Ted Weisgal's speech

Ted Weisgal was able (with my help, among other friends) to get the requisite 1% signatures (about 150) to run for the Permanent Convention Chair (a two-day job).

The TDP nominated Bob Slagel (former party chair) to be the Permanent Chair.

His main point: that he (Ted) would make sure that ALL resolutions were considered on the full floor instead of the usual practice of marginalization of the more controversial resolutions. He also emphasized that he is an expert at Roberts Rules of Order (he has taught it many times in many contexts).

The vote was put to the floor, and after an SD-by-SD caucus vote, he lost by a vote of 3600 to 1800.

Good effort, Ted!