"I've waffled before. I'll waffle again."
"I still want to be the candidate for guys with Confederate flags in their pickup trucks."
Source: Dems battle over Confederate flag. Des Moines Register Interview, edition.cnn.com. November 2, 2003.
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Howard Dean
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Howard Dean is a former governor of Vermont and a prominent figure in American politics known for his progressive leadership and grassroots activism.
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