Why I don't like Dean....

WASHINGTON - He's known as the anti-war candidate whose appeal is to the liberal wing of the Democratic Party, and some Republicans say if Howard Dean gets the nomination, President Bush will be a sure bet to win a second term.

Not so fast, say some moderate congressional Democrats who would be affected if Dean is at the top of the ticket. He also supports gun rights, the death penalty and a balanced budget.

"Balanced budget," read, "fiscal conservative." Remember, Dean is the guy who implemented "welfare reform" as governor of the state of Vermont.

From what I can ascertain, Dean leans "left" only when it comes to his opposition to the war in Iraq. I'm glad he opposed the war, but I want more. Like universal healthcare, demilitarization of the economy, an infusion of funding into infrastructure, education and other social programs, a commitment to environmental protection, reintegration into the global community (World Court, Kyoto Protocol, etc.), a repeal of the Patriot Act, and much more!

How far Democrats have fallen when the front-running, so-called "left" Democratic candidate is pro-gun and supports the death penalty.

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