Individuals, not politicians, will be the driving force behind change and reform in the future of the United States, Howard Dean ’71 told Yale students Thursday.
The former chairman of the Democratic National Committee and 2004 presidential nominee spoke at a Pierson College Master’s Tea Thursday, which was limited to roughly 40 Piersonites who had secured spots through a lottery. Dean covered the midterm elections and the rise of the Tea Party, and emphasized the importance of grassroots movements in making a difference in the world.
Dean attributed the growth of the Tea Party to two factors: the economy and the changing demographics of the United States. While Obama has prevented the economy from falling even further, Dean said the effort is not enough for voters.
“‘It could be much worse’ would not make a very good campaign slogan,” he said, adding that the bad economy has led some people to adopt an “it’s their fault” mentality about their leaders.
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