Fantasy DNC time. Who would you like to see take Debbie's place as head of the DNC?

[jillan]

Someone that is a liberal and PROUD of it, someone who has a spine and some brains to put together an actual winning strategy.

[littlewolf]

1. Dr. Dean ? nt

[jillan]

3. I would LOVE to have him back!

[Takket]

2. the same person i want to be president, unfortunately she can't do both........

Warren

[Recursion]

42. Meh. The DNC chair's job is to put out internal fires and smooth donors' ruffled feathers.

You need a schmoozer who knows the party leadership backwards and forwards.

[WhiteTara]

4. Howard Dean. nt

[meadowlark5]

5. Howard Dean

He also seems to be the only dem that has some balls to speak and to fight. The rest just seem to get wishy washier and unfocused with each passing election.

[fredamae]

6. Howard Dean-No Bones About It n/t

[democrank]

7. Howard Dean

Courage and straight talk.....a wonderful combination

[B Calm]

8. Howard Dean!!!!!!!

[madokie]

9. Howard Dean

The good doctor knows

[bravenak]

10. Howard Dean.

He ran things with winning in mind. I have no idea what she is doing.

[cyberswede]

11. Howard Dean

[geek tragedy]

12. Clone Sherrod Brown. nt

[JustAnotherGen]

26. Oh - I love that idea!

[Proud Public Servant]

13. Alan Grayson (nt)

[jillan]

15. That would be interesting!!

[Algernon Moncrieff]

43. I'd like him for DNC; I'd like him beter for head of the DCCC

[Ninga]

14. without a doubt, a smarter & better than ever Howard Dean! nt

[KG]

16. a potted plant. couldn't be more useless than DWS

[PAProgressive28]

17. Let the Clintons pick him/her

.

[marlakay]

18. How about the Castro twins?

I am thinking outside the box!

[hrmjustin]

19. I think Howard Dean because he won things during his tenure.

I wat Reid and Pelosi to go.

[jillan]

20. Reid just won election as Minority Leader. Why? Even Durbin would be better.

[hrmjustin]

21. i guess they feel he needs to be leader to win re-election in 2 years.

[Zorra]

22. Howard Dean. nt

[whathehell]

23. Dean, in a heartbeat. n/t

[rhett o rick]

24. Fantasy is right. She is apt to be replaced for show, but the Powers That Be will replace her with

someone equally dedicated to the Conservative cause.

[onenote]

25. Interesting that Dean has so much support

Given all the complaining about how the Democrats didn't run candidates that were progressive enough (or run progressive campaigns), I wouldn't think Dean, whose 50-state strategy involved running a lot of Blue Dog Democrats, would be all that appealing. Some of the first time Senators elected during Dean's tenure included Casey, Tester, Webb, Begich and Merkley -- not the most progressive gang of Democrats.

Plus, comparing the two elections where Dean was DNC chair -- 2006, which was a Democratic "wave" year against an unpopular repub president and 2008, a historic presidential election year, to 2014 -- the sixth year of a Democratic presidency that has been battered (fairly or not) by such missteps as a clunky ACA roll out, renewed concerns about terror (ISIS), and a few others (again, fairly or unfairly) -- is pretty much comparing apples and oranges.

[11 Bravo]

36. Factual, concise, and right on point. Unfortunately ...

it's also (whisper it) pragmatic. Therefore, the DU purity police will be in high dudgeon.
(Full disclosure: I've known Jim Webb for around 30 years. He is one of then finest men I've ever met. I was proud to cast a vote for him as my Senator, and would happily support him again should he opt to toss his hat into another ring.)

[onenote]

40. Jim is a neighbor. An interesting guy.

He is concerned about how odious the current political climate is, but I sometimes wonder whether he has the patience to deal with it.

[Algernon Moncrieff]

46. If HRC does not run, Webb is my next choice

[Algernon Moncrieff]

44. The 50-state strategy is still sound

It works because it forces the Republicans to spend money to defend seats they believe are safe.

I'd be happy to have Dean back.

[DinahMoeHum]

47. Why this winning strategy was dropped in the first place baffles me.

Time to bring it and Dean back. Big Time.

[demmiblue]

27. Dean or Feingold n/t

[DinahMoeHum]

28. Bring. Back. Howard. Dean.

Last edited Wed Nov 5, 2014, 08:34 PM - Edit history (1)

[muntrv]

29. Howard Dean.

[ALBliberal]

30. Howard Dean

Will he consider running? (Or however the position is filled)

[Ryano42]

31. Fantasy? Easy: DEANJFKWELLSTONERICHARDS.

We need an ASSKICKER!

[topological]

32. Dr. Howard Dean /nt

[ellenfl]

33. howard dean. eom

[kelliekat44]

34. Warren. nt

[hedda_foil]

35. Howard! Howard! Howard!!!

Dean, of course.

[workinclasszero]

37. HOWARD DEAN!!!!!!

Right fu***** NOW!

A real actual DEMOCRAT that is not afraid to act like one!

[Johonny]

38. Rude Pundit

at least the election talk will be saucy.

[OregonBlue]

39. Howard Dean!! He's smart and tough.

[Recursion]

41. Brazile

We need a good administrator.

[Algernon Moncrieff]

45. I think Barack should consider bringing her in to be Chief of Staff