Gov. Romer Reportedly Will Lead DNC
WASHINGTON — With his party’s fund-raising practices under heavy scrutiny, President Clinton tapped Colorado Gov. Roy Romer to head the Democratic National Committee, a senior administration official said Monday.
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Romer will be named general chairman of the party, a title now held by Sen. Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.). Romer will remain as governor.
Steve Grossman, a Massachusetts businessman, will be chairman of the Democratic Party, charged with day-to-day operations, the official said. That role is now filled by Donald Fowler.
Romer, 57, serving his third term as Colorado governor, developed a close working relationship with Clinton during the president’s days as governor of Arkansas. Known as an education reformer, Romer brings a clean ethical slate to the party’s top job at a time of high scrutiny.
He also is considered deft at handling the news media and defending the president on television, two important traits as Clinton’s legal problems mount.
The president is expected to announce the appointments later this week, the official said.
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