Cspan just referred to Dean as the FORMER DNC chair. Did I miss something? nt

[gateley]

[LSparkle]

1. I thought Dr. Dean was staying as chair through the election ... ???

Or is the party nominee the titular head of the party
(therefore Obama has just replaced him)?

[Cleita]

2. He's still the DNC chair.

Probably C-Span got their wires crossed and meant to say former presidential candidate or something like that.

[lynnertic]

3. I notice a lot of mis-speaking in coverage of the convention

.... Harry Shearer blames the altitude. He might have a point.

[MiniMe]

4. I think that the party chair usually only serves for 1 term

I don't know that is a rule, but I think it is traditional. That job is probably exhausting.

[Pab Sungenis]

5. No, it isn't.

Terry MacAuliffe served for at least two. The incoming President, however, usually replaces the DNC chair with someone of his preference.

Plus, I think we all know Dr. Dean is probably going to be HHS Sec'y or Health Czar of some kind in an Obama administration.