Charles Soechting Endorses Dean for DNC

[NoPasaran]

Dear Fellow DNC Members:

It's no secret I think we need a major shakeup at the Democratic National Committee. For too long, the DNC has treated Texas like an ATM machine, raiding our most generous donors for millions of dollars while we struggle to remain competitive here in state and local races.

We need to change this attitude in Washington. And that's why I'm supporting Gov. Howard Dean for DNC Chair. He believes in a 50-state strategy, which is the only way we will ever Take Back Texas -- and our country.

Gov. Dean's message of mainstream values is all about helping the people we fight for and represent improve their lives. His political career is all about change. And he agrees with me that our party must change, too -- not to forget our principles, but to fulfill them.

Many of you may have heard by now that former Congressman Martin Frost is dropping out of the DNC chair race. Martin ran a strong and clean campaign that made all Texas Democrats proud.

Now I hope you will join me in giving your enthusiastic endorsement to Gov. Dean to lead our national party in the years ahead. I'm convinced that he is the best candidate to reflect our commitment to securing our future, balancing the budget, providing health care to every eligible child, protecting the environment, and making sure
America looks, once again, like America.

Sincerely,
CHARLES E. SOECHTING
Chairman, Texas Democratic Party

http://www.burntorangereport.com/archives/003212.html#more

[GOPisEvil]

1. Good for Soechting...

...I wonder if he was one of the 112, or if he supported Martin. Anyway, the Dean choice is a good one. :thumbsup:

[sonias]

4. He supported Martin Frost

In fact he and Bob Slagle sent out a big support letter for Frost. Glad to see that he's throwing his vote Dean's way now.

Nice statement from Frost

Statement of US Rep. Martin Frost
Tue Feb 1, 2005

STATEMENT OF MARTIN FROST
On Withdrawing from the Campaign for DNC Chair Today

WASHINGTON - Today, former Texas Congressman and Democratic
Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Martin Frost released the
statement below. Withdrawing from the race for DNC Chair, Frost did
not endorse any candidate.

"I am calling my supporters to thank them and to inform them of my
decision today to withdraw from the race for DNC Chair. I have also
called Governor Dean and congratulated him for running a strong
campaign. The challenge ahead for Governor Dean will be to unite the
Party, rebuild the DNC and win elections in every region of the
country.

"This campaign was never about me or any other candidate. It was
about rebuilding the Democratic Party so that we can better present
to the nation our strong, hopeful alternative to the dishonest,
corrupt and elitist Republican Government that keeps selling out the
nation in order to reward its few, privileged friends.

"Make no mistake, Democrats are the party that can best meet
America's challenges - challenges like keeping our people safe and
winning the war on terrorism, stopping the Republican attack on
Social Security, solving the health care crisis, and ensuring that
all Americans have good jobs and the opportunity to build a better
future for their children.

"With a strong, unified Democratic Party, a real 50-state party
structure, and a commitment to working together and speaking
directly to Americans' concerns and values, I am confident that we
can and will elect Democrats at all levels and in all parts of the
country. I look forward to continuing to play a constructive role in
those efforts."

Sonia

[aquart]

2. Lotta dissatisfaction with our "leadership."

Seems to be a whole lot more than they even guessed.

[WestHoustonDem]

3. Excellent!