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Howard Dean Announces Candidacy for DC Chairmanship. Will Traditional Media Give Him a Fair Shake?

Howard Dean said on his Website and via email to his supporters that he's "announcing my candidacy for the Chairmanship of the Democratic National Committee."

"Offering a new choice means making Democrats the party of reform -- reforming America's financial situation, reforming our electoral process, reforming health care, reforming education and putting morality back in our foreign policy. The Democratic Party will not win elections or build a lasting majority solely by changing its rhetoric, nor will we win by adopting the other side's positions. We must say what we mean -- and mean real change when we say it."

According to Wikipedia, The Democratic National Committee will meet February 10-12, 2005 to elect a new DNC Chair as well as new officers. The 447 members of the DNC will cast their votes for Party Chair on the 12th. Current DNC Chairman Terry McAuliffe has said that he will not seek a second term.

It does remains to be seen whether Dean's announcement will get a fair shake from dead tree media.

After all, his enthusiastic whoooop during the Presidential election was reported with such great disdain that you'd have thought he announced that the U.S. would be pouring billions of dollars into a senseless war in Iraq.

Categories: Commentary, Cross Media, Dead Tree Journalism, Events, Leaders, People to Watch, Politics

BL Ochman | Jan 11 05 3:48 | TrackBack (0)

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Posted by: Howard Jacobson at January 11, 2005 5:32 PM

My opinion is that John Dean, although I do agree with his rhetoric, I do not think he will be beneficial to the Party in gaining the White House next time around. I think the post needs some one who represents more of mainstream America.

Posted by: Stephen B. at January 11, 2005 8:28 PM

Thank you Dr. J! Coming from my college J-school chairman, that makes my day.

Posted by: B.L. Ochman at January 11, 2005 9:59 PM

I think John Dean DOES represent much of mainstream America. And as Chariman of the DNC, he's not running for office, at least not yet. He's charismatic, intelligent (wouldn't that be great for a change) and passionate. I wish I could vote for him.

Posted by: B.L. Ochman at January 11, 2005 10:01 PM

I honestly believe that Howard Dean does have a very good chance to be taken seriously by mainstream media for two reasons: The first being the American public has a short memory and most will forget his "whooop", especially when it is not being played nightly on Leno and Letterman. The second reason is that cream always rises to the top, meaning I do not see too many others out there with a clear message for what the Democratic party should be standing for.

Posted by: Allen Barkus at January 12, 2005 6:42 AM

According to The NY Daily News today, "http://www.nydailynews.com/01-12-2005/news/story/270342p-231509c.html
"If he wins the job, it would mean the ex-Vermont governor could not make another try for the presidency in 2008."

In my mind, that indicates that Dean is serious about the need for reform and his willingness to lead the party back to a position where there can be a Democratic win in 2008.

I am sorry that Dean wouldn't run again, but not surprised. Even the best in the land don't want to battle the right wing machine. That's the really sad thing about our political situation under team Bush.

Posted by: B.L. Ochman at January 12, 2005 11:11 AM

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