Just imagine...

Imagine an America where all Democrats stand proud because all Americans look to us, the party, to make America more prosperous, more secure and more free. Imagine a time in the not-too-distant future when George Bush puts up a Supreme Court justice that wants to roll back the rights this party has fought for, and we have organizations in all 50 states that are ready to stand and fight. Imagine a party, when the other side raises $50 million to wage a campaign to privatize Social Security, that is able to go online, raise double that amount, and defeat this irresponsible plan. Imagine a party that is proud of who it is and what we believe and has the confidence and faith to stand for what is right and works to make the word “Democrat” something to run to, not to run from, an imagine a party that is talking to America not just in English, but in Spanish, and sees the exurbs, the South and rural America not as places to run from, but as places in which to run and win. Imagine a party that doesn’t take its base for granted but is fighting for every voter every day and talking with our truest supporters and organizing them to rejuvenate our parties all over the nation. And imagine a party on Election Day where the day after we aren’t offering excuses, but instead claiming victories.

And then imagine this...



The words are from the Simon Rosenberg's official announcement for Chair of the DNC, and this post constitutes my official endorsement of his candidacy. There's simply no one better prepared or better positioned to lead our Party, or to serve as a unifying link between the regulars and the reformers. He's a proven fundraiser who has a firm grasp of the need to strengthen and expand the Party infrastructure, incorporating new technologies, new ideas, and, perhaps most importantly, new people in order to answer the Republican challenge. Based on my experience as a State and County Committeman and a District Chair, I judge him as the leader we need and, in fact, have long needed.

I'll be encouraging the Washington State representatives to the DNC to support Rosenberg, and I urge you examine the experience and ideas outlined at his campaign website carefully and contact your state's DNC members with similar encouragement.