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Wednesday, January 12, 2005
Why do we lose? Because the losers keep leading.
There's an interesting article by Amy Sullivan in this month's Washington Monthly titled, "Fire the Consultants". I'd recommend everyone who is still shaking their heads about the past election cycle read it.
Those of you who know me well enough know that I regularly rant and rave about the need to change the party's leadership and focus.
Well, Amy's hit the proverbial nail on the head--we lose because we keep putting losers in charge. The case studies of Joe Hansen and especially seven-time loser Bob Shrum point to the fact that the Democratic Party can't shake it's "consultocracy".
Seems like our candidates are hooked on a nicotine-laced consultant habit that they just can't shake. The way to start is by making a statement with our race for a new DNC Chair. I've supported Donnie Fowler, Jr. for some time now, and I continue to do so. While I'm well aware that he's a bit of a long-shot for the post, the ideas he puts forth in this area are shared by many of us in the trenches. Regardless of who wins, these issues need to be discussed by the DNC on a broad basis.
It's time to win. Let's kick the habit.
Those of you who know me well enough know that I regularly rant and rave about the need to change the party's leadership and focus.
Well, Amy's hit the proverbial nail on the head--we lose because we keep putting losers in charge. The case studies of Joe Hansen and especially seven-time loser Bob Shrum point to the fact that the Democratic Party can't shake it's "consultocracy".
Seems like our candidates are hooked on a nicotine-laced consultant habit that they just can't shake. The way to start is by making a statement with our race for a new DNC Chair. I've supported Donnie Fowler, Jr. for some time now, and I continue to do so. While I'm well aware that he's a bit of a long-shot for the post, the ideas he puts forth in this area are shared by many of us in the trenches. Regardless of who wins, these issues need to be discussed by the DNC on a broad basis.
It's time to win. Let's kick the habit.
Docciavelli 11:47 AM