Howard Dean, The Future of the Democratic Party.

Thanks to Democracy for America and DC for Democracy, I had the honor of sitting just 10 feet away from Gov. Howard Dean on Wednesday as he laid out his vision for the future of my Democratic Party.

What he said wasn't rocket science. Stand tall for progressive values. Cultivate those values into activists and candidates in every race in every state. But he's the only one out there right now making a specific case for specific goals for the party. As Dean himself said, it's not the direction of the party that's important -- it's the destination. And Dean has a vision for the destination we should be working towards.

And that's why I am endorsing Howard Dean to be the new Chair of the DNC. We need a destination for our party. And Dean is the only one willing to share the process of getting there with all of us. He made a very public speech to an audience of activists. Have you heard nary a peep from any of the other prospective DNC Chairs?

Didn't think so.

Anyway - you can read the speech for yourself if you want.

My favorite line:

People will vote for Democratic candidates in Texas, and Alabama, and Utah if we knock on their door, introduce ourselves, and tell them what we believe.

I would add Michigan, New York, and California to that list. ie - Damn near everywhere.