Unconventional Wisdom

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Feb 20, 2008 Since Super Tuesday produced not one but a duo of Democratic front-runners, pundits from across the political spectrum have made ominous noises about the potential dangers of a prolonged contest between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Here, Truthdig's seasoned political correspondent, Bill Boyarsky, begs to differ. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Howard Dean’s Personalized Query to GOP Debaters

Staff / Truthdig Nov 29, 2007 Howard Dean knows a thing or two about the perils of the campaign trail. Here, the man who emitted the deadliest scream in American political history wonders why any of the Republican presidential hopefuls taking the stage in Wednesday's CNN/YouTube debate consider themselves candidates of change. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Howard Dean Mixes It Up With Colbert

Staff / Truthdig May 18, 2007 The DNC chairman sits down with Stephen Colbert for a raucous discussion on the Republican debate, torture and why the Democrats won't go on Fox News: "No sense in going on propaganda outlets when you don't have to." Other Dean zingers include: "Any Republican debate is torture," and "John McCain knows something about torture, the rest of the guys were just windbags." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dean Fights Back

Staff / Truthdig Nov 16, 2006 During an appearance on Fox News Sunday, Howard Dean defended his chairmanship of the DNC against James Carville's recent onslaught: "The truth is, we got six governors. We got nine additional legislative chambers. New Hampshire now has a Democratic House and Senate for the first time in a century." Not to mention, you know, the Congress. Watch it Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Dean Machine

Staff / Truthdig Nov 11, 2006 It seems like just yesterday that Karl Rove was touted as a campaign genius. Now Britain's Labour Party is tapping Howard Dean for his election wisdom. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Truthdiggers of the Week: The Architects of Nov. 7

Staff / Truthdig Nov 11, 2006 Truthdig salutes the individuals and organizations that swept the Democrats to victory: the members of the Democratic leadership, and the progressive netroots. Kudos all around. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

John Kerry on Lieberman-Cheney Love Connection

Staff / Truthdig Aug 21, 2006 John Kerry went on "This Week" Sunday to blast Dick Cheney and Joe Lieberman's stance on the war. Referring to primary voters, Kerry said: "they're not Dean Democrats, they're not Kerry Democrats, they're not Lamont Democrats -- they're Democrats." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Lamont Heads New GOP Bogeymen Lineup

Staff / Truthdig Aug 10, 2006 RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman has released a video titled "From NDR to Ned Lamont: The Democratic Party's Transformation From Strength to Weakness" Its message is obvious Its logic is ludicrous -- ie that only blind adherence to Bush's failed policies will make America safe (More after the jump) . Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

John Dean Lauds ‘Playing President’

Staff / Truthdig Jul 29, 2006 In a thoughtful review, the former presidential counselor and bestselling author writes about Robert Scheer's new book: "If anyone has more succinctly stated and summarized the folly we call presidential campaigns, I am not aware of it -- and I read widely about the subject." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dean Misstates Party’s Platform on Gays

Staff / Truthdig May 18, 2006 The Democratic chairman, speaking on Pat Robertson's network, said that the Dems' platform declares "marriage is between a man and a woman"--when, in fact, it doesn't. Gay rights groups are angry. Update: Pat Robertson, by the say, said that God told him that America would be hit by tsunamis in 2006. OK, Dean misspoke, but what a sad commentary that he was having a serious conversation with a delusional hate-monger like Robertson, anyway. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Division on the War at Arianna’s

Jon Wiener / Truthdig Mar 1, 2006 At Huffington's recent Democratic Party fundraiser, Howard Dean talked a lot, in strong language, about retaking the House but was stunningly silent on Iraq. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Dems Didn’t Take a Dime From Abramoff, Dean Says

Staff / Truthdig Jan 9, 2006 Don't believe the hype, says Howard Dean, this is a purely Republican scandal | more Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )