The American Spectator

Washington Prowler

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Howie Dean 's presidential bid got a huge boost this week when he was endorsed by the Meathead himself. Yes, large Hollywood lefty Rob Reiner has come out in support of Dean and signed on as a California co-chairman of his campaign. According to a California Democratic Party fundraiser, Reiner is telling associates that he has committed to raise at least $4 million for Dean in the coming months, as well as help shape and perhaps oversee production of Dean's national media plan, including TV spots. /p>

Reiner knows how to run California campaigns. He helped finance and develop the campaign for Proposition 10 several years ago, which targeted tobacco dollars for early childhood development programs. Reiner was also a strong financial supporter for both Bill Clinton and Al Gore, and helped both men raise millions among entertainment people in the past three presidential races.

"This is a big deal for Dean," says the fundraiser. "Kerry's out here and looking to tap into the same people. All of them will do okay, but Dean may have lined up a guy who can keep the cash rolling in well after other guys can't get any more out of these donors."

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