Hodges: Contacted to be Democratic chairmanBRUCE SMITHAssociated PressCHARLESTON, S.C. - Former Gov. Jim Hodges has been contacted in recent weeks about seeking the Democratic national chairmanship and says he is considering the possibility.Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack has told Democratic leaders he may seek the position and former Democratic presidential hopeful Howard Dean has already been seeking support among the committee.Other names mentioned include, among others, Harold Ickes, adviser to former President Clinton; former Gov. Roy Barnes of Georgia; former Housing Secretary Henry Cisneros; Simon Rosenberg, founder and president of the centrist New Democrat Network; Gov. Mark Warner of Virginia; and California party chairman Art Torres.The fact that so many names have been floated for the chairman's job "reflects the recognition there needs to be major changes in the leadership," Hodges said."There are many people who continue to be in leadership positions election after election" although the party has fared poorly, he said. "In the real world you get fired for that."As for the chairmanship, "it's not something that I had given a ton of thought to," Hodges said. "I'm flattered by the interest and I think I know what needs to be done."
Originally posted by rpm Odd, I just read this story that said they wanted Jim Hodges. But there's a lot of names floating about.
Originally posted by rpm Naaa, not Hillary. The Party Chairman is usually a minion's position.
Originally posted by AKWabbit Surely they can find someone better that ole Howard. They can't be THAT stupid. Not even democrats!Wab
Originally posted by AKWabbit Hmmm maybe John Edwards then? I hear he's available. Wab
Originally posted by Yeager What it really boils down to is how many americans hate the concept of god versus how many embrace it.Fortunately, in nov 2004 the difference was about 3.5 million. If recent history is any indication, more people will embrace the love of god then will reject it, in america, in the months and years ahead.
