Area Dems support Dean (Northeast Ohio)

[Freddie Stubbs]

NILES - Howard Dean was the favorite candidate of the 800 Democrats who turned out Monday night at Niles Middle School to select delegates to the presidential nominating convention, but it was clear from the opening remarks that the person they all wanted to defeat was President Bush.

Democratic leaders were nothing short of enthusiastic about the turnout, which was three to four times larger than the caucus four years ago, according to Greg Hicks, the Warren law director who organized Monday's event. He and others frequently noted the large number of young people attending.
''We encouraged them to come, and they did,'' Hicks said.

The turnout ''means I don't think people are happy with the president we've got. They're enthused to make a change,'' said Christ Michelakis, chairman of the Trumbull County Democratic Party.

more: http://www.tribune-chronicle.com/news/story/0113202004_new01dean13.asp

[CMT]

1. excellent news

I think Ohio could be a important primary if it is an extended primary season and we need to try to win it in November.

[Freddie Stubbs]

2. And beating a homestate candidate is a cherry on top

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