DEAN THEN:            ''We need to remember that the enemy here is George Bush, not each other,'' said Dean.
 [Akron Beacon Journal, 9/26/03]
 
 “He (Dean) said he chooses to not directly attack his Democratic counterparts because they all have the same goal in the end - getting a new, Democratic president in the White House. [Daily Oklahoman, 10/5/03]
 

DEAN NOW:             Iowa Ad:  DEAN: Seniors today are getting clobbered by Prescription drug costs.  But instead of fixing the problem, the best my opponents can do is talk about what was said eight years ago.  As Governor, I provided prescription drug assistance for seniors and got health care coverage for nearly every child in my state.  For years the politicians in
Washington have talked about health insurance and a prescription drug benefit.  And all you got was talk.  But we did it in Vermont.  I'm Howard Dean and I approved this message because only you have the power to change Washington. (10/22)
 
New Hampshire Ad:  DEAN: A hundred and thirty thousand troops in Iraq, with no end in sight and a price tag that goes up daily and the best my opponents can do is ask questions today that they should have asked before they supported the war. I opposed the war from the start because I want a foreign policy consistent with American values and I want to reclaim our rights and our liberties that were taken away in the name of patriotism. I'm Howard Dean and I approved this message because only you have the power to restore the dignity and respect that our country deserves. (10/22)

Washington, DC - Rep. Dick Gephardt released the following statement today in response to former Governor Howard Dean's new television advertisement airing in Iowa.

"As a leader in Congress, I will put my record on health care up against anyone else's. I am proud that I led the effort to protect Medicare from deep Republican cuts, including mammograms in Medicare, subsidize health insurance for the unemployed through COBRA and increased funding for medical research and HIV/AIDS. My record of accomplishment is clear.

"I have continually led the fight for a prescription drug benefit under Medicare. While Governor Dean counts the Vermont prescription drug program as an accomplishment, the truth is he put it on the chopping block four separate times. When the chips were down and Governor Dean had to choose between balancing the budget and cutting prescription drugs for seniors, Governor Dean chose budget gamesmanship. That is not the type of president I would be.

"Finally, what Howard Dean said about Medicare eight years ago represents an important distinction between us that remains to this day. Governor Dean has expressed a continued willingness to cut Medicare to balance the budget. Governor Dean still believes Medicare is "one of the worst federal programs ever."  When Democrats send a nominee to go toe to toe with President Bush, it needs to be someone who can take the issue of retirement security directly to him and not someone who shares Bush's belief that Medicare is a deeply flawed program."

Enclosed are two documents. One details Gephardt's accomplishments on health care and the other summarizes Dean's efforts to cut prescription drug programs in Vermont as governor.
 

Statement by Dean Campaign Manager Joe Trippi Setting the Record Straight on Campaign Ads

BURLINGTON--"Governor Dean's opponents have been attacking him and distorting his positions for months. I suspect this is because they would rather attack than talk about why, with a combined three-quarters of a century in Washington, D.C., they have delivered few real results. When you look at the field of candidates there is a clear contrast between a record of results and a record of rhetoric. As both a doctor and a Governor, Howard Dean's record speaks for itself. He delivered healthcare to thousands with his own hands, provided a prescription drug benefit for seniors and healthcare for children, he increased environmental protections and balanced the budget.

"We know the American people understand the difference between results and rhetoric, and when other candidates distort Governor Dean's record of results--as they have for months--we're going to set the record straight."

 --As you can see by the headlines below, the other campaigns made a strategic decision to attack Governor Dean after he surged ahead of them in the polls. Below are three pages of headlines on these attacks. Also, click on links to Governor Dean's ads below and see them for yourself.
 

 New Hampshire Ad - "Iraq"

 Windows Media Player
 http://www.howarddean.tv/v2/streaming_pages/wmp/ad-iraq_256k.asp
 QuickTime http://www.howarddean.tv/v2/streaming_pages/qt/ad-iraq_256k.asp

 Iowa Ad - "Did It"

 Windows Media Player http://www.howarddean.tv/v2/streaming_pages/wmp/didit_256k.asp
 QuickTime http://www.howarddean.tv/v2/streaming_pages/qt/didit_256k.asp
 

 ATTACKS BY FELLOW DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES ON GOVERNOR DEAN

 STARTING SEPTEMBER 1

 Democrat hopefuls rip chief rival Dean; Kerry, Lieberman turn up heat on front-runner - AP, 9/1

 Kerry slams Dean - Boston Globe, 9/1

 Democratic White House Hopefuls Focus Attacks On Dean - The Bulletin's Frontrunner, 9/2

 Kerry launches campaign, takes aim at Bush, Dean - Seattle Times, 9/3

 Kerry Changes Stance, Takes On Dean New Campaign Tactic Highlights Differences Between Candidates - Boston Globe, 9/4

 Rivals rip surging Dean - on paper; Democrats blast him in debate handouts - Dallas Morning News, 9/5

 Lieberman Leads Attacks On Dean In First Debate - WSJ, 9/5

 Dean's Quick Rise Makes Him Target Of His Own Party - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 9/7

