Dean Pays Surprise Visit
To Iowa Delegation

Howard Dean (left) and Darrell Lewis,
one happy camper, in Boston this morning
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DFIA delegate Darrell Lewis of Clear Lake reports that the Iowa delegation was expecting a visit from Elizabeth Edwards and Cam Kerry this morning, when who should walk in with them but Howard Dean.

Dean praised Gordon Fischer and the Iowa Democratic Party and was particularly impressed with the fine slate of Democratic candidates Iowa is running this year.

According to Darrell, Dean also "talked about how the Democratic Party needed to not only support the Kerry ticket, but that electing local candidates and working for them would help Kerry.  He mentioned that Iowa has their first Dean Dozen candidate (then he blushed and said 'Oh my gosh, I forgot his name.'  Of course, I shouted it out...and got a good laugh.)"  For the uninitiated, that would be John Drury, Democratic candidate for Iowa Senate in District 6, North Iowa - whose campaign Darrell manages!

Towards the end of the Dean visit, some of the Iowa delegates jumped up and ran to the front to shake hands and get their picture taken with Gov. Dean.  As you can see above, Darrell was successful in that effort!