Howard Dean backs Bowen to succeed ex-Rep. Harman

[Freddie Stubbs]

After watching her rival chalk up several high-profile endorsements, California House candidates Debra Bowen dropped her own big-name backer Monday -- Howard Dean.

The liberal icon called Bowen, who currently serves as California's secretary of state, an "intelligent, humble, and passionate public servant."

"We simply cannot afford to let the opportunity to send a progressive leader like Debra to Washington pass us by," the former Vermont governor said in a statement. Bowen "has the courage to stand up to the special interests and has the record to back it up."

The backing of the former Democratic National Committee chairman and one-time presidential candidate could give Bowen a boost with liberals in the 36th district where she's running in the special election for former Rep. Jane Harman's (D-Calif.) seat.

more: http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/152265-howard-dean-backs-bowen-to-succeed-ex-rep-harman-

[bemildred]

1. Good. nt

[Le Taz Hot]

2. I want her to challenge Feinstien.

I know she won't but that's my fantasy nonetheless.

[shanti]

3. me too, taz

someday....