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About Me

Well, I achieved national prominence during my campaign for the Democratic nomination for President. I began my campaign on a platform of balanced federal budgets and universal health care and was later thrust into the national spotlight because of my outspoken opposition to the war in Iraq. My presidential campaign was distinctive for its use of the Internet to organize supporters and raise an unprecedented $30 million from average contributions of under $100.I began my political career in 1983 as a member of the Vermont House of Representatives. I was elected lieutenant governor of Vermont in 1986, and was reelected in 1988 and 1990. I became governor upon the death of Governor Richard A. Snelling on August 14, 1991. Elected to a full term in November 1992, I was reelected four times. I am the past chairman of the National Governors' Association, the Democratic Governors' Association, and the New England Governors' Conference.Before entering politics, I received a medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City in 1978. Upon completing my residency at the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont, I went on to practice internal medicine in Shelburne, VT.Born in New York City, I currently live in Burlington, VT. My wife Judy and I have two children, Anne and Paul.

My Interests

Fiscal Responsibility, Not starting Illegal Wars based on fraudulent intelligence, creating health care for all, electing fellow-minded Democrats to office, getting rid of tax breaks for the rich and empowering our youth to vote.

I'd like to meet:

George W. Bush, so I can give him a one-way ticket back to Crawford, Texas.

Music:

Please contribute to the Democratic National Committee. As the new chair of the DNC I am asking for your support. Together we can change America!!! Contribution amount: $

Television:

I don't watch television. The corporate media needs to be regulated. Their shameful bias needs to be brought to an end.

Books:

The book I wrote, of course: Winning Back America. Purchase online at Amazon.com

My Blog

Statement on the Libby Indictment and Fitzgerald Investigation

To: National Desk Contact: Karen Finney of the Democratic National Committee Press Office, 202-863-8148; Web: http://www.democrats.org WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Special Prosecutor P...
Posted by Howard Dean on Sat, 29 Oct 2005 01:51:00 PST

Paul Krugman "gets it"

NY Times-registration required The Republicans know the America they want, and they are not afraid to use any means to get there," Howard Dean said in accepting the chairmanship of the Democratic...
Posted by Howard Dean on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Middle Class Hurt by Bush's Values

By Gov. Howard Dean, M.D. This is one in a series of weekly syndicated columns written by Governor Howard Dean. Ever since the purveyors of conventional wisdom pronounced that the last election wa...
Posted by Howard Dean on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

ASDC Endorses Howard Dean for DNC Chair

State Chairs' backing comes after thorough endorsement process Today, the Association of State Democratic Chairs (ASDC) endorsed Gov. Howard Dean for Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair. Dean...
Posted by Howard Dean on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

From the Ground Up

By Gov. Howard Dean, M.D. This is one in a series of weekly syndicated columns written by Governor Howard Dean. Over the past thirty years, Republicans have become the majority party in America by...
Posted by Howard Dean on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

The Legacy of Dr. King

The Legacy of Dr. King By Gov. Howard Dean, M.D. On Monday, January 17th, we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Facing obstacles that would have deterred most of us, Dr. King fo...
Posted by Howard Dean on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

I'm Running

I'm Running As I have traveled across our country, I have talked to thousands of people who are working for change in their own communities about the power of politics to make a difference in their...
Posted by Howard Dean on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

The Emerging European Influence

By Gov. Howard Dean, M.D. This is one in a series of weekly syndicated columns written by Governor Howard Dean. Amid the wreckage of President Bush's foreign policy, the United States is at its lo...
Posted by Howard Dean on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Democratic Moral Values

Democratic Moral Values By Gov. Howard Dean, M.D. This is one in a series of weekly syndicated columns written by Governor Howard Dean. Four years ago, the President won 49 percent of the vote....
Posted by Howard Dean on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

The Future of the Democratic Party

Howard Dean | The Future of the Democratic Party By Howard Dean t r u t h o u t | Perspective Monday 06 December 2004 Since Election Day, there has been a lot of predictable mo...
Posted by Howard Dean on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST