Well, what else could one expect from the crew that ignored the sexism and misogyny throughout the Democratic primary, did its best to force Hillary Clinton out of the race after the Iowa caucus, and handed the nomination to Obama on a silver platter even though Clinton won the popular vote?
It stands to reason the DNC, led by Dr. Dean, would overspend on renting plush offices for themselves in Denver, mandate the colors of the organic food to be served, and otherwise screw up the planning and blow the budget for the Democratic convention.
To read the gruesome details of the DNC’s mismanagement in Denver published in today’s NY Times, go here.
In the meantime, as the party elite continues to dither about whether or not to abide by democratic procedures with an open convention guaranteeing Clinton’s name on the ballot, fair-minded people can take heart: The Denver Group, led by Heidi Li Feldman and Marc Rubin is dedicated to keeping the Democratic convention democratic; check out the Denver Group here.
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