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Dean: 'Mitt Was the Candidate I Feared Most'

Posted Apr 11, 08 3:21 PM CDT in Politics 

(Newser) – Mitt Romney would have been a better GOP candidate than John McCain, Howard Dean told the press yesterday—with unlimited cash resources and a willingness to “say anything” to win. “I know him from New England,” the top Dem said, and he “was the candidate I feared the most.” Dean said the Republicans underestimated Mitt, the Wall Street Journal reports, even as he gave a preview of Dems' tacks for the general election.

The party is “absolutely going to target” McCain’s flip-flops, including his reversal on the Bush tax cuts. Dems will steer clear of the Republican’s age, the DNC chief said: “I think there’s somewhat of an ethical bar on our side.” Dean also noted data showing swing voters to be especially grim about the state of the country.

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Barack Obama and Howard Dean in this file photo.   (Getty Images)
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean.   (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Hillary Clinton and Howard Dean.   (Getty Images)
Howard Dean, right, says Mitt Romney was probably the best GOP candidate.   (Getty Images)
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