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Keith Ellison of Minnesota, U.S. Representative from Minnesota since 2007[3][25]
Thomas Perez of Maryland, United States Secretary of Labor from 2013 to 2017[11]
Pete Buttigieg of Indiana, Mayor of South Bend, Indiana since 2012.[13]
Jaime Harrison of South Carolina, chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party since 2013[28]
Jehmu Greene of Texas, Democratic strategist, Fox News analyst, and former Rock The Vote president.[14]
Peter Peckarsky of Wisconsin, attorney[29]
Samuel "Sam" P. Ronan of Ohio, activist and Air Force veteran[30]
Sally Boynton Brown of Idaho, Executive Director of the Idaho Democratic Party since 2012[31]
Robert Vinson Brannum, Veterans Committee chair of the NAACPs Washington D.C. branch [30]
69 votes, 4 passes | Time left: Unlimited | |
Tom Perez | |
23 (33%) |
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Keith Ellison | |
27 (39%) |
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Sam Ronan | |
1 (1%) |
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Sally Brown | |
1 (1%) |
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Robert Brannum | |
0 (0%) |
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Peter Peckarsky | |
0 (0%) |
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Jehmu Green | |
1 (1%) |
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Jaime Harrison | |
0 (0%) |
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Pete Buttigieg | |
16 (23%) |
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cbreezen
(694 posts)I think they are both terriffic, I would like to see them as co-leaders. I think a wider net could only help us.
YMMV.
Hortensis
(58,785 posts)there's not much difference between them ideologically and they promise the same plans.
But there's truly not much ideological distance between the two. They are both grassroots-minded progressives. Ellison, before being elected to the House, was a community activist and operated a civil rights, employment, and criminal defense law practice in Minneapolis. Perez, the Buffalo, New York-raised son of two parents exiled from the Dominican Republic, was once the head of CASA de Maryland, an organization advocating for and providing services to immigrants.
And there's no big difference in their big-picture approaches to what must be done within the DNC. Ellison, "..." Perez, "..." You could transpose these statements and not notice it. ...
At this point, the Democratic Party needs much rebuildingwhich entails fundraising, strategizing, candidate recruitment, messaging, organizational development, and morefrom local precincts to the national level. So it might be best if the selection of the DNC chief was more job interview and less political wrestling match. Yeah, right. But many of the 447 members of the Democratic Party's national committee, who are the only voters in this contest, might actually view the race in such a way.
ww.motherjones.com/politics/2017/01/why-tom-perez-strong-competitor-against-keith-ellison-democratic-party
cbreezen
(694 posts)But, this is DU, so divergent thought is only acceptable if you've been around for 13 years. :peck
Hortensis
(58,785 posts)then the "ignore" button. It can do wonders for turning DU into what we'd like it to be, a place with a large proportion of not only well behaved people but thoughtful ones whose posts are often worth reading. During the primary and general, I had hundreds on ignore. There was still plenty of disagreement, but the lessening of infectious contention made me more courteous too.
And back to the subject, today we get to find out who the new DNC chair is and move on.
Salviati
(6,028 posts)Even if we lose a race it's important to not let the republican party be able to sell their BS uncontested.
Bettie
(16,781 posts)that is really the important part.
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)boston bean
(36,410 posts)Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)I say we avoid that one like the plague.
George II
(67,782 posts)NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)... and besides, the primaries are OVER! Please stop.
Iggo
(48,098 posts)I don't care who's doing the job as long as the job's getting done.
FSogol
(46,086 posts)All Dean did was win, he knows how to win so I support whoever he picks.
joshcryer
(62,331 posts)And don't you fucking tell me that Sanders isn't establishment or that Perez isn't establishment. Don't even fucking start. Buttigieg is the only way to unify the party. Perez will stoke resentment from the Sanders fans (only because Sanders endorsed Ellison way early in the "race" which it shouldn't have ever become to begin with) and Ellison will not even attempt to put an end to this interparty fighting.
Buttigieg is a smart guy. Listen to him on his podcast interviews. He knows what it takes to unify the party and get us out of this mess.
grantcart
(53,061 posts)Blue_Tires
(55,445 posts)and start thinking about '18...
FSogol
(46,086 posts)Blue_Tires
(55,445 posts)demmiblue
(37,667 posts)And I don't think the top contenders are DWS types, so I am totally fine with whoever is chosen.
