writer33 ("In Defense of Liberty," a political thriller, released in March. Buy it. I need new shoes. :))
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To: writer33

I'druther be "close-minded" than to have to be "committed"! That Dean wouldn't last a minute ifen I could git 'im in my sights!


57 posted on 06/14/2005 7:26:50 PM PDT by luvie (GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND GOD BLESS THE USA!)
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To: LUV W

:)


58 posted on 06/14/2005 7:28:38 PM PDT by writer33 ("In Defense of Liberty," a political thriller, released in March. Buy it. I need new shoes. :))
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To: writer33


59 posted on 06/15/2005 3:07:55 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: writer33

heh-heh...like it.


60 posted on 06/15/2005 5:12:14 AM PDT by bitt ("There are troubling signs Bush doesn't care about winning a third term." (JH2))
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