The favorite, Dr Howard Dean, is the former governor (1991-2003) of the neighboring state of Vermont. His candidacy received a boost when former Vice President Albert Gore on December 8 publicly urged Democrats to rally behind Dean.

• 最热门的一位候选人霍华德·迪恩医生是相邻的佛蒙特州前州长(1991-2003)，当前副总统戈尔于12月8日公开敦促民主党人团结在迪恩的旗帜下，他的候选资格得到了支持。