From John Edwards's web site:
Minnesota For Dean Votes Overwhelmingly To Support John Edwards For President
Dean State Campaign Recommends that Dean Supporters Vote for Edwards
ST. PAUL, MN: Minnesota for Dean activists Thursday night voted overwhelmingly to support John Edwards' campaign for president.
At an evening meeting in St. Paul, two-thirds of volunteers and leaders in attendance voted to recommend that Dean supporters vote for Edwards in Tuesday's caucus. Members also agreed to help with a massive get out the vote campaign for March 2.
"Howard Dean's campaign is a tremendous force in Minnesota," Edwards said. "I have admired the optimism and dedication of Dean's supporters. I am happy to work with them to provide this country with a real alternative to George Bush in November and to change this country so that it works for all Americans."
Minnesota for Dean counts several thousand activists and supporters across the state. The organization has been active in the state for over a year, holding more Dean Meetups than any other state except California. Minnesota for Dean has not only fought to elect Dean, but also has devoted itself to community service projects across the state.
The vote to support Edwards followed a candidates' forum during which Dean's volunteers and top state leaders fired questions at campaign representatives from the John Edwards, John Kerry and Dennis Kucinich campaigns. Minnesota for Dean then met in private to discuss their options before holding a vote.
Immediately after the vote, members of the organization signed up to canvass and phone bank for Edwards. During Get Out the Vote weekend, Dean's organization will help reach voters and make sure they get to the caucuses.
Minnesota for Dean is joining forces with Edwards' already strong grassroots organization. Minnesotans for Edwards has been building support for the North Carolina senator for over a year.
The decision came on the eve of Senator Edwards' second visit to Minnesota in a week. Following an overflowing rally in St. Paul, more than twenty elected DFL officials have endorsed Edwards this week.