Very latest update from the ASDC vote.

[madfloridian]

Thorough update here at MyDD..be sure to read the very first part about Brewer and the DNC audit of Michigan campaign.

http://www.mydd.com/story/2005/1/31/101826/151#comment_top
Update: The Chairs and Vice Chairs rejected the recommendation of the Executive Committee to back Fowler. They then did a roll-call vote, which Dean won:

The ASDC ballot (state chairs and vice chairs)

Dean 56
Fowler 21
Frost 5
Roemer 3
Rosenberg 3
Webb 3
Leyland 0
Abstain 5

[janx]

1. It's working!

The state DNCs want DEAN! :party:

[madfloridian]

2. See this page at DFA.

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/features/2005/01/31/asdc_endorses_howard_dean_for_dnc_chair.php

It is linked from MyDD but does not show up there as a separate post yet. Looks like Brewer caved and they all endorsed Dean, the Chair and vice chairs that is. The ASDC....what a confusing 24 hours.
112 votes according to the site.

[ProudToBeLiberal]

3. man what a ride from yesterday night to today.

phew

seems like it's the 2004 primaries again lol, all we need is the bat :)

[madfloridian]

4. And it still could be that way......very tiring.

Dean has more courage than I do. After the primaries we would have backed off completely....if not for his courage. That is what it will take.

[PassingFair]

7. Here's a copy of the e-mail I sent to Gov. Granholm:

Dear Governor Granholm:

In 2006, you will be facing the mother of all re-elections. You will need
all of the help, both financially and in (wo)man hours, that you can get.
In the last presidential election, one man showed what you can do with the
power of truth. His name is Howard Dean. His grassroots campaign raised
more money than anyone thought was possible from ordinary Americans. He
also was able to mobilize thousands of dedicated and active supporters.
Don't you want the power of Howard Dean and the power of truth to be
working for you in 2006? Make no mistake, the election of the DNC Chair is
being watched with bated breath by democratic activists across the
country. Please use some forward thinking and endorse Howard Dean for DNC
Chair. It is not my opinion alone, that holds that Michigan went for
Kerry in SPITE of, not because of, the efforts of Donnie Fowler. The
Michigan Coordinated Campaign was out of touch and apparently underfunded.
Had it not been for the "Deaniacs" and MoveOn, Michigan would have been
more purple than blue. As a first time Precinct Delegate, I was motivated
by Howard Dean to enter politics, not to advance myself, but to advance
democratic policies and to do whatever I could to overturn the Bush
Administration. I remain dedicated and willing to work, but not for
Republican appeasers. I want to work for a fighter. Please listen to the
cry of the rank and file, and endorse Howard Dean for DNC Chair. (And
please convince Mark Brewer, while you're at it!).



Sincerely,

[sonias]

5. Link to WAPO story

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A51686-2005Jan31.html
Dean Wins Backing of State Democratic Chairs
(snip)
State party leaders gave their backing Monday to Howard Dean in his bid to be chairman of the Democratic National Committee, putting the former presidential candidate in a strong position to win the election in about two weeks.
(/snip)
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You have to love that heading.

Go Dean Go!

Sonia

[PassingFair]

6. Wild Ride!

I was just typing an e-mail to Brewer when someone from DFA e-mailed me the news! Best thing I've heard this year!
Yeeeeaaaarrrrggggggghhhhhhh!