 Lieberman Criticizes Dean About His Remarks on Israel - NY Sun, 9/8

 Taking a risk, Lieberman takes on front-running Dean - AP, 9/9

 Edwards Critical of Dean Over Race Remark - AP, 9/10

 Lieberman, Kerry rip Dean; Dems turn feisty in 2nd debate - Boston Globe, 9/10

 Gephardt rips into Dean on health care - AP, 9/12

 Presidential Candidate Congressman Gephardt Unleashed A Stinging Attack On Rival Howard Dean - FOX News, 9/12

 Gephardt Attacks Dean on 2 Social Programs - NYT, 9/13

 Gephardt accuses Dean of backing GOP policies - Baltimore Sun, 9/13

 Gephardt criticizes Dean for past positions - Des Moines Register, 9/13

 Gephardt plays hardball with front-runner Dean - Manchester Union Leader, 9/13

 Gephardt Shifts Attacks to Dean - WP, 9/13

 After Climbing To The Top, Dean Discovers He's A Target Rivals Set Sights On Front-Runner - Boston Globe, 9/14

 In A Shift Of Strategy, Kerry Takes On Dean - Boston Globe, 9/14

 Gephardt is latest to attack Dean - Chicago Tribune, 9/14

 Gephardt Aims At Dean, Linking Him To Gingrich - St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 9/14

 Kerry rips Bush but adds Dean hit - AP, 9/15

 Gephardt Steps Up Criticism Of Dean, Says He Agreed With 'Gingrich Republicans' - Frontrunner, 9/15

 Gephardt: An Attack A Day Keeps The Doctor At Bay? - Hotline, 9/15

 Dean becomes a target - Newsday, 9/15

 Gephardt Uses Web Site to Criticize Dean - AP, 9/16

 Gephardt: Moredeanbashing.com - Hotline, 9/16

 Kerry Openly Criticizes Dean's Stance On Tax Cuts For Middle Class Families - Frontrunner, 9/16

 Still under attack, Dean goes easy on his rivals - AP, 9/17

 Kerry Steps Up Attacks On Dean Over Trade - Frontrunner, 9/23

 Kerry Attacks Rival Dean Over Protectionism - NYT, 9/23

 Despite interest in Clark, Dean is still top target of other candidates - Philadelphia Inquirer, 9/25

 Among the 10, Two Are Tested the Most; Newcomer Clark Avoids Serious Gaffes; Dean Withstands Sharper Challenges - WP, 9/26

 10 Democratic rivals debate national woes, attack well-financed Dean and ignore newcomer Clark - Knight-Ridder, 9/26

 Democrats spare Clark in his first debate and go after Dean - AP, 9/26

 Democratic Candidates Focus Attacks On Dean In Primary Debate - Frontrunner, 9/26

 Clark survives debate, as hopefuls target Dean; Candidates' attacks include a comparison to Gingrich - Dallas Morning News, 9/26

 Debate Rivals Target Dean - Hartford Courant, 9/26

 Debate: All Eyes On The General, All Attacks Aimed At Dean - Hotline, 9/26

 Gephardt, Kerry attack Dean over prior views - Washington Times, 9/26

 Dean Is Targeted by Rivals - LA Times, 9/26

 Bush, Dean under attack in 10-way Democratic debate - Myrtle Beach Sun-News, 9/26

 Fellow Dems Diss Dean As Sparks Fly In Debate - NY Post, 9/26

 Attacking the Leader; Debate barbs aimed at front-runner Dean - NY Newsday, 9/26

 Party unity? The candidates were united, in going after Howard Dean - Phila. Inquirer, 9/26

 Dean Takes The Heat From Rivals - Baltimore Sun, 9/26

 Clark Debut Doesn't Change Democrats' Focus on Dean - NY Times, 9/27

 Democratic rivals target Bush -- and Dean - Salon.com, 9/27

 Gephardt attacks Dean Medicare record - AP, 9/29

 Democrats: Candidates Criticize Dean's Record On Medicare - American HealthLine, 9/29

 Gephardt Compares Dean's Record On Medicare To Gingrich's - Frontrunner, 9/29

 Gephardt: Takes His Sparring With Dean To The Sunday Shows - Hotline, 9/29

 Attacks on Dean may leave voters dizzy - St. Petersburg Times, 9/29

 Dean Rivals Try To Turn His Comments On Key Issues Against Him - Frontrunner, 10/2

 Kerry Attacks Dean For Bush Pact - NYT, 10/2

 Rivals Target Dean's Blunt Comments - WP, 10/2

 Kerry Attacks Dean Over '93 Nuclear Waste Accord - Frontrunner, 10/6

 Kerry maintains attacks on Dean over Medicare - DMR, 10/7

 Kerry: Still Hammering Away At Dean On Medicare - Hotline, 10/7

 Clark, Dean Are Targeted in Debate - LA Times, 10/10

 Gephardt roasts Dean on past political moves - Myrtle Beach Sun-News, 10/12

 Mutual Threat Unites 2 Rivals Opposing Dean - NYT, 10/12

 Gephardt and Kerry unite against Dean - IHT, 10/13

 Dean Continues To Draw Fire From Rivals At Des Moines AARP Forum - Frontrunner, 10/16

 Other Candidates Again Target Dean; At Iowa Seniors Forum, He Is Chided for Views on Medicare, Bush Tax Cuts - WP, 10/16

 'Divers' Dedicated to Dig Dirt on Dean - AP, 10/21

 Edwards raps Dean on health plan - Manchester Union Leader, 10/21

 Kerry Criticizes Dean Oversight of Vermont Egg Farm - AP, 10/22

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