Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, in politics and elsewhere. And after two straight cycles of congressional pickups, outgoing DNC chair Howard Dean is no longer a boogeyman for his Republican counterparts -- he's a template for success.

This past weekend, a candidate for RNC Chair, Michigan Republican Party Chair Saul Anuzi, said the Grand Old Party would do well to follow the example set by the former Vermont Governor.

"There is a perception that we are a regional party and that we are a party from the South because that's the region we're consistently winning today," Anuzis told Politico. "I do think we need to have our version of the 50-state program that [Democratic National Committee Chair Howard] Dean had."

The internet department at the DNC is going rogue for this project.

Today is Governor Dean's 60th Birthday and we wanted to do something for Governor Dean that included you, one of the biggest advocates for the 50 state strategy. So here's the deal. If you'd like to send Gov Dean a birthday message leave it as a comment to this post (or if you don't have an account, or want to make it semi-private you can use this form,) and we'll print what your comment and get it to Governor Dean sometime today.

Post your wishes here, or sending them in using this form, and we'll give them to the Governor. But don't ruin the surprise!

We'll have pictures to share later.

"Last night we lost a true champion for working families and a pioneer for women in politics. Catherine Baker Knoll was not just the first woman to serve as Pennsylvania's Lieutenant Governor, she was a tireless public servant and a true role model. Her leadership and her voice will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Lt. Gov. Knoll's family in this difficult time."

"This has been a truly historic, transformational election. Tonight, our country chose hope over fear, the future over the past, unity over division. This election also reflects the passing of the torch to a new generation. Barack Obama inspired young voters across this country to answer the call and get involved. They responded to his promise to put partisanship and divisiveness aside and come together as one nation to find solutions. They turned out. They made calls. They knocked on doors. And they helped change our country.

"The American people have given all of us - Democrats, Republicans and Independents - a simple mandate: to work together find big solutions to the big challenges facing our country. We must work together to change the direction of our wonderful country and to restore America. With the help of strong Democratic majorities in Congress, President Barack Obama is going to set this nation on a course to provide the change we need.

"Today I am humbled by what we have accomplished over the last four years. Together, we can build on this moment to bring our nation together and work as one to overcome the challenges we face. It is what we as Americans have always done. Under Barack Obama's leadership, we'll do it again."

This is the last chance for change. It's up to you.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22

WHO:
Gov. Howard Dean

WHAT:
Dina Titus for Congress Volunteer Meet & Greet

WHERE:
3711 East Sunset Road, Suites C4- C8
Las Vegas, NV 89120

WHEN:
TOMORROW - Thursday, October 23rd at 11:00 AM PST

* For more information, please contact Michael Czin at CzinM@dnc.org or (202) 863-8148.