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Main Street Journal Excerpt, January Issue: On the Road with Howard Dean

01.27.06

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By Nicholas Carraway

Howard DeanFor those of you who do not know Nicholas Carraway (I assume everyone does), he has spent the better part of the last twenty years traveling the country in a renovated R.V., working as a freelance reporter for a number of wonderful publications. His recent kick has been one-on-one interviews. Mr. Carraway has agreed to send the Main Street Journal his notes. Since he does not believe in the use of computers, the notes come in a large Federal Express envelope and are usually jumbled. The quotes you find in this article are mostly accurate; however, the questions may be somewhat out of place. This interview with Democratic Chair Howard Dean took place at the plush Palm Restaurant NW 19th Street in downtown Washington, D.C.

NC: Governor Dean, welcome.

HD: Thanks, Nicholas.

NC: Governor, since being elected Chairman of the Democratic Party, you have come out swinging against the Republican Party.

HD: Yes, I hate Republicans.

NC: Those are some pretty strong words, to say you hate Republicans.

HD: Actually, that is a little out of context.

NC: But that’s what you just said Governor. You just said, quote, I hate Republicans.

HD: Nicholas, anyone can do that, put words in someone’s mouth. Watch this: Quote, I Google myself daily, Nicholas Carraway. See how that works? You have to consider context.

NC: So what is the context?

HD: What I meant was, Republicans behave the same and look the same. The Republican Party is pretty much a white Christian party.

NC: I see. So that’s the context?

HD: Yes. And also, I hate Republicans. (more…)

Kelsey refuses daily legislative pay

01.26.06

Majority of House members getting paid to do nothing

(NASHVILLE, Tenn., Thursday, January 26, 2006) – Rep. Brian Kelsey (R-Germantown) on the floor today announced that he is returning his “per diem” daily payment for serving in the legislature until the proposed ethics bill reaches the House floor for discussion.

“We’re getting paid to do nothing,” Kelsey said. “This is the heart of ethics reform. Are we doing the people’s business or are we lining our own pockets?” (more…)