General Discussion

Then he selected Rahm Emmanuel, whom I dislike immensely, to be his chief of staff. Acting on a personal grudge stemming from Howard Dean’s highly successful DNC leadership through the 2006 midterms, Rahm froze Howard out the made-for-him position as HHS Secretary.

In fact, Rahm froze Howard out of the Obama administration altogether. I was appalled, and was crushed that Obama didn’t show better (and more independent) judgment. Yes, Rahm was well known for his organizational skills and his connections. He was also known for his for being an egotistical hothead who never forgave Howard for being spot-on correct about his 50 State Strategy. Listening to Rahm and tossing Howard aside was an error that had ripples from which the country still suffers today.