MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) - Calling Howard Dean's campaign one of the best things to happen to American democracy in decades
former Sen. Bill Bradley endorsed the Democratic front-runner on Tuesday and praised his ability to engage voters.
Bradley, who represented New Jersey in the U.S. Senate for 18 years, joined his rival for the 2000 nomination, Al Gore, in supporting Dean among the nine Democrats seeking to challenge President Bush. The endorsement added to the momentum that has carried Dean to the head of the pack.
His campaign offers America new hope Bradley said. His supporters are breathing fresh air into the lungs of our democracy. They're revitalizing politics showing a way to escape the grip of big money and to confront the shame of forgetting those in need.
Dean said he was grateful for the endorsement of a thoughtful
careful person who sought to lead this country with honor and integrity and who stood up against the same forces that we're standing up against in Washington.
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