TPS Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 What's the final tally for the House? In perusing the posts, and i haven't had time to read them all, I hadn't noticed any comments about Rahm Emanuel. He was really the driving force for the dems in this election, and had a lot to do with supporting (choosing) dem candidates that were center, not left. I have to say, I'm impressed with what he helped carry off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 What's the final tally for the House? In perusing the posts, and i haven't had time to read them all, I hadn't noticed any comments about Rahm Emanuel. He was really the driving force for the dems in this election, and had a lot to do with supporting (choosing) dem candidates that were center, not left. I have to say, I'm impressed with what he helped carry off. 831073[/snapback] I think Dean has more to do with it. To run a 50 state strategy they had to run candidates in rural districts - which are traditionally more conservative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I think Dean has more to do with it. To run a 50 state strategy they had to run candidates in rural districts - which are traditionally more conservative. 831077[/snapback] TPS is right, its Emanuel. He was the guy that chose the conservative candidates for the Democrats in this race, and played toward the middle. Dean's tendencies from watching him at the head of the DNC is to play to the base, not the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 TPS is right, its Emanuel. He was the guy that chose the conservative candidates for the Democrats in this race, and played toward the middle. Dean's tendencies from watching him at the head of the DNC is to play to the base, not the middle. 831086[/snapback] Emanuel helped select a lot of the candidates, but Dean was responsible for spreading money beyond the swing states. Actually there was a bit of a compromise. Emanuel favored targeting districts and winnable races and Dean made sure money still got to the geographically large rural counties. They both get some credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Emanuel helped select a lot of the candidates, but Dean was responsible for spreading money beyond the swing states. Actually there was a bit of a compromise. Emanuel favored targeting districts and winnable races and Dean made sure money still got to the geographically large rural counties. They both get some credit. 831100[/snapback] Oh, I read your post as to mean that Dean selected the candidates, not Emanuel. I gotcha now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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