My meeting with Howard Dean

Just got back about 20 minutes ago from meeting Howard Dean.

Damn, it was cool.

I only had the opportunity to spend a few minutes with him, but they were productive. Introduced myself as a candidate for the 16th District in Ohio for the US House, and he smiled and wished me luck. Told me that I'll need money, and these fundraisers were the perfect place to network and meet people who would eventually donate (I took immediate advantage of that advice).

He asked me what my campaigning strength was and how could I use it. I told him "energy" and stated that I would use it like I had done when I organized 16 anti-war protests in my hometown.

I told him thatBush was headed to Cleveland in September for a speech on the economy and we'd be there to protest. His advice - "be visible".

We then had our picture taken together (which will go right up on the website as soon as it's launched), and he greeted a few others before giving an AMAZING speech. Very energetic, full of passion. I love hearing this man talk...he's got fire that plays well to a friendly crowd.

After his speech, he took a few questions, and I was fortunate enough to meet Cleveland Mayor Jane Campbell during that period.

I managed to position myself in a good spot after his speech, and we connected again on his way out. He left me with his campaign HQ phone number and asked me to keep him informed on the status of my campaign (gave me an extension of somebody to stay in touch with). There were a few more pieces of advice traded, and I was on my way.

Cloud Nine right now. Damn, that felt GREAT!!!!!

By the way, I have a great picture of the 2 of us, but need someone to serve it for me.

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Other notes;
-I got to meet Spike Trees from DU, who has already e-mailed me with some kick-ass news and advice. Thanks, and check your e-mail for that picture!

-No sign of Metzenbaum.

-Another DUer was there too, but he's a lurker. Nice to meet you too!

I'm sure I 'll recall more great moments, but right now I'm too fired up to think straight!!!!

We've just been talkin' about Dean all afternoon and you were out meetin' him!

Can't wait to see the two of you!

I think it's Great that you were able to connect with him! I imagine that makes your own campaign more energized and moving forward!

Post it in this thread, and if you can, resize it so I can use it as a sig pic????

Please?

Thanks!!!

Go get em Kube!

..I saw the resemblance. But I never saw the show.

The guy looks like a neo-nazi from American History X or something....

While he was doing Parker Lewis. hehehehehe No pic ....sorry.

The crowd was largely the idealistic progressive crowd and Dr. Dean did a good job of defending his turf as a centrist.

The best part was when he got fired up and stated that we have to make labor, and minorities prominent in the campaign so that we can beat Bush by 3 or 4 million votes. He was truly passionate.

or is that someone else?

That was me, I changed my screen name.

:D

& good on you that you got to meet Dean. Best of luck to you--I hope you can carry the good feeling you've got right now with you throughout your campaign.

Really delighted to hear your exciting news! Great pics!

:toast:

Julie

Is that going to be your sig? Kicks :kick:!

I'll be meeting Joe Trippi this week (we're hosting an ice cream social where I live and Joe is the guest of honor), but you've met the Top Dog!

Congrat!

:thumbsup:

That's should be Fun!

Way to go. Actually, from the pic howard could be your long lost uncle. sheesh. this site is sooo kewl!!!!

Good on you for your effort and I wish you great success!

:hi:

Glad you had a good meeting with Dean, AWD.

Best of luck with the campaign - give 'em hell!

:toast:

You are so lucky to have not only listened to this man, but to meet him AND have a pic.

Gee, does he come across as passionate in person as he does in the TV speeches I have seen?

:bounce:

;-)

He asked me what my campaigning strength was and how could I use it.

I told you to be ready to talk about your campaign. Had you more time, he'd have wanted to know more about it, I'm sure.

SOOOOOO GREAT. Congratulations! The pic is mahvelous, and I LOVE your new sig line.

Thanks for the report.

GOOOO, AWD! GO, Dean!

Eloriel

Now I have a question...how do you post pictures and banners like those in previous posts? I found a Dean banner on People Powered Graphics I wanted to use. I've posted for some help on Ask the Adminstrators and have gone to FAQ. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I don't really "do" Windoze, but I've heard that if you right click on a pic on a website and 'get properties' that's how to see its url with Windoze.

Images from some sites, like geocities for example, are blocked by DU.

...blocks hotlinking, not DU. Several servers do that to prevent overuse of their resources (and also to ensure that every hit on a site they host is accompanied by an ad) - Angelfire, Tripod, 50megs, Geocities, etc.

For example, this picture was linked from my old Angelfire site:

www.imagestation.com

Easy!

And I sure am impressed with Dr Dean and his willingness to give campaigning advice. Seems like he is not only interested in just more Dem wins, but also is interested in the candidate himself. That always says pretty good things about a person's character, and makes me believe my impressions of him are correct.

I'd vote for AWD, too, but that would involve vote fraud as I'm another state ...

That must have been exciting. I hope Stark County voters will actually study the leadership of R. Regula (and wife) and realize it is TIME FOR A CHANGE.

It's really neat that you got to meet and get advice from(hopefully) the next President of the United States! :bounce: :bounce:

I'm happy for you, and thank you for the report. Sure hope I get to meet him.