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86. Biden endorsement wakes up DNC chair race

Sun Feb 5, 2017, 02:27 PM

Feb 2017

I agree with Joe http://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/detroit-dnc-forum-234625

He's no longer in office, but former Vice President Joe Biden still managed to put a jolt into the race for Democratic National Committee chair this week.

After a few static weeks, the race suddenly came alive again after Biden formally endorsed fellow Obama administration alumna and former Labor Secretary Tom Perez on Wednesday, publicly confirming the tacit support top Obama administration officials had given to Perez.

Biden's move, in turn, generated a burst of activity by Perez's rivals, designed to counter the impression that Perez was gaining momentum. Sen. Bernie Sanders, one of Rep. Keith Ellison's top backers in the DNC race, released a statement stressing the importance of supporting the Minnesota congressman. On Thursday, South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg rolled out a big name of his own: he unveiled the support of former DNC Chairman Steve Grossman. A day later, Ellison's team released their own former vice president endorsement: Walter Mondale.

"It certainly ratcheted up. Suddenly the emails started again. It ratcheted up the focus and I think the energy on both sides perhaps," said Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett, who is undecided in the DNC race.

That was on display Saturday afternoon during the third of four regional forums, this one in Detroit at Wayne State University, sponsored by the DNC. Nine candidates were on stage: Perez, Ellison, Buttigieg, South Carolina Democratic Party chairman Jaime Harrison, Idaho Democratic Party executive director Sally Boynton Brown, New Hampshire Democratic Party chairman Ray Buckley, Democratic strategist Jehmu Greene and Democrats Sam Ronan and Peter Peckarsky. Peckarsky and Ronan are two recent additions to the DNC chair candidate field.

No candidate mentioned the Biden endorsement directly but each one put an emphasis on their qualifications and endorsements.

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NBC: Bernie Sanders Muddles Ally's Message in DNC Race [View all] bravenak Feb 2017 OP

I have no real objections to either one. But I prefer Perez as I think he has been traveling riversedge Feb 2017 #1

I like his plans for making a play for seats where we almost won bravenak Feb 2017 #2

I also strongly like Tom Perez Gothmog Feb 2017 #73

I wish everyone would just pause a moment JNelson6563 Feb 2017 #3

Oh Lord, that is not helpful. bravenak Feb 2017 #5

Complete ignorance of how it all works isn't helpful either. JNelson6563 Feb 2017 #10

I appreciate what you do, it is very important bravenak Feb 2017 #13

Back atcha! JNelson6563 Feb 2017 #17

Agreed this is not helpful Gothmog Feb 2017 #75

Ellison makes good points Uponthegears Feb 2017 #4

What does this MEAN? bravenak Feb 2017 #7

You play that so well! Uponthegears Feb 2017 #18

They did not say the 'same exact things' bravenak Feb 2017 #20

What angers me Uponthegears Feb 2017 #25

Do not call my facts alternate without supporting your claim, that is unfounded bravenak Feb 2017 #31

Wow, that's a great post Uponthegears Feb 2017 #52

I'm with you bravenak Feb 2017 #56

Exactly n't Uponthegears Feb 2017 #62

I live in the blood red south and I can tell you upfront WhiteTara Feb 2017 #57

As do I and have for over four decades Uponthegears Feb 2017 #59

In Arkansas, he will not be accepted with open arms. WhiteTara Feb 2017 #60

Ah ha Uponthegears Feb 2017 #61

We have an enormous Hispanic population in Arkansas WhiteTara Feb 2017 #64

At least there is someone! Uponthegears Feb 2017 #65

They all seem to be good candidates mcar Feb 2017 #6

I agree so much bravenak Feb 2017 #8

I've been following him on Twitter mcar Feb 2017 #9

I agree that the DNC needs an overhaul. If you watch the forums, all of the DNC chair PatsFan87 Feb 2017 #11

I will pretty much be fine with whomever we choose bravenak Feb 2017 #14

Perhaps some are in denial of just how big that tent is when PatsFan87 Feb 2017 #19

And we won the white hous twice under obama and took back the house and senate in 08 bravenak Feb 2017 #21

We haven't had the House since 2010 (and haven't made any substantial gains since losing it), PatsFan87 Feb 2017 #24

That's because we had the whitehouse bravenak Feb 2017 #26

Republicans now have more control than they have had since Herbert Hoover. To dismiss that as part PatsFan87 Feb 2017 #41

