Dean's formula for the new Democratic Party
The chairman of the DNC, Howard Dean, has recently come out to publicly give new direction to the Democrats in 2008. His plan? "Jesus, balanced budgets, and gun neutrality". I must admit, this is a serious push by the democrats to become a more moderate party, and to appeal to independents and left leaning republicans.
Dean was governor of Vermont where he balanced 8 consecutive budgets and was endorsed every year by the National Rifle Association. I question Dean's ability to cut into Republican supporters, as he is seen as a left leaning democrat and adopting this policy exclusively for vote gain.
"I'm going to tell them we're going to run in all 50 states, that the days of running in 18 states are over, and that we're going to help them in all races, down to the state and local level. I'm going to tell them we're going to build machines in their states with their own people, not with imported people."Didn't Kerry say this as well?...Oh well, at least they both have good intentions.
Dean was governor of Vermont where he balanced 8 consecutive budgets and was endorsed every year by the National Rifle Association. I question Dean's ability to cut into Republican supporters, as he is seen as a left leaning democrat and adopting this policy exclusively for vote gain.
posted by Jon Whitelaw at 12:43 PM
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I think Dean is about as left as you can get, and tey made a bad mistake letting him have that position!!! Bradsblog
I don't know, the chair will have little effect on the primary process and he has already proven himself to be excellent at raising money. This is all the chair really has to do. Maybe with a leftist DNC chair, it will pave the way for a centrist nominee. We can at least hope for this. There were few other choices i think...maybe give suggestions on alternative chairs or what you don't like about his proposals?
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