Democrats Turn to Dean for New Leadership Recovering from bitter November election losses, Democratic Party faithfuls elect a new committee chairman. Former Vermont governor Howard Dean is poised to take charge of a party that, in the words of one delegate, has "nowhere to go but up." Follow NPR coverage.

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Democrats Turn to Dean for New Leadership

The former Vermont governor is elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee.

Monday November 29, 2004

Political Analysis

Democratic Party Leaders Meet and Look Ahead

November 29, 2004 • It's a big week for the Democratic Party. Governors are meeting, it's time to choose a new party chair and what's to be done about the faith gap? NPR's Cokie Roberts talks about the state of the Democratic Party. Hear Roberts and NPR's Renee Montagne.

Democratic Party Leaders Meet and Look Ahead

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Wednesday October 13, 2004

Former Presidential Candidate Howard Dean

Fresh Air

October 13, 2004 • The former Vermont governor rose to national prominence as a democratic presidential candidate during the 2004 primaries. He has a new book called You Have the Power: How to Take Back Our Country and Restore Democracy in America.

Former Presidential Candidate Howard Dean

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