I think that this development reflects a decision by Barack Obama to de-emphasize and reduce the activity level of the Democratic National Committee.

Regardless of his virtues or vices, and I see VA Governor Tim Kaine as a Conservative in the party, it’s clear that he can’t devote himself full time to running the DNC.

In normal times, being governor is a full time job, and now, with state finances imploding, it’s twice that.