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MADem

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21. The President of the United States is the HEAD of the party.

Tue Mar 29, 2016, 01:16 AM

Mar 2016

He (not you) hires the chair of the Democratic NATIONAL committee.

So no--I'm not out of touch.

Here ya go:

http://www.politico.com/story/2011/04/wasserman-schultz-to-lead-dnc-052605

President Barack Obama has chosen Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz as the incoming chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, the party announced late Tuesday.
Wasserman Schultz, 44, was chosen for her strength as a fundraiser and as a television messenger and for her clout in the crucial swing state of Florida, the sources said.
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She will succeed Tim Kaine, who announced earlier Tuesday that he will run for U.S. Senate from Virginia.
The committee announced the choice in an email to members from Vice President Joe Biden.
“In selecting Debbie to lead our party, President Obama noted her tenacity, her strength, her fighting spirit and her ability to overcome adversity,” Biden wrote.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2011/04/wasserman-schultz-to-lead-dnc-052605#ixzz44GYQVtN3

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] gsb54 Mar 2016 OP

She is a loyal democrat bravenak Mar 2016 #1

No, she is not a loyal Democrat. Educate yourself. HERVEPA Mar 2016 #4

+1 fbc Mar 2016 #24

+ 1000 nt Cryptoad Mar 2016 #25

She Gets An F At Her Job billhicks76 Mar 2016 #28

Not in Mine and Prez Obama Grade Book,,,,,,, Cryptoad Mar 2016 #40

Executive Only billhicks76 Mar 2016 #42

loyal to the people who count redruddyred Mar 2016 #27

She is a loyal Corporatacrat! highprincipleswork Mar 2016 #39

Wow. Arugula Latte Mar 2016 #44

She did in Florida and it was ugly bravenak Mar 2016 #47

In the end the only opinion that counts are the voters of her district. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #2

Not! She affects the ENTIRE Democratic Party gsb54 Mar 2016 #12

True but the only opinions that truely matter are the voters of her district. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #14

I still disagree gsb54 Mar 2016 #15

And you can tell her how you are feeling with your donations. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #16

This. It is their choice! scscholar Mar 2016 #17

He nominated her for DNC chair, didn't he? TDale313 Mar 2016 #3

Very disappointing. desmiller Mar 2016 #19

Deals Were Made billhicks76 Mar 2016 #33

I have always wondered what kind of deal was made in 2008 jwirr Mar 2016 #45

At what point does the party who's lost floriduck Mar 2016 #5

11 Governors, 13 Senators, 69 Reps, 913 state seats, and left with 26% of the electorate MisterP Mar 2016 #9

And her bosses fault. He is now oblivious to middle class needs. floriduck Mar 2016 #11

Well, we don't put people in office by decree. MADem Mar 2016 #36

To get Hillary elected. TDale313 Mar 2016 #34

TPP Cassiopeia Mar 2016 #6

Head coach supporting his team captain. LuvLoogie Mar 2016 #7

Maybe it's you that's out of touch. He hired her to be DNC chair and he obviously is satisfied with MADem Mar 2016 #8

Maybe its you who is out of touch GummyBearz Mar 2016 #20

The President of the United States is the HEAD of the party. MADem Mar 2016 #21

Thanks for that insight GummyBearz Mar 2016 #48

He likes her--in fact, he endorsed her in her PRIMARY run, as did Biden. nt MADem Mar 2016 #49

She Lost House, Senate, Governors, State Houses billhicks76 Mar 2016 #29

Take it up with Barack. I'm sure he'll get right on it. nt MADem Mar 2016 #35

DWS is no progressive. Else You Are Mad Mar 2016 #10

She fought for him against Dean and the DNC when they ran the game on him. dogman Mar 2016 #13

FEAR SoLeftIAmRight Mar 2016 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author CommonSenseDemocrat Mar 2016 #22

There is a title/name for someone like her who has a "D" by their name and voted with Repukes..... Duckfan Mar 2016 #23

That Bern doesn't like her Cryptoad Mar 2016 #26

FIRE DWS! Donate to Democratic Underground for Tim Canova FL-23 here Omaha Steve Mar 2016 #30

Im sending Tim Canova a 3rd donation. Duppers Mar 2016 #31

Yep... davidthegnome Mar 2016 #32

Obama's the head of the Democratic Party... JohnnyRingo Mar 2016 #37

It's called party loyalty. 6000eliot Mar 2016 #38

The Democratic Party doesnt represent the People. It represents corporate interests. Hence another Katashi_itto Mar 2016 #41

And Mr. President did you see how many down tickets she jwirr Mar 2016 #43

I got slammed yesterday Worried senior Mar 2016 #46