The Democratic chairman doesn't need to be a household name. Most people didn't know who Ron Brown was when he was chairman of the Democratic Party, but he put the party in a position where Bill Clinton could come in and he had a solid base to run from.
Susan EstrichWhen a father climbs a dangerous mountain and dies, we mourn. When a mother does, we question her judgment. How could she?
Susan EstrichMost people don't know who Ken Mehlman is. He's the chairman of the Republican Party, obviously, but what he's doing that Howard Dean isn't doing is spending a lot of time on the nuts and bolts of putting the party together.
Susan EstrichHalf of me knows too much to be carefree. But the other half knows enough to be grateful.
Susan Estrich