His first answer to the question was "Yes, he would speak out against a candidate that only a minority of Congressional Dems opposed, if he felt strongly opposed to that candidate as well." And as a side note he did not care for Condileeza Rice.

We must remember the Chair won't have a vote on this issue, but he will often be the person explaining Dem positions to the press. And what I think is important in this particular instance is how the Chair would vote on Condi, but how he would handle dissent and difference within the party?

There is a lot of arguement and debate going on how the Dems work as an effective opposition party and not get painted an sore loser obstructionists by the RWNM (right wing noise machine).

The Chair I think needs to help Congressional Dems find their spine and can do that by supporting those who chose to take a stand and encouraging others behind the scenes to to the same. But in no way do I want the Chair castigating the leaders in public.