Resolution supporting DNC Chair Howard Dean

Whereas, grassroots Democrats from across the United States campaigned for Governor Howard Dean to be the chair of the Democratic National Committee because they believed that he was a straight shooter, told the truth and was not afraid to attack mistaken right-wing Republican policies, and

Whereas, Governor Howard Dean was overwhelmingly elected national chair of the Democratic Party and has since taking office visited numerous states, worked hard to reinvigorate grassroots operations and has vowed to contest every election in every state wherever possible, and

Whereas, the Democratic Party is crying out for bold vision and straightforward leadership and Howard Dean is not afraid to call a spade a spade, attack the Republican Party for its profligate economic policies, its destructive plans for Social Security, and its attempts to politicize religion in the United States for its own advantage,

Therefore be it resolved, that the Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee commends Howard Dean for his courage in speaking out boldly against divisive Republican tactics and policies and also commends his energetic attempt to reach out to American citizens of all parties and religions, and

Be it further resolved that we call upon our elected officials in California and elsewhere to cease criticizing our national chairman for his strong and truthful statements and instead urge them to join in Chairman Dean’s offensive against the Republican’s disregard for American economic stability, their lack of concern for our fading international reputation for justice and fair play and the Republican Party’s manipulation of religion for the sake of political gain.

Submitted by Emy Thurber and Steve Chessin