Howard Dean: A Political Rollercoaster

From Presidential Contender to Viral Sensation

An American politician and physician, Howard Dean served as the 79th governor of Vermont from 1991 to 2002.

Howard Brush Dean III, born on November 17, 1948, is an American physician, author, consultant, and retired politician. His political career took a dramatic turn in 2004 when, following a third-place showing in the Iowa caucuses, his run for the Democratic presidential nomination abruptly ended.

However, Dean's legacy has been indelibly shaped by the events of that fateful night. His passionate and exuberant reaction to his defeat went viral, becoming one of the first major examples of politics entering the realm of online virality. This moment, now infamous in the annals of political history, has had a lasting impact on the way politicians interact with the public and the media.