Howard Dean Bows Out

Howard Dean became a favorite political punching bag during the 2004 campaign season for obvious reasons. As a final farewell to Dean, who awakened to reality at long last and dropped out of the race on Wednesday, here's a sampling of late-night jokes, editorial cartoons, parody images, and other humor poking fun at the former Vermont governor-turned crazy, red-faced, ranting candidate.

Punch Lines
"How about that Howard Dean? He dropped out of the Democratic presidential race. He gathered all of his supporters in Wisconsin and he gave a moving, reflecting, vein-popping farewell speech." —David Letterman

"Howard Dean dropped out of the race today. At least he can't claim his voice wasn't heard." —Jay Leno

"Howard Dean dropped out. Let's face it, Dean never recovered from that unforgettable disaster in the beginning: Al Gore's endorsement." —Craig Kilborn
• Related: Dean's Scream, 2004 Campaign Humor, John Kerry Humor