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Who DOES Speak for the Democratic Party?

easyt65

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Howard Dean was named Chairman of the DNC...yet after saying some really insulting and inflamatory (not to mention insane) things that brought heat to the party, Democrats could not line up fast enough to distance themselves from him and declare that he did not speak for them OR the Democratic Party. yet, he is STILL the Chairman of the DNC?! :shock:

Nancy Pelosi accused Tom DeLay of going on a lobbyist-funded trip before being exposed as having gone on more lobbyist-funded trips than anyone in Washington. she demanded special treatment, that she not be punished but be allowed to pay back the money and fill out the appropriate paperwork after the fact to avoid punishment for the ethics violations she committed. she declared that Democrats should be treated differently than the GOP, which is why she should be allowed to make this go away without being punished. More recently she did an interview in Time magazine in which she opennly and proudly declared that she and her fellow Democrats had put their party's interest and future above those of the country by engaging in Obstructionist Politics the last 6 years, preventing any progress to go on in this country in an effort to escalate the American voter's frustration and get them to vote the GOP out of office. More than a handful of Democratic Representatives quickly responded in light of the interview to declare that Nancy Pelosis did not speak for them or the Democratic party!

Harry Reid, one of the most outspoken Democrats who had been demanding the GOP begin to take personal accountability for their actions, was exposed for a money-making land scandal. When asked , several noteable Lib politicians attempted to make light of the scandal but added that Reid did not represent them or their party.

Dick Durbin, after his attack on the military and his most recent scandal, was declared by many Democrats as not being the one to speak for them or the Democratic party.

Most of the Democrats collectively declare that Hillary does not speak for them or the Democratic party.

Joe Lieberman was kicked to the curb.

And now, after Kerry's implosion resulting from his insulting our military...AGAIN, Democratic politicians can't schedule press conferences fast enough to condemn Kerry, demand that he apologize immediately, and to declare that John F*ing kerry does not speak for them or the Democratic party!

It seems like 1 by 1, as a result of scandal after scandal, Democratic politicians are publicly eliminating their top leaders as anyone who can/does speak for them and/or the Democratic party!

So it bears the question, who is left to officially speak for the democtatic party as its official voice/Rep?

Right now it just looks like a bunch of chickens running around with no 'head'.
 
Not sure who. But I'm sure they will suck....:mrgreen:
 
Obviously Dean speaks for the party, but that doesn’t mean everything he does or says will represent the people in the party. The DNC is an entity like a corporation. Does the CEO of your company speak for your beliefs?
 
easyt65 said:
... So it bears the question, who is left to officially speak for the democtatic party as its official voice/Rep?...

No one does. Who officially speads for the Republican party?
 

http://www.qando.net/details.aspx?Entry=1958
House Democratic leaders yesterday distanced themselves from Howard Dean’s fiery rhetoric, saying that the outspoken Democratic Party chairman’s recent controversial statements do not speak for them.

Sorry, beg to differ, but the Dems say that ain't so! Dean is out, though he still holds the title of chairman....so that leaves WHO?
 
To even think that one person would be the voice of the party is counter to Democratic principles.

At it's best, the Dems are a party built from the ground up, populists, as opposed to top down.
 
Iriemon said:
No one does. Who officially speads for the Republican party?

There are many GOP leaders within the party who do not embarrass their party and from whom its members do not try to distance themselves! yet we are not talking about the GOP in this thread - thanks for the attempted change of subject, though.
 
hipsterdufus said:
To even think that one person would be the voice of the party is counter to Democratic principles.

At it's best, the Dems are a party built from the ground up, populists, as opposed to top down.


I could understand that, and it makes since, but every party must have a leader or some type of organizational structure or they are not really a party at all, just a collective of individuals doing their own thing, which it seems is the case with the Democrats. I have never seen, as well, any party distance themselves from so many of its members yet declare that they are unified and have a plan.
 
easyt65 said:
I could understand that, and it makes since, but every party must have a leader or some type of organizational structure or they are not really a party at all, just a collective of individuals doing their own thing, which it seems is the case with the Democrats. I have never seen, as well, any party distance themselves from so many of its members yet declare that they are unified and have a plan.

A philosophy does not have to have a leader, it's not a corporation. Many Dems need to distance themselves from the more liberal members of the party for political reasons. I understand that. Harold Ford, Bob Casey and Jim Webb are not liberal at all, but I support them for the greater good. (Anything to get Senator Man-on-Dog out of PA is a win for me!)

Dems are learning the valuable lesson the GOP learned years ago, to unite, and live to fight another day.

BTW- Do you see Bush stumping in any of the close GOP races? Of course not, he's in Georgia and other races that weren't even on the map last year. Many Republicans are running from him like rats from a sinking ship, and for good reason.
 
That still begs the question, who is the fac of the Democratic Party? There can be more than 1, but Americans need leaders, they need a name and face with a philosophy/party. Obama may be the only 'clean' Dem who is not scandal-plagued who could become the 'face' of the Dem party.
 
I volunteer to be the spokesperson for the Democratic Party.
My, our take on the economy are:- er, well hmm, then again hrmph ah yes.
On Defending America:- er, well hmm, then again hrmph ah yes.
On the war in Iraq:- er, well hmm, th er, well hmm, then again hrmph ah yes
On Social Security:- er, well hmm, then again hrmph ah yes.
On the need to raise taxes:- YES
Pretty safe there as President Bush will never sign that into law.
Health:- er, well hmm, then again hrmph ah yes.

Think that says it all, anything else you want our opinion on?
 
Hey easy,
how about Tom Vilsack? He is currently serving out his term as Iowa's governor. He has been appointed chairman of the Democratic Leadership Council. He might run for prez in 2008 and was considered as a running mate in 2004. He did a pretty good job as our gov, his initiative to get psuedoephedrine behind the pharmacy counter was applauded and copied by the feds and other states. He doesn't make stupid speaking mistakes, but that could be a good thing.
But, I may be partial. :shrug:
ted
 
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