Howard Dean speaks at Democratic fundraiser

"CONCORD, N.H. Democratic National Chairman Howard Dean was back in New Hampshire today raising money for the state Democratic party.

Dean talked about campaign finance reform, saying the Democrats can change political fundraising practices in their own party.

Dean says contributions from working men and women are needed to buy back the government from the corporations that paid George Bush to run.

But Dean says Democrats must do more than spout off about their opponents. He says Democrats must stand for a balanced budget, health care reform and election reform. He says the country needs a broader defense policy that reduces the country's reliance on foreign oil and ensures soldiers get the equipment they need to protect themselves.

He says it will be up to Democrats to show they can do the job of running the country."-from the AP story Wednesday night.