BURLINGTON, VT--Today, Donnie Fowler endorsed Gov. Howard Dean to be Chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).

Donnie Fowler said, “Today it became clear that Howard Dean has the votes to become DNC chairman.”  I got in the race because I wanted to see change in the Democratic Party. I know from experience that local people know better and that strong state parties and successful elected officials should teach the rest of the Party their best lessons.  I want to see the DNC get back to its real mission: to help each candidate and assist state and county parties to achieve new standards or performance.

 With Howard Dean as its next chair of the DNC, the Party will have someone who not only understands change, but knows how to make it happen.

As a presidential candidate and as a candidate for Chair, Dean has brought with him a grassroots movement that will reinvigorate the Democrats with new activism and new voters.  As a former governor and former Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, Governor Dean also knows the value of respecting and including those who are most loyal to the Party.  It's the best of the new and the traditional.  And the Democratic Party will be better for it.”

'This is why I endorse Governor Dean for DNC Chair and hope to contribute to his and the new DNC's successes.'

“I am honored to have Donnie Fowler’s support to be chairman of the Democratic Party. Donnie should be proud of the integrity, momentum and energy he brought to this race,” said Dean. :The support he was able to achieve from all levels of the Democratic Party and all regions of the country is a testament to his political skill and commitment to the grassroots.  I hope to be able to count on Donnie¹s help in the future as I work to build our Party so that Democrats can win elections again.”

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