"Howard Dean is a guy for whom there are principles for which he is willing to lose his office. The Democratic Party is made up of inside-the-Beltway talking heads. Howard Dean offers a fresh, imaginative perspective on the nation’s problems."

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"I first met Gov. Dean when he came to MA to talk about his program to negotiate fair drug prices for all VT residents. Affordable prescriptions are extremely important to seniors and to many others. Too few politicians are willing to stand up to the Pharmaceutical Industry's lobby. We need a president with Gov. Dean's courage and commitment to people over profits. When Gov Dean spoke against the President's rush to a unilateral war in Iraq, he solidified my support."

"Every once in a while, a candidate comes along who really stands out; someone with vision, an inspiring "can do" message, and the strength of character and will to lead. Unfortunately, we've almost given up hope that such a candidate exists. Fortunately, Howard Dean is in the race, and we can elect him President in 2004."

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"I've been a supporter of Howard Dean's for a long time. Gov Dean is a straight talking public servant who won't be afraid to tackle the difficult issues facing our country. As president he'll bring back to the White House a fiscally conservative budget, policies that will stimulate economic development and an agenda that supports working Americans."

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"Howard Dean has touched the political nerves of activists around the country. His rhetoric is honest, his politics are common sense progressivism. He has the intellect, the courage and the vision to be a great Democratic President. I am excited that I will be part of his winning campaign."

"It's becoming more and more apparent to me that we cannot allow George Bush to remain as President. The candidate who has the best chance of defeating him, in my opinion, is Howard Dean. He is smart, energetic and straight-talking. I am happy to join his campaign."

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"Howard Dean represents a chance for Democrats to nominate a candidate for President who will restore the White House as a place where the public will come first in defining our goals for the economy, health care, education, civil rights and the environment."

"As a Governor, Howard Dean, demonstrated his commitment and leadership in pursuing these issues."

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"The highest compliment I can pay is that Howard Dean embodies the best qualities of Jimmy Carter. Both understand civil rights and responsibility; both understand what constitutes a just war; both are fighters for mental and physical health care for every human being; both are honorable men we can be proud to represent us in this country and abroad. As Democrats we must remember at least some of the reasons Jimmy Carter lost his bid for reelection: he told the truth and the Democratic party was divided in its support for him. As Democrats we must look at the total candidate; we must not expect perfection or someone who agrees with each view that we may have on every issue. If we do that we'll elect George Bush just the way we elected Ronald Reagan twenty-four years ago."

"It is with pride that I as chair of one small ward in Newton, MA, have the opportunity to endorse the candidacy of the next President of the United States, Howard Dean, the man who will help all of us take back our country."

From The Nashua Telegraph: Dean picked up endorsements from two present and a former member of the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee, along with a key political activist.

This adds to a volunteer network of a few hundred who connect with a mailing list of 1,600 supporters statewide.

“I am honored that these key Massachusetts Democratic activists have chosen to support my candidacy,” Dean said. “These endorsements clearly show that our campaign is resonating across the nation.

Kate Donaghue of Westborough, Mass., first met Dean, then a Vermont state representative, in 1985 while working on a successful effort to publicly acquire northern Vermont sections of the Long Trail, which runs from eastern Massachusetts to the Canadian border.

Two years later, she walked nine miles up Vermont’s Belvidere Mountain with Dean, then the state’s lieutenant governor.

“I could not picture a lieutenant governor going for a hike of that length with a bunch of tree-huggers. We talked about everything from day-care problems to medical issues,” Donaghue said.

"I endorse Howard Dean for many reasons. One of the most important was his willingness to be out front in his opposition to the Iraq war. But also because I believe (and hope) his views regarding the failed drug war and need to pursue a public health rather than a criminal justice model for dealing with substance abuse are more 'modern' than Kerry's."

"I support Howard Dean for several reasons.

• As a disabled person, I care deeply about health care issues and health care reform.
• As a woman, I am pro-choice and feel the need to keep abortion safe and legal.
• As a Cape Codder, I see our environment going to hell in a handbasket -- beach closings, algae plumes, outfall pipes, and high fecal counts really hurt the Cape.

From DFA Press Release of July 18:
Dorothy Keville of Quincy, co-chair of Marina Bay Civic Association in Quincy and a delegate to both state and national Democratic conventions, said, “Massachusetts is not a one-candidate state. I strongly believe that Howard Dean is the only candidate who can defeat George W. Bush. He has inspired people who have never been involved in the political process before.”

From DFA Press Release of July 18:
North Shore Democrat and Ipswich resident Elizabeth Kilcoyne has endorsed Governor Dean. Kilcoyne, a former Massachusetts State Democratic Committee member, said of Dean, “I support him because he has passion and cares about all people. He has the vision to bridge the gap between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have-nots’. Governor Dean has the strength and leadership to beat George W. Bush.”

"Only Howard Dean, an experienced, responsible chief executive with wit, spunk and a common touch will win against the 200 million dollar Bush machine. Because only Dean can fight on his feet and face the curve balls as they come. The American people liked that in Harry Truman and they like it in Howard Dean."

