DNC Hispanic Caucus Votes Overwhelmingly to Endorse Dean

[ProudToBeLiberal]

Wednesday, February 02, 2005

DNC Hispanic Caucus Votes Overwhelmingly to Endorse Dean

The members of the Hispanic Caucus of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) voted overwhelmingly today to officially endorse Gov. Howard Dean for Chair of the national Democratic Party. The endorsement is the first from any DNC caucus to be granted and guarantees Gov. Dean at least 35 of the 45 votes in the caucus. Nine caucus members were unavailable to participate in the deliberations and voting, which took place via conference call today.

"Gov. Dean has proven himself to be a terrific fundraiser and he has the character and stature to speak for the Democratic Party," said Sen. Iris Martinez, Illinois General Assembly member and Secretary of the Hispanic caucus, "most importantly, Gov. Dean understands that rolling back the advances Republicans have made among the Hispanic electorate will be critical to not just winning back the White House but also to keeping crucial states in the Democratic column."

Governor Dean has a unique perspective on building the grassroots as demonstrated in his organization, Democracy for America and his presidential campaign. As governor, Dean created a record based on fiscally conservative principles while promoting equality and opportunity for all the citizens of Vermont. In extending its vote of confidence to Gov. Dean, the Hispanic Caucus expects Gov. Dean to use his energy, creativity and boldness to assist the Caucus and the Party to move the Hispanic community into becoming a solid base for our democratic agenda.

"Our decision today exemplifies the type of leadership we will exercise to help Chairman Dean reach out to the Hispanic community which will be the most critical voting bloc in every election in the foreseeable future," said Sen. Martinez.

http://www.blogforamerica.com/

[last1standing]

1. lemming, lemming, lemmings.

Sorry, I wanted to post that before someone else got to spread these words of enlightenment.

:evilgrin:

Seriously, this is fantastic. I just hope the anti-Dean forces can't destroy this like they did our primary.

[aquart]

2. I think they're stunned.

Maybe just figuring out how REALLY angry we are.

[last1standing]

4. The lemmings comment was sarcasm based on this.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=132&topic_id=1552382#1552443

No discussion or input as to the merits of having Dean as DNC chair, Just "lemmings, lemmings, lemmings". I'm trying to keep a good spirit with regards to all this Dean hatred and preempt some of the snide and silly remarks that are being made with my own. :)

[janx]

3. Most of those people are in D.C.

The beauty of our situation is that most of the people who will vote are the rank-and-file DNCers from all across the country!

[KissMeKate]

5. si, se puede!

Rock on, hispanic democrats!