Howard Dean

American politician, 79th Governor of Vermont

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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