"I strongly support Gov. Howard Dean for president and I urge others who have been disillusioned and inactive to read, listen and get involved again . I have been active in local, state and presidential politics since the early 60s. During the last few years I have found few candidates that touch a cord with me in the way Gov. Dean has today. I find Gov. Dean both exciting in style and correct on most of the issues. He has a broad array of positions I agree with ranging from his stance on "The WAR" to Universal Health Care. He is Right on Education, the environment and Very right on balancing the budget to get the economy BACK to where it was before the Nov 2000 coup. I fully endorse his candidacy."

From DFA Press Release of July 18:
Kathy Pasquina of West Newbury was first drawn to the Governor by his strong, principled stand on the war in Iraq, and admires his record on health care. “I was impressed by Dean’s success with health care in Vermont,” said Pasquina. “A full 92% of adults in Vermont, and 96% of children, have access to health care thanks to Howard Dean’s policies. His fiscal responsibility ensured that even in down times, the state did not have to cut back on services.”

“Howard Dean is a rare mix of guts, intelligence, integrity and vision that is a formula for uncommon leadership. Dean is a powerhouse of energy, empowering others to restore America to its historic purpose. He will rank among the great Presidents of our lifetime.”

Ken Reeves announced today that he has endorsed Democratic Presidential contender Howard Dean for President.

Ken Reeves has served on the Cambridge City Council since 1989. From 1992 to 1995 he was Mayor of Cambridge, and holds the distinction of being the first African-American to hold a mayoral position in Massachusetts, as well as being the first openly gay African-American to lead a city in the United States. He currently serves on the Cambridge City Council.

Reeves says, “Howard Dean’s vision of inclusion will put our country back on the right track. I am excited to support a candidate for President for whom being black or gay is a non-issue. Governor Dean’s message has the best chance of beating President Bush.”

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Currently serves on Cambridge City Council
First black mayor in Massachusetts
First openly gay black mayor in America

"Howard Dean is really honest with us and is speaking from his core values and convictions. He is genuinely interested in connecting with the rest of us to make change happen in terms of national policies. He is sincere when he says we have the power to take our country back if we channel it sufficiently."

"I support Governor Dean because he is committed to overhauling the "No Child Left Behind" law, has a strong environmental record, has never wavered on his Iraq War position, is committed to enhancing and developing programs that serve low-income and needy people, provided nearly all children in Vermont with health care and wants to do the same nationally, and has the executive experience needed to move the nation in a more compassionate and progressive direction."

"The only candidate who really understands the problems of education and the No Child Left Behind Act is Howard Dean. He sees NCLB as a funnel for private privilege -- he's the one person who gets it."

"Dean is the only Democratic candidate in the field whom I believe can beat Bush. I respect more than anything else his stance on equal justice under the law, and the fact that he makes it possible for those who are downsized or outsourced to buy into healthcare, so nobody's left uncovered."

"Howard Dean represents our country's best chance to return to the path toward prosperity and fairness. We have the power to undo the damage to our civil rights and our international reputation suffered under the current administration. With Dean in the White House, our future will once again be bright."

US Senators:

• Former Sen. John Durkin (NH) -- Endorsement
• Sen. Tom Harkin (D, IA)
• Sen. Jim Jeffords (I, VT)
• Sen. Patrick Leahy (D, VT)
• Former Sen. Howard Metzenbaum (OH) -- Endorsement 1; Endorsement 2
• Former Sen. Paul Simon (IL) -- Endorsement 1; Endorsement 2
  
  

  Governors:

• Gov. Jim McGreevey (NJ) -- Endorsement
• Former Gov. Lowell P. Weicker Jr. (CT) -- Endorsement 1; Endorsement 2
• Former Gov. Barbara Roberts (OR) -- Endorsement
• Former Gov. Ben Cayetano (HI) -- Endorsement
  
  

  US Representatives:

• Rep. Neil Abercrombie, (HI) -- Endorsement 1; Endorsement 2
• Rep. Xavier Becerra (CA)
• Rep. Joseph Crowley (NY) -- Endorsement
• Rep. Elijah Cummings (MD, and chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus) -- Endorsement
• Rep. Bob Filner (CA) -- Endorsement
• Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ) -- Endorsement
• Rep. Luis Gutierrez (IL)
• Rep. Maurice Hinchey (NY) -- Endorsement
• Rep. Rush Holt (NJ)
• Rep. Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. (IL) -- Endorsement
• Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (TX) -- Endorsement
• Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA) -- Endorsement
• Rep. Jim McDermott (WA)
• Rep. Bob Menendez (NJ)
• Rep. Alan Mollohan (WV)
• Rep. Jim Moran (VA)
• Rep. Jerrold Nadler (NY) -- Endorsement
• Rep. Major Owens (NY) -- Endorsement
• Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ) -- Endorsement 1; Endorsement 2
• Rep. Nick Rahall (WV)
• Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
• Rep. Tim Ryan (OH) -- Endorsement
• Rep. Loretta Sanchez (CA)
• Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL)
• Rep. Robert Scott (VA)
• Rep. Hilda Solis (CA)
• Rep. Pete Stark (CA)
• Rep. Bennie Thomson (MS)
• Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (NY) -- Endorsement
• Rep. David Wu (OR, and chairman of the Congressional Asian Pacific Caucus) -- Endorsement