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In reply to the discussion: Keith Ellisons star falling as Clinton, Obama allies seek DNC alternative [View all]Thinkingabout
(30,058 posts)27. Competition is good for the party, not sure if Ellison has the political weight to get enough
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Keith Ellisons star falling as Clinton, Obama allies seek DNC alternative [View all]
workinclasszero
Dec 2016
OP
And just now I learned that people often pretend two different bags are identical
LanternWaste
Dec 2016
#8
I had two problems with Keith being the DNC chair. The first one was that I believed
still_one
Dec 2016
#20
Very true but when one of our core groups comes out against one of those running for the DNC Chair,
Demsrule86
Dec 2016
#58
I am talking about liberal Jewish organizations...who have come out against the nomination.
Demsrule86
Dec 2016
#61
Funny thing about the union vote for Ellison. He was the only name on the ballot.
BobbyDrake
Dec 2016
#38
Remember during the Primary when votes by the Union Executive Committee were frowned upon?
brooklynite
Dec 2016
#39
Although I don't see a problem with him, Ellison would be a polarizing figure as DNC leader.....
George II
Dec 2016
#22
Yes they did but Keith isn't as strong as the interests that wanted that deal.
NWCorona
Dec 2016
#26
Competition is good for the party, not sure if Ellison has the political weight to get enough
Thinkingabout
Dec 2016
#27
So they have issues with Keith Ellison but they were fine with the "Lady from Payday Loans". n/t
retread
Dec 2016
#44