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PatsFan87

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15. Great move by Keith.

Reply to workinclasszero (Original post)

Wed Dec 7, 2016, 01:59 PM

Dec 2016

I support his run for chair but I also agree with the argument that we need a full-time person in that position. His support of a 50-state strategy, his GOTV methods in Minnesota, and his support for grassroots organizing make him an ideal candidate.

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Keith Ellison pledges to leave congressional seat if he wins DNC race [View all] workinclasszero Dec 2016 OP

I like Jaime Harrison from SC. Hopefully the DNC members will give him a look! hrmjustin Dec 2016 #1

Harrison is great, but working at Podesta's firm is getting him opposition. SunSeeker Dec 2016 #4

That shouldn't count against him. hrmjustin Dec 2016 #5

Totally agree. SunSeeker Dec 2016 #6

I like Keith, but he just doesn't strike me as the right person for the job. Vinca Dec 2016 #2

With that and Dean out, his chances for DNC Chair are looking better. SunSeeker Dec 2016 #3

With Dean out...we are screwed...he has proven his ability to win. Demsrule86 Dec 2016 #7

That's what I think. Dean wouldn't need on the job training. KittyWampus Dec 2016 #8

Yes, Dean really knows how to do that job and has great instincts. SunSeeker Dec 2016 #9

Would you expand on "doesn't have the know how for the job"? PatsFan87 Dec 2016 #14

See post 18. SunSeeker Dec 2016 #19

Interesting? Suprk Dec 2016 #16

The job involves a lot of fundraising. SunSeeker Dec 2016 #18

Congress members do ALOT of fundraising JonLP24 Dec 2016 #20

I get that they need to fundraise for themselves. SunSeeker Dec 2016 #21

If you see the clip they're doing it for the party JonLP24 Dec 2016 #22

No, they're raising money for themselves. Per the clip, they're calling THEIR OWN supporters. SunSeeker Dec 2016 #23

Does any one know Michigan's law governing replacment of congress members? This is not mulsh Dec 2016 #10

Yes this is worrisome to me as well workinclasszero Dec 2016 #11

Ellison is from Minnesota! Bettie Dec 2016 #12

Ellison is from Minnesota. They will have a special election if Keith resigns: think Dec 2016 #13

Great move by Keith. PatsFan87 Dec 2016 #15

100% behind him, then. MadBadger Dec 2016 #17