Menendez Planning to Endorse Dean for President

[goobergunch]

By Chris Cillizza
Roll Call Staff
Thursday, Dec. 18; 10:41am

House Democratic Caucus Chairman Bob Menendez (N.J.) will endorse the presidential campaign of former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean although the specific timing of the announcement has not yet been set, according to Capitol Hill sources.

more....http://www.rollcall.com/pub/1_1/breakingnews/3884-1.html

Very good endorsement for Dean! :bounce:

[Gringo]

1. Geez, thank god - thought it was Lyle for a second... n/t

EOM

[Devlzown]

3. Me too, LOL!

[CMT]

2. this is a very significant endorsement

and Menendez may end up being on Dean's list of VP if he considers a latino since Bill Richardson has said he won't run for VP.

[joefree1]

4. Did you see Congressman Cummings endorses Dean too?

Congressman Cummings endorses Howard Dean
12/17/03
Story Byline

U.S. Rep. Elijah E. Cummings has announced he is endorsing Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean, former governor of Vermont.
Cummings, whose 7th Congressional District includes Catonsville, cited Dean's commitment to creating well-paying jobs, affordable health care and quality public education.
Cummings, who chairs the 39-member Congressional Black Caucus, emphasized that his decision to endorse and support Dean is one that he reached as an individual.
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