Hell Freezes Over, Dean Elected Head of the DNC. Whoo-hoo!
by Linda Thieman
Well,
this is either proof that there IS a God, or else proof that Hell has
finally frozen over. Whichever way you look at it, it is GOOD
news for the progressive community, GOOD news for what’s left of the
Democratic Party, GOOD news for this once great country, and GREAT news
for our beloved Deaniacs who have worked so hard to bring this into
being. Make no mistake – if Dean had not garnered and KEPT the
support of his activist base, this astounding feat would not have been
accomplished.
It’s a day for Deaniacs, Kucitizens, and other fellow progressives to celebrate!
In the
end, I was glad that Dean did not get the Democratic nomination for
president – this because I firmly believe that the Republicans would
have stolen the election from whomever was running on the Democratic
ticket. And, clearly, the year spent building Democracy for
America and the great success DFA had in supporting and helping elect
candidates around the country added to the Dean cachet.
Yup, right place, right time, Dr. Dean. Congratulations!!!!!
And now, here's the news:
Dean Elected DNC Chairman
by The Associated Press
NEW CHAIRMAN:Howard Dean, a former presidential candidate, was elected Democratic
national chairman by members of the Democratic National Committee.
DEMOCRATS' GOALS:
Dean wants to lead the party toward a more aggressive approach with
Republicans, staying on offense and learning how to talk more
effectively about Democratic positions on the issues.
PARTY BUILDING:
His leadership plan calls for investing more in state parties, but
requiring them to provide detailed plans of how they will use the
money. He also wants to develop better grass-roots support in the
states so Democrats can recruit more people locally to get out the
vote.
(Guardian.co.uk)
Democrats Elect Howard Dean As Chairman
By WILL LESTER
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) – Democrats elected Howard Dean chairman of their
national party on Saturday, casting their lot with a skilled
fund-raiser and organizer whose sometimes caustic, blunt comments can
lead to controversy.
The 447-member Democratic National Committee chose Dean on a voice vote
to replace outgoing party chief Terry McAuliffe. The former Vermont
governor and presidential candidate had promised to rebuild the state
parties, take the offensive against Republicans, and better explain
party positions on issues.
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In honor of hard-working, dedicated bloggers everywhere, I am moved to greet Chairman Dean with the obligatory, Go Dean! Go Deaniacs!
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Onward to spread the Democratic message of hope, honesty and integrity countrywide!!!!! Kaplah! =)
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