While there is no question that Howard Dean is the current front-runner for the DNC chairmanship, there is a question whether there will be a viable alternative that distinguishes themself from the rest of the pack. The likeliest possibilities so far seem to be Martin Frost, Tim Roemer, and Simon Rosenberg. Dean clearly has the momentum, so one of these guys is going to have to rise above the pack if they are going to have any chance of challenging him. In short, the centrist wing of the party (if one even exists any more) is going to have to rally around one candidate, or the three candidates mentioned are simply going to split the vote and allow Dean to capture the position.
Right before the Iowa Caucuses a year ago, the Democratic Party came somewhat to their senses and chose Senator Kerry over Dean (Though if they had really come to their senses they would have rallied around Senator Lieberman). Whether there will be the same last minute exodus from Dean this time around remains to be seen. The DNC members meet on February 12, and it is going to be a fun couple weeks seeing where the Democrats go.
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