WHAT DEAN'S SUCCESS MEANS TO THE TOP CONTENDERS:
The Vermonster's surge has changed the calculus of the race, hurting some, helping others.
 — By Mitch Frank

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JOHN KERRY
Dean's rise has pushed Kerry into the wings and jeopardized the Senator's chances in his must-win state of New Hampshire; expect their fight to get uglier.

FROM THE AUG. 11, 2003 ISSUE OF TIME MAGAZINE; POSTED SUNDAY, AUG. 3, 2003

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