UAW endorses Howard Dean for DNC Chair

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UAW Endorses Howard Dean for DNC Chair
DETROIT, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The 18-member UAW International Executive
Board today unanimously voted to endorse Dr. Howard Dean for chair of the
Democratic National Committee.
"We believe that Howard Dean will be a dynamic, innovative and effective
leader for the DNC," UAW President Ron Gettelfinger said on behalf of the
board. "Gov. Dean has proven his ability to bring new people into the
Democratic Party and energize grassroots political activists in all parts of
America."
"Gov. Dean understands quite clearly that the Democratic Party cannot
afford to write off voters in any region of the country, and we're convinced
that he will work tirelessly to make Democratic ideas and candidates winners
in local, state and national elections," Gettelfinger said.
Four members of the UAW International Executive Board are members of the
DNC.
The UAW is one of North America's largest and most diverse labor unions,
representing 1.2 million active and retired workers in the United States,
Canada and Puerto Rico.
SOURCE UAW