Sam Spencer, the DNC Committeeman from Maine, launched his website yesterday with an email to Maine Democrats asking for their input in who should be the next DNC Chair. The response has been incredible and the message has been clear.
As of 10:18am today, there were 114 comments on Sam's weblog. Of these, 68 were from individuals expressing a single choice for DNC Chair. Here's how the votes break down:
Howard Dean: 63
Simon Rosenberg: 2
Wellington Webb: 1
Martin Frost: 1
Wesley Clark (who isn't running): 1
There was also one post from Howard Dean himself. He wrote:
Sam, Great website. This fits in well with what I hope to accomplish as DNC chair. Strong grassroots organizations in every state party, with financial support from the DNC so that we can beat the right wing on the ground! Keep up the good work. Howard Dean
There were two interesting and consistent themes in these responses. The first is that nearly every single person posting, whether they support a candidate or not, makes it clear that they want to see a drastic change in the Democratic Party. The second is that many of those who throw their support behind Dean add that they didn't support him for president but think he is the best man to run the DNC.
I was leaning towards Rosenberg, but these posts and the message from Dean have convinced me that he's the one we need running the DNC. He brings the energy, the support and the new focus we need to make the party stronger.
I'd also like to say that Mr. Spencer has done a great job being a responsive and involved representative of Maine Democrats.
From the Maine Politics Weblog
Visit Sam's site here.