Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean chalked up a key endorsement in the Palmetto State Tuesday in his bid for the Democratic Party presidential nomination.
Citing Dean's energy and no-nonsense approach, John W. Matthews Jr. of Bowman, an influential black state senator, announced in a conference call that he is supporting the former governor, a switch from his earlier nod to U.S. Sen. John Kerry.
Matthews' endorsement came on the same day Dean was endorsed by former U.S. Sen. Bill Bradley, a candidate in the 2000 Democratic primary, and less than one month before South Carolina's primary election on Feb. 3.
"I think Howard Dean has the passion and commitment (to be president)," said Matthews, whose Senate district includes portions of Orangeburg, Bamberg, Colleton, Dorchester and Hampton counties.
He praised Dean's campaign for its energy and the candidate for his ability to bring new people into the Democratic Party.
But he also said one of Dean's strengths is sticking to the party's core.
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