I support Simon Rosenberg for chair.

[justy329]

Howard Dean has been branded by the media as a left-wing crackpot who is weak on defense.

We do not need a household name for chair. Ken, the GOP chair, is unknown. Why should we put Dean out there as the face of our party when his campaign imploded. During this time of instability in our world, we can not have someone seen as "weak" being our party's leader.

Therefore, I must eliminate Dean from the running. Of the remaining six, I think Simon Rosenberg is the best. He has a proven track record of results. He does have the passion. Look at this piece he made: http://www.newdem.org/media_library/rap/rap_2004/promise_trailer.html
It just shows me that he understand why it is so important for Democrats to win. When I look at Tim Roehmer, I don't feel he understands how Democrats make life for Americans better. Because he is pro-life and voted for Bush's tax cuts and voted against Clinton's '93 economic package, I question his resolve for fighting for our issues.
I do not support Frost mainly for photogenic reasons. I am afraid that Frost comes across as dorky and aging. While I personally am not one to judge by looks, I know that the American people are a very shallow bunch and they might be turned off by his baldness and his nerdy math teacher look. Also, I have read reports that he is the type that loves the centrist wing.
Rosenberg has been working for years for our party and he clearly wants to do well at this job.

I invite you to do the research on your own. I have concluded, for myself, that Rosenberg is the best choice. In terms of second choice, I would say Wellington Webb. He was a strong mayor and has served as vice-chair of the DNC, so he also knows what he's doing.