DNC Chair Howard Dean will not stand for re-election at the end of his term in January, leaving the incoming President to name his successor. Governor Dean was a strong advocate for the so called fifty state strategy, and deserves much credit for advocating for the building of party resources in areas that had not been traditionally receptive to the Democratic Party. That strategy was the precursor to the Obama campaign, which challenged for votes in many red states. Dean also presided over the return of Democratic majorities in both houses of Congress.Governor Dean has always indicated that he would only stay for one term, and has kept to that plan. Congratulations to Governor Dean for a job well done.