Perhaps you've heard the rumors that Howard Dean is on President-Elect Obama's shit list (or at least, Rahm Emmanuel's list, which amounts to the same thing)? Politico has it that Dean wasn't invited to Tim Kaine's investiture as new DNC leader on purpose, and was snubbed for the HHS gig, which has lead many blogizens to gnash teeth about lack of props for Howie, and wonder where goes the 50-state strategy.
But then this evening I get this email from Barack himself:
We're in a strong position to build the Democratic Party, renew our commitment to the principles we share, and continue the outstanding work of Chairman Howard Dean.Among his many achievements, Governor Dean launched a strategy to reach out to Americans in all 50 states -- north, south, east and west. This 50-state strategy helped Democrats compete in states where we hadn't in years, including states like Virginia.
Governor Kaine has seen the power of the 50-state strategy firsthand, and under his leadership, Democrats will continue to organize and compete in every corner of our country.
Do you suppose he actually pays attention to what people think?
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There are people with money in Georgia, Alabama, Texas, etc who will give to the Democratic party and they give more when they think it's coming back to them.
well I hope those folks with money keep some of it here and stop sending millions out of state. It's a darn shame that folks doesn't see that connection, keep sending money to Franken, and it don't help our folks here.
I think some of this is mountains from molehills. Howie has thick skin and is probably thrilled to have a break from all the drama. I do, however, believe that he has a lot to contribute and that the country would benefit greatly from his leadership on nearly anything he put his mind to in the upcoming administration, if he were sought.
"President-Elect Obama's shit list (or at least, Rahm Emmanuel's list, which amounts to the same thing"
I sure hope they don't have the same shitlist.
I think Rahm Emmanuel's shitlist includes puppies, Arabs, daisies, and the American Dream.
My friend David Sirota sent me something calling him "soulless"; he's too kind.