Howard Dean joins CNBC as contributor

"Business & Media Institute" is reporting CNBC has named former chair of the Democratic National Committee Howard Dean a contributor. Dean is also a former Vermont governor and 2004 Democratic presidential candidate. Dean's newest position was announced on Monday's "Squawk Box" by co-host Joe Kernen. Kernen said Dean's new role at CNBC shows the network's effort to stay "balanced." Dean has been an occasional guest host on "Squawk Box" since he stepped down as DNC chairman in January.

Former Bush administration Deputy Press Secretary Tony Fratto was also named a contributor. 

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