For the first time since the DNC Chair race began, new interest is making this interesting. -- Roemer may try for Democratic chairman.

The Associated Press reports:

Former Indiana Rep. Tim Roemer said Tuesday that he is considering whether to join the race for Democratic National Committee chairman.

At least eight other potential candidates have been exploring the job, which becomes available in February when Chairman Terry McAuliffe leaves. The decision will be made by a vote of the nearly 450 DNC members.

Roemer, president of the nonprofit Center for National Policy, served in Congress from 1991 through 2002. He also served on the Sept. 11 commission that investigated the 2001 terror attacks.

In a statement, Roemer said several prominent Democrats have asked him to consider leading the party. He said he is consulting with family and friends and will make a decision soon.
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There will be some further observation from the press about what this portends for the candidates for the post. It is more than just about Roemer becoming interested. It is indeed a positive development. Do you recall the post about the dearth of candidates?

Maybe some others will now step forward, whether on their own or at the urging of others (and you can't tell the former from the latter, despite what they say). First, it shows there is more interest in our Party than many would have us believe. And second, it shows further evidence of a desire at the national level to stop Dean. The post about the dearth of candidates was from the 12-10-04 post that stated:

“There’s a dearth of good candidates,” said a senior Democratic strategist, who insisted on anonymity to speak more candidly. “Sure, Dean is not an unknown quantity and Martin Frost is not an unknown, but it doesn’t seem like the A list.”

“That’s a commentary for how we feel as a party right now,” he added.