Honestly.... why not Richard Clarke for head of DNC????

[firebee]

I notice that people keep wanting to put elected government officials in as the head of the DNC, but really... we need all of our elected officials to focus on what they can do in their position. We can't have the few elected officials we have in office risking the next election to be head of the DNC right now. I know some might view Richard Clarke as conservative, but it just seems like he'd be the man for opposing Bush the next four years and he could attack Bush without risking anything in the next election. He's one of the few people who could take the gloves off and unleash a full out assault on this administration without risking anything.

[ZombieNixon]

1. I think he's a registered Republican.

If he were to run for DNC head, he's have to change his party registration, and fast. In any case, I would like to see him actively opposing Bush** for the next 4 years, in any position.

[firebee]

5. True, but.....

He served faithfully under Bill Clinton for both of Clinton's terms as President, so even if he was registered as a Republican... wouldn't that qualify him as a democrat? How can we expand and bring about a stronger democratic party if we don't open our doors and invite moderate intellectuals floating in the divide? We have to break the partisan mold this administration uses to divide the country and appointing the head anti-terrorism adviser for Reagan, Bush 43 and Clinton as head of the DNC would send shockwaves throughout the administration.

While Clarke is registered as a republican, he's clearly identified himself as a constitutional American first. He's extremely well spoken, articulate, quick and he's been involved with investigating and subvertly undermining complex criminal organizations for years. It seems to me, this is who the democratic party needs for opposing the assenine policies of this administration. Think of what kind of message this would send to the moderates in the republican party? Clarke would lend credibility to our opposition of Bush.

[NYCGirl]

2. Because he's a Republican? n/t

[serryjw]

3. Sorry, but this is a terrible idea.

The number ONE, TWO & Three job for the DNC chair is fundraising. Shaking hands and kissing babies. Clark is a bureaucrat. What does he know about fundraising.Thanks to TM the party is splintered. We need a liberal to bring it back to our roots.

[Padraig18]

4. The better question would be 'Why?'

He has no qualities that would make him a superior choice, and several that would make him an inferior one.

:shrug:

[Ms_Mary]

6. I just wish more people were aware of what's in his book.

[mb7588a]

7. His is the frist book any anti-Bush Dem. should read.

He gives frightening detail and unparalleled glimpses into this administration. I would love for him to continue speaking out, maybe not as DNC chair.

There must be some current state chair who could step up and run a good national program. I know our chair here in WI very well, and she's just an amazing speaker. There has to be some qualified state chairs out there.