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Re: Howard Dean for HHS ( 2.00 / 4 ) I don't think there's any question that the netroots are extremely pro-Dean. That said, it takes like 1 or 2 recs to make the rec list on this site! If Team Obama is gauging netroots opinion by quickly scanning the rec list at MyDD (I'm pretty sure they ...
Why Not Gingrich for HHS?
blogs.cqpolitics.com — Quick, name three past secretaries of HHS. Okay, two? One? Don't even know what HHS stands for? Don't worry, most Americans probably would fail this little quiz. If you passed, take your honors as a super geek. In normal times,... (more) Why Not Gingrich for HHS?
Appoint Howard Dean to HHS!
facebook.com — Global Basic Info Type: Organizations - Political Organizations Description: We support Gov. Howard Dean MD as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services. Given his medical background, his support across the country, his background working with ... (more) Appoint Howard Dean to HHS!
Sen. Harkin Backs Dean For HHS Secretary
huffingtonpost.com — The idea of nominating Howard Dean to head up the Department of Health and Human Services has the backing of at least one prominent national Democrat. Iowa Senator Tom Harkin, who endorsed Dean's presidential campaign in 2004 and is rumored to be in ... (more) Sen. Harkin Backs Dean For HHS Secretary
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Daily Digest: McCain Forwards, Dean in Demand, and Oversight Gets Lost in the Sausage
techPresident — ... has blossomed from 1,300 to 2,100 members overnight. And MyDD's Jerome Armstrong points at the excitement around Dean on his blog and asks, "Is anyone listening? Do the netroots get a seat at Obama's table?" ...

2/4: Daschle Goes Down
Blogometer — ... that Daschle's departure has damaged the long-term prospects of health care reform. Ex-DNC Chair Howard Dean appears to be the netroots' ...

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