Dean, as governor got fairly high marks from the Cato Institute for his fiscal responsibility. He got B's through his term, except for his last one. Where, admittedly, in his last term he got a C. But I think he has a decently proven track record of fiscal responsibility. The state had a surplus throughout his terms, and the C I think is a result of him pushing healthcare for uninsured kids in his state.
And it is no liability that he comes from a small state, (which some think are easier to balance). Clinton came from a small state too and he did a damn good job.
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