[MoralSense]

It's "the Macher," a Yiddish word meaning "powerful, influential man," not "the Macker." Sheesh. This is a New York newspaper?

[JohnHuang2]

hehehehehe

[carlo3b]

"I could clearly make the argument George Bush should have done a lot better last night."

I agree with his assessment, the Pres. could have ordered the FBI to arrest every member of the Democratic National Committee, on RICO charges, as an ongoing criminal enterprise!

[billhilly]

Terry was just fighting nepotism in Florida.

[spodefly]

Personally, I think McAuliffe is doing a great job. They need to get him out there in front of the camera more often. Furthermore, I believe that the wonderful Ms. Nancy Pelosi would be a great choice for minority leader. Her and Terry should get as much face time as they need to make sure that all Americans are aware of their policies and beliefs. Lastly, I believe the Democrats should nominate the Rev. Al Sharpton for President in 2004. His style of leadership would crystallize the vision for the 21st century that the Democrats stand for.

Between McAuliffe, Pelosi, Sharpton, and of course, the Clintons, the Democrats should be in great shape come 2004.

[txzman]

Here. my friends, is the difference that conservative, caring voters can make!:

"compared to about $180 million raised by Republicans, the majority of it in money from smaller donations that can go directly to support candidates"

Let's not forget that the 10-20-50 dollars can go directly to helping the candidate of our choosing. Better impact, direct usage.

[NYCVirago]

We need strong moral leadership at the top of the party. We don't need somebody who says, `O.K., let's find the next loophole.'

The Dems made their bed with Clinton, and they're surprised that one of his cronies is also corrupt? Boo friggin' hoo!

[xm177e2]

This is in the New York Times.

The knives are out.

[Miss Marple]

"Terry gets under people's skin; that's what you need to do as chairman," this strategist said.

Who is this strategist? Shrum? Begala? Terry's demeanor is one of many reasons he was INEFFECTIVE. He didn't rattle the GOP; he energized us!

I note also that both Clintons still support him. They obviously refuse to let loose their grip on the money.

This could get really interesting.

[RWG]

O.K., let's find the next loophole...this is the definition of moral leadership for the democRATS. No courage, no integrity just playing with technicalities.

[prognostigaator]

"Democrats and Republicans alike have been quick to note that Mr. McAuliffe turned a $100,000 investment in Global Crossing, one of the companies that has emerged as a symbol of corporate wrongdoing, into an $18 million profit after it went public. "

You can be sure that it will be investigated by a Republican committee.........

[handy]

Most party insiders say Mr. McAuliffe did a solid job under trying circumstances and cannot be held responsible for the party's failure to offer voters an appealing alternative to President Bush's tax cut and prosecution of the war on terrorism. Some noted that his job is to be the Democrats' chief booster, although he was far too optimistic in his predictions. Spokesmen for Mr. Clinton and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton said both supported his continuing as chairman.

Although I am by no means a Dem Party insider, I too feel Mac did a solid job, and I am an advocate for him staying in his present position as long as he meets the same standard of performance he displayed in the 2002 midterms.
heh heh heh

[Destructor]

The beautiful thing is that the "leadership" of the Dimocratic Party is still clueless as to the cause of their losses! Either that, or they are in deep denial.

[Gritty]

This entire article is all fuss 'n feathers. The only line that really means anything is the following...

Spokesmen for Mr. Clinton and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton said both supported his continuing as chairman.

McAwful will remain Chairman. Period. The rest is just the NYT (and the Clintons) allowing the malcontents to blow off a little steam, making them feel like their voices are important.

McAwful will be elected the same way as the Soviet Politburo elected it's Leader - by 100% acclamation. But, instead of visions of blood-spattered Lubyanka cellars dancing in their heads, the cannon berms at Ft. Marcy Park will softly sway in the background!

[texson66]

[Burkeman1]

"I've talked to a lot of people," Mr. Nides added, "and there is no groundswell to move him out. It just doesn't exist."

I think that is right as far as I can tell. I have been following the fallout in the Democratic party very closely since last Tuesday and there simply is no move to oust MacAuliffe. In fact- there is no organized opposition to the Clinton controlled DNC at all within the Democratic Party that I can discern. And if that doesn't speak volumes about the quality of elected Democrats in Congress and at the National level then nothing does. They are ossified and incapable of even self examination. They have allowed their small donor fundraising ability (and even local and state party fundraising ability) to go by the wayside and are dependent on corporate donations wrrangled by sleazes like MacAuliffe. They couldn't get rid of him if they wanted too right now.

He has said his goal will be to develop a better network of small donors.

No he won't. First- it is against his interest (and the Clinton's) to develop small donor lists since that would make the party less dependent on him and his small circle of corporate and wealthy donors. And Second- it is hard gritty work to develop those lists. It requires meeting with people who wear clip on ties and buy their suits at Syms- it requires getting in the trenches with the blue haired ladies that control local and state parties. And that is not what Terry MacAuliffe is about at all. He is a corporate sleaze bag and liberal snob.

He will stay in power and that is good for the GOP.

[1Old Pro]

. Spokesmen for Mr. Clinton and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton said both supported his continuing as chairman.

No kidding, he's their PUPPET.

[MattinNJ]

The fact of the matter is that if we'd won 10 seats more, Terry would be a hero

Typical liberal logic. That's like me saying if the New York Giants hadn't lost those 4 games they'd be 9-0 instead of 5-4. The fact remains that they got their butts kicked DESPITE massive fraud. South Dakota and Louisiana may still fall our way.

My advice to them is to run hard to the left and get back to their base. More taxes, more entitlement programs, scale back on defense, apologize to the muslims, and kill more babies. How can they lose with that platform? HeHeHe.