ANALYSIS: Howard Dean vs. James Carville & Rahm Emmanuel

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Friday November 10, 2006 · 12:41 PM PST

2006/11/10 · 12:41

Howard Dean's 50-State Strategy: Measuring Dean's Gamble in 2006 -- and in 2016

When former Vermont governor Howard Dean took the helm of the Democratic National Committee, he made a strategic decision to pump resources into all 50 states, in an attempt to build the Democratic Party in places where it hasn't been competitive in presidential races and most federal races for years. His so-called "50-state strategy" has been the source of much controversy, leading to Dean's public battles with Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Rahm Emmanuel, who favors focused spending on targeted races. Now James Carville has entered the fray, calling for Dean's ouster as DNC Chair.

Who was right? By most measures it looks like Dean.

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Howard Dean, the 72-Hour Plan and Rampant Media Myths About Election 2006

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Tuesday November 07, 2006 · 2:21 PM PST

2006/11/07 · 14:21

The media this cycle (no surprise) has been wildly inaccurate in its coverage of the election challenges facing Democrats this November. Time and again we've seen them repeat talking points and "common wisdom" that the Republican 72-hour GOTV operation can do wonders and that Howard Dean is unwisely spending money on his 50-state strategy. They're also constantly repeating the mantra that partisan gerrymandering is the source of uncompetitive elections and GOP advantage. Experts say that the data does not hold these truths to be self-evident. Let's dissect a bit. Read More

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