Via Politco's Ben Smith comes news that Obama is relocating DNC Operations to Chicago.
In a major shakeup at the Democratic National Committee -- and a departure from tradition -- large parts of the committee's operations are relocating to Chicago to be fully integrated with the Obama campaign.
This is excellent news, folks!! Remove the Inside the Beltway, DLC, and DINO influence is key here. Obama's campaign has been a model of discipline, unity, and efficiency. Finally! A nominee that isn't afraid to take charge. I'm REALLY liking this new face of the Democratic Party.
"This is part of the implementation of the plans Paul [Tewes] discussed last week with the state party chairs," Finney said. "As part of the efforts to fully integrate DNC operations with the Obama campaign here in Washington, in Chicago and in the states, political, field and constituency operations are moving to Chicago to work in the Obama headquarters. The goal is to consolidate these efforts into one operation and effectively drive one national strategy."
This will NOT be a disorganized, chaotic, infighting campaign like the years past. This is the kind of campaign that can elect a Democrat back to the White House.
The move reflects Obama's desire to maintain an unusually streamlined campaign, as well as his swift and complete takeover of a Democratic Party that isn't always known for its unity. The move may also save the campaign money, as the Obama campaign can use DNC salaries and staff to pay for elements of its organizing campaign and avoid some of the duplication that has often dogged presidential efforts.
I just fell in love all over again :-)
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