Dean's criticism fuels support in Democratic race
Howard Dean frames the race by blaming Bush and the Republican agenda for tax cuts and criticizing fellow Democrats as co-opted. Supporters say his challenge to the Washington establishment energizes voters, while Gephardt and Lieberman back cautious lines amid a party struggle for direction.
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Iowa Faces Brain Drain As Voters Age In State
Southeastern Iowa towns see older, educated residents returning to classrooms while factories shutter. The political climate centers on the economy as Democrats court workers facing unemployment and plant closures, amid a broader shift of young people leaving Iowa for cities.
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