Politics Feb 13 Howard Dean to lead new Dem voter data exchange The one-time presidential candidate, former Vermont governor and ex-Democratic National Committee chairman is set to return to prominence as head of a new operation that Democrats hope puts them back on par with Republicans in the never-ending race to use… By Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Nation Nov 14 Watch News Wrap: Rep. Keith Ellison announces run for DNC chief In our news wrap Monday, the race for chair of the Democratic National Committee heated up as the Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison, the first Muslim member of Congress, announced he’s running, joining former former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean. Also, in… By PBS News Hour
Politics Jul 12 Watch 10:29 Bernie Sanders’ long and winding road to backing Hillary Clinton The signs heralding Bernie Sanders’ endorsement of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton read “Stronger Together” — but the ‘together” only came after a bruising campaign and intense party platform wrangling. Gwen Ifill talks with Sanders supporter, former Ohio state… By PBS News Hour
Politics Apr 23 Watch Democratic Party Faces Tough Choices as Race Pushes On Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama shifted their focus to Indiana and North Carolina Wednesday, after Clinton's victory in Pennsylvania on Tuesday ensured that their campaigns will go on. Four Democratic Party leaders assess the road ahead for the presidential…
Mar 06 Watch Mich., Fla. Seek Chance to Redo Democratic Primaries As a tight primary race continues, the Democratic Party is considering redoing primaries in Michigan and Florida -- states who were stripped of their delegates for holding their primaries too early -- to allow those states' delegates to be seated… Continue watching
Jun 08 Watch Presidential Candidates Use Web to Boost Campaigns Presidential candidates are strengthening their campaign Web sites to increase outreach to voters. The NewsHour reports on how former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and other presidential hopefuls are using the Internet. Continue watching
Nov 03 Watch National Party Heads Debate Issues in Midterm Elections With the hotly contested midterm election in less than a week, Howard Dean, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and Ken Mehlman, chairman of the Republican National Committee, discuss the challenges that lay ahead for their respective parties. Continue watching
Feb 18 Dean Drops Out of Race After Distant Third-Place Finish By PBS News Hour Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean ended his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination Wednesday but pledged to continue an effort to change American politics. Continue reading
Feb 05 Kerry Pulls Ahead in Michigan; Dean Bets Campaign on Wisconsin By PBS News Hour Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, returning to the campaign trail after a day off, largely ignored his Democratic rivals and continued to target President George Bush ahead of a series of primary contests. Continue reading