AP

Regarding my post on Roger Andal yesturday, the Associated Press is reporting on growing criticism of him for his partisan activities while holding a non-political office.  Here's some more info on Andal:

Daschle staffer: 1970s
Ran as Democrat for Legislature: 1986, 1988
Ran for Democratic Party Chair: 1998
Veterans for Gore:  2000
Head of Veterans for Kerry: 2004
Head of Veterans for Daschle: 2004
Officer, Daschle’s new PAC: 2005

Roll Call, May 25, 2005: “Andal worked for then-Rep. Daschle in the late 1970s and headed up Veterans for Daschle last year.”

Argus Leader, August 25, 2004: “heads South Dakota Veterans for Kerry”

Associated Press, December 3, 2003: “Roger Andal was a district manager for Daschle when he was elected the House”

Argus Leader, May 25, 2003: “Roger Andal, a longtime Daschle supporter”

Technology Daily, August 14, 2002: Andal “a Democratic Party activist”

Argus Leader, October 20, 2000:  “Roger Andal was working for then-U.S. Rep. Tom Daschle in the late 1970s”

Associated Press, December 7, 1998:  Andal lost race to be new Democratic Party chairman.

Associated Press, December 3, 1998:  Andal has "worn a variety of hats for the Democratic Party. 'I think that we need to go back and review (former U.S. Sen.) George McGovern's original structure and efforts to build the party. The party has become fairly weak over the years.'"

U.S. Newswire, September 26, 1996: “Prominent Veterans, Leaders Across Nation Endorse Clinton/Gore”  [Andal in South Dakota]

Argus Leader, November 24, 1988: Andal runs as Democrat for state legislature in 1986 and 1988