Someone explain this to me.

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The powers that be in the Democratic party are supporting Roemer over Howard Dean for party chair because he is from a red state? What the f*ck does that have to do with anything? Edwards was from a red state and that did not help Kerry carry North Carolina. Do they really think repugnantcans will vote democrat if the party chair is from a red state? I don't get it.

<http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/12/14/dnc.chair/index.html>
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With the support of Reid and Pelosi, Roemer immediately has an advantage over the declared candidates, former presidential candidate Howard Dean and former Clinton aide Harold Ickes.

Reid is strongly encouraging a Roemer bid, according to the sources.

Roemer's experience on the 9/11 commission, together with the fact that he comes from a "red state" -- one that voted for President Bush -- were decisive factors in Reid's decision to back him, the sources said.
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