DNC Bans Lobbyist Money; Dean remains as chair

[Faux pas]

http://www.newsday.com/news/politics/wire/sns-ap-democrats-money,0,4064903.story

WASHINGTON - Acting swiftly as his party's presumed presidential nominee, Barack Obama is keeping Howard Dean at the helm of the Democratic National Committee, while bringing in one of his top strategists to oversee the party's operations.

The campaign also announced that the DNC will no longer accept donations from lobbyists and political action committees, to comply with Obama's campaign policy. Party officials say they expect the DNC's staff to quickly expand to run an aggressive general election campaign.

Campaign adviser Paul Tewes was dispatched to help lead the changes Thursday.

"Senator Obama appreciates the hard work that Chairman Dean has done to grow our party at the grass-roots level and looks forward to working with him as the chairman of the Democratic Party as we go forward," Obama spokesman Bill Burton said.

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Good On Obama!

[nadinbrzezinski]

1. remember to kick in five bucks here and there folks

they are now counting on us

[BearSquirrel2]

2. They're a good team ...

They're a good team. If it wasn't for the "Dean Scream" I think Dean would make a very good running mate.

[elizfeelinggreat]

3. awesome

I'm especially happy to hear that Howard Dean is staying on!

[Beregond2]

4. And a left, and a right...

In two days, Obama delivers two major blows to the idea that he is just another "corporatist."

[LiberalFighter]

5. That should minimize Terry McAuliffe a bit.

And maybe shut him up too.

Will that same policy be in effect for the inauguration? Personally, I hope so. Keep it simple and keep the big wigs out of it. And open it up for more people.