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Trump likes Ellison. The Sanders people like Ellison. Hell, Jill Stein probably likes Ellison! When will Democrats catch up with their well-wishers?
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/trump-dnc-race-keith-ellison-125000489.html
NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)Sanders surrogates might be what keeps him from getting the position. I would be fine with Ellison. It's a real shame that Sanders surrogates have gone as far as to call people anti-Muslim and corporate sell-outs if he doesn't get it. They really do come into these things with a religious mindset. There can only be one person. That's it. We actually have some great options.
bluedye33139
(1,474 posts)I don't get why he has such strong support from people who don't want the Democratic party to succeed, however.
forjusticethunders
(1,151 posts)It's really demeaning to Keith tbh; his actual person or aptitude as a leader is irrelevant; he's just a vessel to project their adulation of Bernie onto.
Fast Walker 52
(7,723 posts)be more problematic than we need.
Also I think I saw David Duke endorsed Ellison.
bluedye33139
(1,474 posts)I'm hoping that the David Duke line is a joke. Omg, it's real. But it wouldn't be that surprising. I don't mind Ellison's policies or general politics, but I wonder why people who hate the Democratic party are pushing him so hard
Demsrule86
(68,565 posts)Jewish vote due to some unwise statements he made not that long ago. I like Keith but believe if he is appointed DNC chair...we lose. Consider that those who are not Democrats want Keith...including Trump...not a good idea.
Fast Walker 52
(7,723 posts)I've heard interviews with Ellison, Perez and Buttigeg and they all sound good. But both Ellison and Perez will cause some dissension. So a relative outsider like Buttigeg might be better.
Demsrule86
(68,565 posts)I hope if Perez realizes he will lose...he throws his support behind Buttigeg...and gives us a chance to defeat the GOP...it is so important.
Xipe Totec
(43,890 posts)leftynyc
(26,060 posts)I'm sure that's just a coincidence.
HopeAgain
(4,407 posts)Who gives a freak about what Trump or Stein want?
bluedye33139
(1,474 posts)Yes, what does it matter that people who hate the Democratic Party are pushing for Ellison?
Act_of_Reparation
(9,116 posts)...Trump, Sanders, and Stein are in league to topple the DNC by telling Democrats to support a Democrat. Seems legit.
Demsrule86
(68,565 posts)but he alienates a very important constituency...not a good choice.
Act_of_Reparation
(9,116 posts)If you object to Ellison's politics, behavior, or record, by all means fire away.
The people equating loyalty to party with loyalty to party figures, however, can go screw. We are the party, and we don't have time for that shit.
Demsrule86
(68,565 posts)I will support whoever they pick...I just think there are good choices and not so good choices in terms of wining in 18 and 20.
flamingdem
(39,313 posts)Can't spell his name
MineralMan
(146,298 posts)national experience, nor many connections with national Democratic leaders. He needs to run for Congress and win before seeking such a post at the DNC.
The DNC chair needs to be someone who can reach out and connect with national Democratic Party leadership and have his phone call answered immediately.
I like Ellison. I like Perez. Both have the national recognition factor that is very important. Either one would be fine with me. Both also have some minor issues with subgroups of Democrats, but who doesn't?
flamingdem
(39,313 posts)Then Ellison can stay in congress. Plus, they are friends so one imagines they could work it out.
MineralMan
(146,298 posts)in Congress.
Proud Liberal Dem
(24,412 posts)All of the candidates seem reasonably qualified and I want the person who is going to help the most in improving the party and helping us win back seats nationally and win back the Presidency in 2020. I think that trying to be divisive about who's going to be the head of the DNC is a huge mistake and is only going to make our political recovery more difficult at a time where we need to have all of our attention trained on slowing/stopping the Trumpublican agenda and winning back/keeping seats. Also, Trump is a Republican, so his opinion should be worth absolutely NOTHING to us.
FSogol
(45,484 posts)Whoever is chosen will do a good job. It matters not.
Proud Liberal Dem
(24,412 posts)n/t