New DCCC chair thanks the netroots, talks of the future. Chris Van Hollen.

[madfloridian]

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He is already showing a more cooperative attitude toward the DNC. I thought this was interesting.

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/politics/whispers/articles/070121/29whisplead.htm

Another Job for Dean: Headhunter

Here's proof that election victories can salve wounds. The new chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Rep. Chris Van Hollen, has asked party Chair Howard Dean to help recruit candidates. It was just a few months ago that the old head of the DCCC was swearing at Dean for not spending enough on House races. But Dean and Van Hollen "broke bread" at their first meeting. Tapping Dean was smart: Not only does he travel lots, but the former Vermont guv was once the recruitment boss of the Democratic Governors Association.

The VT gov was also chair of the DGA at one time.

In 1991, Dean became Governor of Vermont when Richard A. Snelling died in office. Dean was subsequently elected to five two-year terms, serving as governor from 1991 to 2003 making him the second longest-serving Governor in Vermont history, after Thomas Chittenden (1778-1789 and 1790-1797). Dean served as chairman of the National Governors Association from 1994 to 1995.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Dean

Glad to see a more cooperative attitude. They both appear to be very good at what they do, and working together instead of having screaming matches will make a huge difference.

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1. Great! n/t

[John Q. Citizen]

2. This is a good thing. How does the DCCC select thier chair? n/t

[madfloridian]

3. Wasn't he appointed by Pelosi?

I am not sure.