February 12, 2005
He's back
So, the Democrats have cast their lot with mouthy Howard Dean as DNC chairman.
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.
"We only have one way to go, and that's up," Georgia delegate Lonnie Platt said.
It's a modest improvement over Terry "Loser" MacAuliffe, but still... Karl Rove's cry of "Yippee!" must have been audible all over Washington, D.C.
Way back in 2003, Joe Lieberman said it best:
"He seems to believe if you are just against everything, that's enough. Against removing Saddam Hussein. Against tax cuts. Against knocking down walls of protection around the world so we can sell more products that are made in America, by Americans. Dr. Dean has become Dr. No."Posted by Alan at February 12, 2005 12:52 PM