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WI_DEM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-24-04 10:06 AM
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Dean leads in survey of DNC members for Chair
Got this from a story from the Des Moines Register which is mostly about Vilsack forgoing the race, but the last paragraph caught my eye:
"Vilsack was second to Dean in a survey of 155 DNC members conducted last week by National Journal, a Washington DC, based political report. Party officials expect the committee's roughly 400 members to vote on a new chairman in February."

http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041123/NEWS10/411230405
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Cha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-24-04 10:45 AM
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1. Does anybody even want that
thankless job? Thankless so far, anyway..if anyone could round of the Democrats and make them a winning majority again..they would sure get undying gratitude..
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unfrigginreal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-24-04 10:50 AM
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2. Not only that, but in Dean's case the amount of internal undermining
would be ferocious. I'm sure that many would see this as the perfect opportunity to silence Dean for good. That's my main worry and why I think that DFA may be the best opportunity for him, but I'll trust his judgement.
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PassingFair Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-24-04 11:13 AM
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6. "Silence him for good"?
Isn't that a bit over the top? I'm sure that Dean would tell them where to go. As long as the lines of communication are open, we will always support DFA.
He can do untold good as DNC chair. For the party and for the country. I believe that he will make his own decision, and that I will back him up in whatever position he shoots for.
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unfrigginreal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-24-04 11:31 AM
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7. You don't need to look far to find 'questionable' support for him
to run for the chair.
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PassingFair Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-24-04 11:34 AM
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8. Huh?
n/t
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Guaranteed Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-24-04 02:18 PM
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17. Trust him. I think he'd do an AWESOME job in that position.
All over the talk shows, beating the crap out of Repukes, charming the audience.

My hope is, and I expect that, Dean is going to revitalize our party nearly single-handedly.
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Julien Sorel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-24-04 10:51 AM
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3. It's an excellent networking position.
That includes networking for people who want to run for president. Jimmy Carter and McGovern both used positions with the DNC to build groundwork for their campaigns.
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Stinky The Clown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-24-04 01:48 PM
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10. So did GHWBush
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lojasmo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-24-04 10:51 AM
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4. If anybody could do it...
Dr. Dean could.

100 of the electors for the DLC slot were pledged Dean superdelegates in the primaries.

Go Howard!
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w4rma Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-24-04 01:58 PM
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12. That's DNC slot, not DLC. Two totally different organizations. (nt)
Edited on Wed Nov-24-04 01:59 PM by w4rma
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liberalnurse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-24-04 11:00 AM
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5. I say if he wants it, let him choose.
He will make the right choice for him.
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ooglymoogly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-24-04 01:34 PM
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9. DITTO ME ON THAT
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Reality Not Tin Foil Donating Member (325 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-24-04 01:50 PM
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11. OUTSTANDING!!!
The Good Govenor was not a great candidate, but he's certainly a GREAT leader via his vision and passion!!
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okieinpain Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-24-04 02:07 PM
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14. vision and passion. he's got that in spades.
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Reality Not Tin Foil Donating Member (325 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-24-04 02:11 PM
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15. AMEN BROTHER!!
Oh how I would LOVE to see the Good Doctor on the Sunday morning shows each week!

And imagine what he could do with prepared speeches and talking points!!!
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incapsulated Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-24-04 01:59 PM
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13. Yes!
I would love to have Dean as our DNC Chair. It would set the tone for a change of direction in this party that we definately need. I think he would do worlds of good.

Of course, it is up to him what he wants to do.
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Guaranteed Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-24-04 02:16 PM
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16. So that IS why Vilsack bowed out...somebody said that
in the LBN bowing-out thread.

Wow- there's a revolt going on. People in the party are actually standing up for what's right.
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-24-04 02:19 PM
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18. That can't possibly be true....
:eyes:

/sarcasm off. Go Dean!
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Padraig18 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-24-04 02:19 PM
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19. AWESOME!
Woo HOO!!!!!

:bounce:
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