So what are you doing to beat the republicans? bravenak Feb 2017 #44

You're the one who created this thread. I was merely responding. PatsFan87 Feb 2017 #49

Thank you for the diagnosis bravenak Feb 2017 #50

Chuck Schumer endorsed Ellison JI7 Feb 2017 #30

amd we didn't have the white house for years before and had huge losses JI7 Feb 2017 #35

Buttigieg is outstanding. My preferences in order are... stevenleser Feb 2017 #45

DU rec...nt SidDithers Feb 2017 #12

He thinks his shield of 'independence' gives him leave to tell everyone else what to do. randome Feb 2017 #15

Yep. That's how I feel. bravenak Feb 2017 #16

Or maybe he's speaking up because he's on the Democratic Leadership team. aikoaiko Feb 2017 #38

He should not be trying to inject himself into DNC decisions, though. randome Feb 2017 #55

Sure, he could have provided more details, but Biden was equally as vague based on news reports aikoaiko Feb 2017 #66

Fair enough. But the word of an esteemed Democrat beats that of an outsider always. randome Feb 2017 #85

Yes. Thank you for saying that. I have a similar thought, but from a different approach ... NurseJackie Feb 2017 #47

There better not be an alert on that. randome Feb 2017 #54

Sanders seems like a Public Scold-mainly scolding Democrats nt delisen Feb 2017 #53

I question not only his methods, but his motives as well. It's unclear to me ... NurseJackie Feb 2017 #63

Sanders maybe is having his "Last Hurrah." I like his energy; find his world view out-of date.nt delisen Feb 2017 #68

That's an interesting way to describe it ... you may be correct. NurseJackie Feb 2017 #79

Pete Buttigieg is the best candidate for unity, expansion of Democrats in office, and... joshcryer Feb 2017 #22

Where is he from? I wish I knew more, I'll look him up bravenak Feb 2017 #23

From New Hampshire, I think. I favor someone Blue_true Feb 2017 #69

Yeah, I looked him up. I like him bravenak Feb 2017 #71

Mayor of South Bend, ID Chitown Kev Feb 2017 #83

I like him as well.+++++ JHan Feb 2017 #27

Come on, folks! Grow up, for Christ's sake! Eyeball_Kid Feb 2017 #28

Totally agree!!!!!!! Justice Feb 2017 #80

problem with Sanders is he can't point to specifics. how is Ellison different and better JI7 Feb 2017 #29

It's crazy. I see people saying we have been losing for decades and new a whole new party bravenak Feb 2017 #33

the loss is mostly over race. people don't like to face that reality JI7 Feb 2017 #39

Yep. Like Mark Begich, who was a good democrat bravenak Feb 2017 #40

I like Ellison a great deal. I don't really know Perez very well. MineralMan Feb 2017 #32

I agree with this bravenak Feb 2017 #34

Being DNC chair is a genuine, functional job. MineralMan Feb 2017 #36

I Just want someone who knows how things work and will be a benefit. bravenak Feb 2017 #37

I work locally. What the DNC does isn't really something MineralMan Feb 2017 #42

I actually agree with this Uponthegears Feb 2017 #58

You can learn a lot about someone by the company they keep ... the saying goes. NurseJackie Feb 2017 #43

That is very true bravenak Feb 2017 #46

Have them share the job flamingdem Feb 2017 #48

They can form a triumverate for all I care at this point. bravenak Feb 2017 #51

I prefer a DNC Chair that can devote full time Blue_true Feb 2017 #67

You make a very good point. bravenak Feb 2017 #70

Luckily, Ellison says he'll give up his seat if he's elected chair. PatsFan87 Feb 2017 #84

I am supporting Tom Perez and so I love the way that Sanders is hurting Ellison Gothmog Feb 2017 #72

He might need to step back if he really wants to help bravenak Feb 2017 #74

I doubt that this will happen Gothmog Feb 2017 #76

Me too, I'm not sure he is even one bit concerned about that bravenak Feb 2017 #77

Almost a week without "a complaining about Bernie Post!" Chasstev365 Feb 2017 #78

LOL! Rex Feb 2017 #81

I only complain when he does bravenak Feb 2017 #82

Biden endorsement wakes up DNC chair race Gothmog Feb 2017 #86