Ok...Help me out here re: DLC, DCCC, etc.

[Hosnon]

It seems there are several acronyms out there that I can't quite distinguish beyond the obvious letter difference.

Can someone list and briefly explain? Also, why are some hated (on this board)?

Thanks!

[Dr.Phool]

1. I'll tell you, but I'm ducking.......

DLC, Democratic Leadership Council, is the so-called Republican wing of the party. Whores for corporate money. Think Joe Lieberman, Bill Nelson conservatives. List also included Al Gore and John Kerry. But I think they have second thoughts. Oops, on edit, I forgot Bill and Hillary Clinton.

DCCC, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Headed right now by Rep. Rahm Emanuel, charged with raising funds, and electing democratic congressmen. Emanuel is also a DLCer.

DSCC, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Charged with raising funds, and electing Democratic Senators. Headed by Sen Chuck Schumer.

DNC, The Democratic National Committee. Run by Howard Dean right now.

[movonne]

5. Why do you say Howard Dean right now...is there something I have

not heard...

[Dr.Phool]

6. The position usually changes every 4 years.

Just the term of office. Howard had to swear off a 2008 presidential run to accept the position.

DSCC and DCCC also change. I think it's every 6 and 2 years respectively.

[Hippo_Tron]

7. DSCC and DCCC chair both switch every election cycle (or every 2 years)

[DaveinMD]

2. here goes

DCCC-Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. This is the official group for House campaigns.

DSCC-Democratic Senate Campaign Committee. Official Committee for Senate Campaigns.

DNC-Democratic National Committee. This is the offical committee of the entire Democratic party.

DLC-Democratic Leadership Committee. Organization started in 91 to make Democratic party more centrist. Clinton was a key leader in group. Run by Al From.

DLCC-Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee-Official organization for state legislative campaigns.

[madfloridian]

3. Here are the descriptions of the various groups.

Does not include the DLC because that is a think tank, not a part of the party.

http://www.dnc.org/a/party/aboutDNC.html

About the DNC
What We Do
The Democratic National Committee plans the Party's quadrennial presidential nominating convention; promotes the election of Party candidates with both technical and financial support; and works with national, state, and local party organizations, elected officials, candidates, and constituencies to respond to the needs and views of the Democratic electorate and the nation.

About the others:

http://www.dnc.org/a/party/ourorganization.html

Campaign Committees

The Democratic Governors' Association
The Democratic Governors’ Association was founded in 1983 to support the candidacy of Democratic governors throughout the nation. The DGA provides political and strategic assistance to gubernatorial campaigns. In addition, the DGA plays an integral role in developing positions on key state and federal issues that affect the states through the governors’ policy forum series. http://www.democraticgovernors.org/

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
The purpose of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is to elect more Democrats to the United States Senate. From grass-roots organizing to candidate recruitment to providing campaign funds for tight races, the DSCC is working hard all year, every year to increase the number of Democratic Senators. http://www.dscc.org/

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee serves as the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with recruiting, assisting, funding, and electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. We provide services ranging from designing and helping execute field operations, to polling, creating radio and television commercials, fundraising, communications, and management consulting. http://www.dccc.org/

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee provides strategic services and financial assistance to Democratic leaders and candidates at the state legislative level. For nearly a decade, DLCC has been an integral part of the continued success Democrats have had winning at the state legislative level. http://www.dlcc.org/

State Democratic Parties
The State Democratic Parties work to elect local, state, and federal candidates in their states, as well as supporting the state campaign for the Democratic presidential nominee.
Learn more about your state party

[Hosnon]

4. THANKS! Helps a lot...