Howard Dean

Governor Howard Dean is a former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, a presidential candidate, and a medical doctor who is currently a part-time independent consultant focusing on health care, early childhood development, alternative energy, and grassroots political expansion around the world. Dean is a featured guest on The MSNBC News network and is a frequent guest on programs such as Lawrence O 'Donnell. The Last Word with Lawrence O#39; Donnell. He also guest-hosted Countdown with Keith Olbermann and The Rachel Maddow Show, among other shows. He also serves on the Board of the National Democratic Institute, focusing on regional developments in Southeast Europe and China. Dean began his career in public service in 1982, when he transitioned from a full-time medical practitioner to an elected representative in the U.S. state of Vermont. Dean served as governor for 12 years, the second longest serving governor in the state. Dean was well respected on both sides of the political spectrum, having also served as National Governors of the National Governors Association while governor of Vermont; Democratic GovernorsAssociation, Democratic Governors Association #39; Association and the New England Governors Conference New England Governors#39; Chairman of the Conference. In 2003, Dean stepped down as governor of Vermont to run for president, where he implemented some innovative fundraising strategies, such as using the Internet. As Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Dean created and pursued the 50-State strategy and developed 21st century campaign tools. Dean is credited with helping Democrats to historic victories in 2006 and 2008. Under his leadership, significant resources were devoted to revitalizing the party, building and strengthening the organizational tools, technical capabilities, and infrastructure necessary for electoral success, thereby laying the foundation for long-term Democratic victories. Before entering politics, Dean graduated from Yale University in 1971 with a bachelor's degree in political science; He received his Bachelor of Medicine degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York in 1978.