Did you know James Dean is now Chair of DFA?

[napi21]

I just got an email from James Dean, Howard's brother, that he's been asked to be the chair of Democracy for America.

He asked for our support, and for any comments. I sent him mine!

I don't know anything about James Dean's background, but I suspect he works well with his brother, and with our help, we can throw the pubs out!

[Ediacara]

1. You mean this guy?

[Dissent Is Patriotic]

2. lollollol.......

[Andromeda]

5. Yeah, that's the guy.

:silly:

[napi21]

6. NO you crazy person! Howard's brother!!! This one.

Hope the pic posts here.

No Howard named his brother to head the DFA.

Here'sthe email:


You may have heard that my brother Howard was elected Chairman of the Democratic Party last week. Just before he took on his new role he asked me to join you as the new chair of Democracy for America.

I'm not a politician. Even though my brother was a governor I wasn't politically active beyond Howard's campaigns until the 2000 elections. I was one of millions of people drawn in by the debate about the credibility of our political process and how to make it work for the people again.

That's what motivates me today.

What you have done so far is remarkable. In less than a year you have built a vibrant, winning organization that supports the fiscally responsible, socially progressive values that are the mainstream in America today. But we can do even more.

This year you and I will work together to endorse good candidates all over the country and provide them the training, financial resources, technology know-how and volunteers they need to win.

You and I will build organizations of like-minded people working for change in your neighborhood and every other neighborhood in America.

Most of all, you and I will help ordinary people impact our political process.

Soon you'll be hearing from Tom Hughes, our new executive director, about some exciting things happening. We are already at work helping candidates and organizations prepare for 2005 elections -- including a referendum on campaign finance reform in Ohio and the nearly 500 races for mayor taking place in cities across America this year.

And we will be getting into the fight to stop George Bush from dismantling Social Security.

I also want to hear from you. This is your organization, not mine. And the best ideas always come from the grassroots up rather than the top down. You can contact me anytime:

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/telljim

[Clark2008]

9. I wondered about that when I saw the thread.

And then I wondered if DFA stood for something like Dead Filmstars Association, or something.

;)

[mojavekid]

3. Looks like a loyal Elks Lodge member!,

I got the email, wished him luck, gave my two cents and told him to give me a call next time he's in town and well grab a beer.

- My dad's an Elk -

[NoPasaran]

4. Love that sausage he makes!

[Clark2008]

10. LOL!!

You'd have to be a Southerner to get that one!

[madfloridian]

7. This one....

[ultraist]

8. I hope he knows how to kick some ass like Dean does!

Dean is off to a roaring start, IMO. Several of his comments have made the news, one being a demand for an apology for associating the Dem party with that terrorist's attorney and another about how racist the Repukes are (I cannot remember the exact phrase but he did not use the word racist, but clearly implied it).

A TRUE BLUE DEMOCRAT!

:kick:

[napi21]

11. I hope so too! I agree, Howard is off to a great start!

We all need to stay right behind him and keep this rolling!

Howard is a terrific motivator and has the energy of a charging bull. We still have to be there for him!

I hope some of his enthusiasm was inherited by his brother John. I remember hearing John once in a campaign interview. He sounded so much like HOward, if I closed my eyes, I couldn't tell the difference. I hope it goes much farther than sound!