Clinton Picks Romer to Lead DNC
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WASHINGTON — President Clinton on Monday picked Colorado Gov. Roy Romer to serve as the new general chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
At the same time, Clinton tapped Massachusetts businessman and longtime Democratic activist Steven Grossman to serve as the DNC’s national chairman and run the party’s day-to-day operations, said two senior administration officials, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Romer’s press secretary, Jim Carpenter, confirmed the governor’s acceptance Monday night, shortly after sources in Washington disclosed his selection to the Associated Press.
“The president had asked the governor to take on this position as head of the Democratic National Committee,” Carpenter said. “The governor replied he would not do so if it meant he had to leave the governorship. So, after some discussion, there was an agreement worked out that the governor would take the title of general chair” while remaining governor.
Clinton’s choices must be approved by the 431-member DNC, which meets in Washington next Tuesday.
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