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Howard Dean, the former Vermont governor turned presidential candidate turned head of the Democratic National Committee, 

 that he's supporting Democrat R.T. Rybak's campaign for governor.  Rybak's campaign manager, Tina Smith, said Dean contacted Rybak's campaign to see how he could help.  Rybak, the mayor of Minneapolis, was chair of Dean for president campaign in Minnesota.

The campaign will send out an e-mail to supporters tomorrow that includes a link to this 

Dean's endorsement could bring some support among DFL delegates interested in health care (Dean is a former doctor) and those who supported Dean's 

But it could also open an avenue for criticism.  Expect the MNGOP to raise the 

 in a reply to the endorsement announcement.

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The former Vermont governor turned presidential hopeful turned DNC Chair backs Rybak.

Howard Dean backs Rybak’s campaign for governor

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