Howard Dean
American politician, 79th Governor of Vermont
Born
November 17th, 1948
76 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 79th Governor of Vermont from 1991 to 2003. Played a significant role in the Democratic Party during the 2004 presidential election and was known for his grassroots fundraising and innovative use of the internet for campaign organization. After his gubernatorial tenure, became the Chair of the Democratic National Committee from 2005 to 2009, where he implemented the 50-state strategy aimed at strengthening the party's presence across the United States.
Governed Vermont from 1991 to 2003
Served as Chair of the Democratic National Committee
Developed the 50-state strategy for the DNC
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