I do think that (former) Clinton surrogates will have a huge impact on who is ultimately chosen. And I think that the vast majority of them are not in whiny primary mode like some lay people are. In other words, they are acting like adults who want the best for the Democratic Party.
Tiggeroshii
(11,088 posts)I highly doubt she would've redirected funds to increase turnout in cities -out of fear of losing the popular vote, instead of towards the swing states. For all her faults she, she did us straight in 2012, and I think she would've been worlds better than Donna Brazille in 2016.
BannonsLiver
(17,474 posts)Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)To say she was bad for the brand is a huge understatement.
demmiblue
(37,667 posts)Seems rather counter-productive to me. I guess they have to hold on to their drama llamas... helps them sleep better at night.
fun n serious
(4,451 posts)I am nearly 50, I was always a Hillary supporter, have never smoked pot but voted in my state of Oregon for rec marijuana. Before it was legal, cops would stop, frisk and jail kids over a dime bag of pot. Legal Marijuana took this power away from cops and things are much better.
Kimchijeon
(1,606 posts)Skittles
(157,118 posts)I honestly have not heard it
leftstreet
(36,202 posts)Skittles
(157,118 posts)I keep seeing.....Bootleg
Denzil_DC
(7,724 posts)That's from his Twitter account: https://twitter.com/PeteButtigieg
Skittles
(157,118 posts)it occurs to me I have read about this guy, and like what he has to say, but was unsure how to pronounce his name.
Denzil_DC
(7,724 posts)I don't have a horse in this race, but I've been following his progress for a while and he's impressive on a lot of levels.
He may not win this post, but I think either way, he's going to be an important figure in the Democratic Party in the future.
geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)Perez should run for governor of Maryland
Tiggeroshii
(11,088 posts)He would be a great governor.
yuiyoshida
(42,339 posts)I don't know these folks well enough to make an informed decision .
Skittles
(157,118 posts)I think the ridiculous antics of our Toddler-In-Chief and his band of thugs have taken over our attention
panader0
(25,816 posts)I can't claim to know enough about the candidates to have an informed
opinion. I just want the new chair to be aggressive and organized in every state.
Tiggeroshii
(11,088 posts)Fixed! Lazy copy/paste skills on my part.
otohara
(24,135 posts)He's been endorsed by O'Malley and Dean.
Tiggeroshii
(11,088 posts)Had nothing to do with where I thought they deserved to be
Equinox Moon
(6,344 posts)We need the 50-state strategy.
Seasider
(172 posts)Maybe I'm a bit young but I don't recall ever seeing this much attention paid to a DNC chair campaign. My guess is that either Perez or Ellison wins and you will get some whining and grumbling from people who wanted the other guy but eventually the party will come together simply because they have to if they want to make gains in 2018.
Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)The last thing we need is another chair like DWS, supporting things like putting medical marijuana users in prison -- horribly out of step with the electorate.
flamingdem
(39,799 posts)his seat and as they both say - they're friends
Cha
(303,048 posts)Response to Tiggeroshii (Original post)
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George II
(67,782 posts)mvd
(65,362 posts)I liked most of them though. Enjoyed seeing all Democrats debate in times like these.
mvd
(65,362 posts)Someone who was not a part of either faction may be a good choice.
herding cats
(19,585 posts)I liked how informed he was and his presentation. That he's an outsider is an added bonus.
If I had an actual pick, he'd be my choice.
I actually like him as much as Ellison after reading more about him. He wants to stress the party's economic roots.
herding cats
(19,585 posts)He's young and he's what we need more of in the party. I'd like to be seeing more of him one way or the other.
flamingdem
(39,799 posts)due to rust belt concerns, etc
southerncrone
(5,509 posts)Bigredhunk
(1,445 posts)I like all 3 of the top choices. Whomever is picked, I went libs to focus on the enemy(ies)...Trump & all r's. I know it's tough to get over the primaries, but move the fuck on people. If memory serves, people got over Obama/HRC in 2008 faster than this, right?
I hate the idea of losing Ellison (he said he'd resign from his house seat) though.
BainsBane
(54,162 posts)that Jehmu Green referenced on Morning Joy?
octoberlib
(14,971 posts)impressed with Jaime Harrison.