Since everyone's gleefully throwing out names for DNC Chair, let me ask you a question...

[brooklynite]

What is it you believe is the role of the DNC Chair?

From what I'm reading, it appears very few people know.

Many people are suggesting strong progressives, even though the DNC Chair doesn't set policies and doesn't act as a spokesperson for the Party (we have a nominee for that).

The job of the DNC Chair is:

1. to raise money (and we'll need a lot for November).

2. to work with the State Parties and Party Committees on their management skills and organization.

3. to Chair the DNC and it's Committees in addressing Party structural and operational issues.

So: fundraising, political organization and management. If you're going to suggest someone, please explain how they qualify on that basis.

[leftofcool]

1. And doesn't Hillary get to decide who the chair will be?

[awake]

2. Obama is still the head of our party till Hillary takes over in Jan.

[onehandle]

3. We Need Someone Who Will Represent My Particular Pet Concern!

No Less Will Do!

[MichMan]

4. DWS made a lot of appearances on the talking head shows n/t