Inside The Scramble To Oust Debbie Wasserman Schultz

[Purveyor]

Aides to President Barack Obama urged him to get rid of the troublesome DNC chair last fall. He passed, figuring she was Hillary Clinton’s problem to solve.

By Glenn Thrush, Gabriel Debenedetti and Edward-Isaac Dovere
07/24/16 10:04 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA — Hillary Clinton and her team aren’t thrilled that the head of the Democratic National Committee was forced out on the eve of the nominee’s coronation – but they aren’t exactly distraught to see Debbie Wasserman Schultz booted from the tent.

Several senior Democratic officials with ties to Hillary and Bill Clinton told POLITICO that campaign higher-ups have been trying to replace the oft-off-message Florida congresswoman from the start of Clinton’s campaign late last year.

John Podesta, Clinton’s campaign chairman – and a former top adviser to Barack Obama – broached the idea of replacing Wasserman Schultz as early as last fall, only to be rebuffed by the president’s team, according to two people with direct knowledge of the conversation.

“It came down to the fact that the president didn’t want the hassle of getting rid of Debbie,” said a former top Obama adviser. “It’s been a huge problem for the Clintons, but the president just didn’t want the headache of Debbie bad-mouthing him… It was a huge pain in the ass.”

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[ibegurpard]

1. I don't believe this for a second

Neither one of them wanted her but just couldn't get rid of her?
That's called passing the buck.

[SFnomad]

3. Since the chairperson is an elected position by the DNC committee membership ...

neither of them could snap their fingers and make her disappear quietly. The chairperson is elected to a 4 year term. If DWS wanted to make it difficult, she could have ... and I'm sure that's what they both wanted to avoid.

[Omaha Steve]

5. DWS was appointed by Obama to succeed Tim Kaine

http://www.politico.com/story/2011/04/wasserman-schultz-to-lead-dnc-052605

President Barack Obama has chosen Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz as the incoming chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, the party announced late Tuesday.

Wasserman Schultz, 44, was chosen for her strength as a fundraiser and as a television messenger and for her clout in the crucial swing state of Florida, the sources said.

She will succeed Tim Kaine, who announced earlier Tuesday that he will run for U.S. Senate from Virginia.

The committee announced the choice in an email to members from Vice President Joe Biden.

[SFnomad]

7. The position is an elected one, Obama can't just appoint someone, it's more like a nomination

Wasserman Schultz to chair Democratic National Committee

From Dana Bash and Deirdre Walsh, CNN
April 6, 2011 1:01 p.m. EDT

Washington (CNN) -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida said Tuesday that she is President Barack Obama's choice to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee.

If approved by the DNC as expected, Wasserman Schultz will succeed Tim Kaine, who announced earlier Tuesday he is running for the U.S. Senate.

Breaking News: Debbie Wasserman Schultz Elected DNC Chair

Posted by Joshua Cohen on Wednesday, May 04, 2011 at 4:06 PM

Moments ago, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz was elected to be chair of the Democratic National Committee. Adding this new position to her distinguished resume, Rep. Wasserman Schultz joins President Obama at the helm of the Democratic Party and formalizes her role as a visionary and strategic voice for Democrats across the country.

She was nominated on April 5th and the nomination was approved by an election from the DNC membership on May 4th. Donna Brazile was the interim DNC Chairperson during the period while DWS was awaiting confirmation. I don't know if any Presidential nomination of a DNC Chairperson has ever been rejected. It does appear to be mostly a formality.

[Omaha Steve]

8. Thanks for clearing that up

[bemildred]

2. That story was interesting, but I'm inclined to take it with a grain or two of salt.

Because it's politico, and it's full of hearsay about what other people think.

[LiberalLovinLug]

4. Hillary just couldn't quite manage to oust the person

That was screwing her rivals chances? Gee I wonder why?

[Omaha Steve]

6. And hired her yesterday too