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That's why Howard Dean had his records sealed as Governor -- because he leans conservative. Give me a break!

You want this man in charge of our military? I cannot ignore his liberal social stance either -- glad you can!

Howard Dean would be a disaster for America -- just because he can spin with the best of them doesn't mean it is fact! He lies, he lies, and he lies!

From RNC Research on Howard Dean (BTW, every last comment is sourced):

DEAN SINKS TO NEW
LOW AT WMUR DEBATE
Dean Still Unable To Accept Responsibility For Spreading Baseless 9/11 Theory
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DEAN RAISES “INTERESTING THEORY” ON NPR
BUT TONIGHT BLAMES IT ON FOX NEWS

Dean Denies Using Innuendo To Attack President Bush. WMUR’S SCOTT SPRADLING: “Governor Dean, you had once stated that you thought it was possible that the president of the United States had been forewarned about the 9/11 terrorist attacks. You later said that you didn't really know. A statement like that, don't you see the possibility of some Democrats being nervous about statements like that leading them to the conclusion that you are not right for being the next commander in chief?” HOWARD DEAN: “Well, in all due respect, I did not exactly state that. I was asked on Fox, fair and balanced news, that … I was asked why I thought the president was withholding information, I think it was, or 9/11 or something like that. And I said, well, the most interesting theory that I heard, which I did not believe, was that the Saudis had tipped him off.” (ABC News Democrat Candidate Debate, Durham, NH, 12/9/03)

Actually, Fox News Asked Dean About His Theory, Not About President Withholding Information. FOX NEWS’ CHRIS WALLACE: “The most interesting theory is that the president was warned ahead of time by the Saudis? Why would you say that governor?” DEAN: “Because there are people who believe that. We don’t know what happened in 9/11. …” WALLACE: “Do you believe that?” DEAN: “No, I don t believe that. I can’t imagine the President of the United States doing that, but we don’t know and it would be a nice thing to know.” (Howard Dean On Fox News’ “Sunday,” 12/7/03)

Dean Suggested His “Interesting Theory” On NPR. “The most interesting theory that I’ve heard so far – which is nothing more than a theory, I can’t think – it can’t be proved – is that [President Bush] was warned ahead of time [about the 9/11 attacks] by the Saudis.” (NPR’s “The Diane Rehm Show,” 12/1/03)

Washington Post Columnist Suggested Dean’s Comment Shows His Shift To “Nutty” Left. “Now, I cannot testify to Howard Dean’s sanity before this campaign, but five terms as governor by a man with no visible tics and no history of involuntary confinement is pretty good evidence of a normal mental status. When he avers, however, that ‘the most interesting’ theory as to why the president is ‘suppressing’ the Sept. 11 report is that Bush knew about Sept. 11 in advance, it’s time to check on thorazine supplies. When Rep. Cynthia McKinney (D-Ga.) first broached this idea before the 2002 primary election, it was considered so nutty it helped make her former representative McKinney. Today the Democratic presidential front-runner professes agnosticism as to whether the president of the United States was tipped off about 9/11 by the Saudis, and it goes unnoticed. The virus is spreading.” (Charles Krauthammer, “The Delusional Dean,” The Washington Post, 12/5/03

From what I understand, the records were sealed because there were numerous private letters to him from his constiuents - and it wouldn't be fair for reporteers to read the lifestories of people that wrote to him in cpnfidence. I have no problem with that.

As far as the military: I have not heard Dean say he would cut any military spending with regards to technology, the weapons, or the forces. He is for staying in Iraq as long as it will take to finish the job there.

As far as his liberal social stance - it doesn't make a difference because he believes such issues should be determined by the states - and he'll have nothing to do with that if he were president.

He doesn't appear to me to be a liar. He answers questions directly, even if they are unpopular answers. I respect that in a person, even if I disagree with them. It shows conviction and sincerity.

As far as this 9/11 theory -- he evidently mentioned that there was such a theory (which there is). He didn't say he believed it. The people responsible for 'spreading' the theory are the people interviewing him who keep bringing it up.

The fact that Bush and the other Republicans signed that Medicare Bill and the CFR and No Child Left Behind is very disapointing to me. I'm conservative because I want LESS big government, LESS programs, MORE issues left to the states. I'm not seeing this at all.