Queens Democratic Party in NY Moves to Endorse Dean

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Queens edges toward Dean
by Anne Michaud

The Queens Democratic Party is preparing to endorse Howard Dean for president on Tuesday, insiders say.

With one of the strongest party organizations in the state, the Queens Democrats' endorsement will carry with it the support of 45 elected officials.

The move is a blow to supporters of Gen. Wesley Clark, who have been soliciting Queens district leaders, without success, to run as delegates to the Democratic National Convention. Mr. Clark visited party headquarters early this month, when party boss Thomas Manton hosted a breakfast for him.

Mr. Manton did not respond to a request for comment.

link here at:http://www.crainsny.com/news.cms?newsId=6929

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1. it's going to hurt Clark's chances in NY

since this is going to happen. It looks like Dean's garning endorsements from community leaders which is the wise strategy to go in state primaries.

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2. :kick:

:donut:

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3. what, no response?

:-(

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4. well this is one of several bits of good news to come out of NY

for Dean in recent days. Marist poll gives him a solid lead in the state, he has gotten some strong congressional endorsements, the SEIU is strong in the state, and now this move with the Queens Democratic oraganization.