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*"The demographic trends favor the Democrats because we are an inclusive and accepting party. If you look at folks of color, even women, are more successful in the Democratic Party than they are in the white — excuse me [giggles] — in the Republican Party."<ref>http://www.newsmax.com/insidecover/Howard_Dean/2008/08/16/122584.html</ref>

*"The demographic trends favor the Democrats because we are an inclusive and accepting party. If you look at folks of color, even women, are more successful in the Democratic Party than they are in the white — excuse me [giggles] — in the Republican Party."<ref>http://www.newsmax.com/insidecover/Howard_Dean/2008/08/16/122584.html</ref>

==2008 Presidential Elections==

==2008 Presidential Elections==

Under Dean's direction along with powerful allies, succeeded in defeating Republicans in the Presidency. Maintains majority party Democrat congress with 17% approval ratings.

Under Dean's direction along with powerful allies, the Democrats succeeded in defeating Republicans in run for the Presidency. Congress maintained and enlarged its Democratic majority party status.  

==2006 Congressional Races==

==2006 Congressional Races==

By blaming Republicans for all the problems in America, with direct emphasis on Iraq defeat, gains the majority House and Senate for Democrats.

By blaming Republicans for all the problems in America{{fact}}, with emphasis on ending the [[Iraq war]], the Democratic Party gained the majority in both the House and the Senate.

 

Dean, who during his presidential campaign once declared, "If Bill Clinton can be the first 'black president,' I can be our first '[[gay]] president.'<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A17718-2005Feb11.html ,Howard Dean Meets Democratic Caucuses February 12, 2008]</ref>

==DNC Caucus Meetings==

==DNC Caucus Meetings==

February 11, 2005 a series of special interest group meetings took place at the Hilton Washington. Seven separate groups, seven meetings the same day; had their agenda made known to the Democratic party and specifically DNC chairman Howard Dean.  He did not disappoint and was greeted with standing ovations.

On February 11, 2005 a series of special interest group meetings took place at the Hilton Washington. Seven separate groups in seven meetings the same day had their agenda made known to the Democratic party and specifically DNC chairman Howard Dean.

 

* Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Caucus: "You are among the most persecuted people in the history of mankind," said Dean

* Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Caucus, "You are among the most persecuted people in the history of mankind," says Dean

* National Seniors Coordinating Council: "Democrats have a lot of work to do among seniors," said Dean

 

* Women's Caucus: "Women are not an interest group, they are a majority," said Dean

* National Seniors Coordinating Council, "Democrats have a lot of work to do among seniors," says Dean

* Native Americans: "I'm sick of the DNC treating Indians like an ATM machine that has to be courted every couple of years," said Kaylin Free of Oklahoma. Dean replied, "yes, this has to stop." <ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A17718-2005Feb11.html The Special-Interest Group Hug, February 12, 2008]</ref>

 

* African American caucus: Dean addressed 150 members, saying, "we're gonna need lots of help from y'all," and, "we Democrats don't pay enough attention to our core groups.... You think the RNC could get this many people of color into a single room? ... Maybe if they got the hotel staff in there." <!-- where are these quotations from? -->

* Women's Caucus, "Women are not an interest group, they are a majority." says Dean

* The Asian Pacific Islander American Caucus, a subdued gathering of 15 members disputing quarter vote representation instead of full votes. Dean said he would look into it without any promises.  

 

* Hispanic Caucus: Dean lamented the a loss of support from Hispanic voters. He took a question from the audience. Before Dean could finish, an insight to the man emerged: Vice chair of the Transgender Caucus, Gloria Nieto, explained to the Hispanic Caucus about her female partner that she wed in Massachusetts of the prior year. Gloria said that "she hopes that her community will always be respected within the Democratic Party." Dean walked from the podium to embrace the women in an affectionate hug, crying. <ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A17718-2005Feb11.html] ,The Special-Interest Group Hug, February 12, 2008]</ref> {{quotebox|"That's why I'm a Democrat,"}}

* Native Americans, some who are angry speak out for the community  "I'm sick of the DNC treating Indians like an ATM machine that has to be courted every couple of years," Kaylin Free of Oklahoma. Dean says "Yes, this has to stop." <ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A17718-2005Feb11.html The Special-Interest Group Hug, February 12, 2008]</ref>

 

* African American caucus, Dean addresses 150 members, "We're gonna need lots of help from y'all", "We Democrats don't pay enough attention to our core groups ", Dean quips. "You think the RNC could get this many people of color into a single room?", "Maybe if they got the hotel staff in there."  

 

* The Asian Pacific Islander American Caucus, a subdued gathering of 15 members disputing quarter vote representation instead of full votes. Dean said he'll look into it without any promises.  

 

* Hispanic Caucus, Dean laments the a loss of support from Hispanic voters. He takes a question from the audience. Before Dean can finish, a rare insight to the man emerges. Vice chair of the Transgender Caucus, Gloria Nieto, a teary-eyed actor explains to the Hispanic Caucus about her female partner that she wed in Massachusetts last year. Gloria says "she hopes that her community will always be respected within the Democratic Party." He walks from the podium to embrace the women in an affectionate hug. Dean is crying. <ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A17718-2005Feb11.html] ,The Special-Interest Group Hug, February 12, 2008]</ref> {{quotebox|"That's why I'm a Democrat,"}}

==Medical Doctor==

==Medical Doctor==

Howard Dean, in addition to being a governor, started his career in medicine. He fails to uphold the modern version of the Hippocratic Oath by supporting [[abortion]]. The Hippocratic Oath says "Above all, I must not play at God" Also, "with special obligations to all my fellow human beings"<ref>[http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=20909 Definition of Hippocratic Oath]</ref>

Howard Dean, in addition to being a governor, started his career in medicine. He supports [[abortion]].

==Gays==

==Same-sex Civil Unions==

On April 25, 2000, Governor Howard Dean signed the law HB 847. In title, no mention of the term marriage. However, the law does offer a non-exclusive list of twenty-four legal benefits, protections and responsibilities for spouses of civil unions.<ref>[http://www.vermontcivilunion.com/union/faq.html Vermot Civil Union Facts]</ref>

On April 25, 2000, Governor Howard Dean signed the law HB 847. In the bill's title there is no mention of the term marriage, however the law does offer a non-exclusive list of twenty-four legal benefits, protections and responsibilities for spouses of civil unions.<ref>[http://www.vermontcivilunion.com/union/faq.html Vermot Civil Union Facts]</ref>

==References==

==References==