Howard Dean actually said...

Dean dropped out of the race today after his distant third-place showing in yesterday's Wisconsin primary. He urged his followers to shun third-party candidates and support the Democratic nominee.

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Howard Dean announced his withdrawal from the presidential race and encouraged his supporters to back the Democratic nominee.

02/17/2004

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