Dean says DNC becomes "political operation" of the WH if Dem wins...won't do that.

[madfloridian]

This is a short but interesting article from WCAX in Vermont about Dean and the present and the future. Many have wondered what he will do when his tenure is up at the DNC....not really a straight answer but an indication of his thinking.

Democratic Divide, Part 1

From tourists to taxi cab drivers... Howard Dean has become a national figure. Asked if she knows who Dean is, Flo Ditzler of Nebraska answers, "Yes. He's the head of the Democratic party right now."

"He's a doctor. I don't know why he's in politics," wonders taxi driver Arun Rode.

Told of the taxi driver, Dean says, "That's interesting... very interesting that he knew about me. Well I have a big constituency in Washington cab drivers, they still stop me and say, 'hey Dean- man you go!'"

He says they have redefined the nature of the DNC to more than just fundraising.

Asked to explain his job as DNC chair, Dean says, "Well, we've sort of redefined the job since I took it. This used to be mostly a fundraising operation, now we've put in a political operation."

..."Now, as he wraps up a four-year term, Dean says, "There (have) been a lot of surprises, but one is that I'm learning to deal with Washington. It's very interesting-- much different then Vermont... Well the first thing is you can't say the first thing that comes into you mind and that of course is one of my trademarks as Governor."

The article makes it clear that he is back home in Vermont on week-ends. Dean says "there was no particular reason to move. It's cheaper to live in Vermont-- and it's disruptive-- I'm a Vermonter anyway".

When asked if he would stay on in DC...Dean responded:

This is a very different job when you are working for a Democratic president, you basically become the political operation of the White House and I don't want to do that."

Carlson: "But you might stay on?"

Dean: "I don't know what I'll do, but it's important that we win-- that's what I'm focused on."

[FarLeftRage]

1. Yeah, heard that on TV

While making supper. I was surprised to hear that from channel 3 - WCAX TV.
It was a very good program.

[madfloridian]

2. Do they put video up?

Just wondering.

[FarLeftRage]

3. I wasn't watching...

But my father told me they did.

[madfloridian]

4. I guess they won't put it on line.

:shrug: