Earlier this week, Dean got some strong words of support from another congressman, Rep. John Conyers, the Michigan Democrat who is the dean of the Congressional Black Caucus. Conyers made clear in a follow-up e-mail that he's reserving a formal endorsement until sometime right before the Michigan caucuses -- set for February 7. (CNN.com's interactive Election Calendar)

"As I have previously stated, it is clear to me that the governor, if nominated, would be a very strong candidate against George W. Bush. As I also have stated in the past, I do not plan to formally endorse a candidate for president until shortly before the Michigan caucuses."

Conyers said he "has no doubt ... that Howard Dean has run the best and strongest campaign among the Democratic candidates."
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