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13. I never thought that Ellison was right for the job...

Reply to workinclasszero (Original post)

Wed Feb 22, 2017, 11:55 AM

Feb 2017

he would starve our candidates in the age of United for 'purity'...and the Jewish voters who are an important and reliable constituency could be lost...but now I say no way to Keith even though I like the guy...I am tired of being blackmailed by those who cost us the election.

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Keith Ellison Supporters Warn Of Fallout If He Loses DNC Chair Race [View all] workinclasszero Feb 2017 OP

It's only Democracy if MY choice wins... brooklynite Feb 2017 #1

Plus 1,000! rusty fender Feb 2017 #27

sigh...no they didn't say that LiberalLovinLug Feb 2017 #84

Sigh. Sadly typical. This attitude of some illustrates the biggest reason Hortensis Feb 2017 #45

It wouldn't heal my wounds. LisaM Feb 2017 #76

I'll ally with anyone who will focus on defeating the Hortensis Feb 2017 #89

The attitude you describe has presented itself on many occasions (regrettably). And... NurseJackie Feb 2017 #52

Sarandon can go to hell NoGoodNamesLeft Feb 2017 #81

I, too, was grateful for Sarandon's "assistance". If she's for it, then I can safely oppose it! NurseJackie Feb 2017 #83

If that creature Sarandon wants him then I don't. Demsrule86 Feb 2017 #92

Trumpian. I hope he loses now. Kingofalldems Feb 2017 #2

Yes, my thoughts exactly NewJeffCT Feb 2017 #3

Yep. Exactly. FFS, have they learned NOTHING? Squinch Feb 2017 #78

But, of course! yallerdawg Feb 2017 #4

Cult of Personality... Blue Idaho Feb 2017 #5

And I'm not sure it's even Ellison's personality that is the focal point of the devotion. KittyWampus Feb 2017 #12

I think you are probably right... nt. Blue Idaho Feb 2017 #19

+1! eom BlueMTexpat Feb 2017 #44

Seriously? Even after the #45 win, they're going to pull that sh@t? JaneQPublic Feb 2017 #6

Whoever wins workinclasszero Feb 2017 #14

They will always do that which is why we can't count on them or cater Demsrule86 Feb 2017 #16

I agree. Why try to build a foundation with people who think like Blue_true Feb 2017 #54

Yes...I believe we will move left but it will be more gradual after Trump. Demsrule86 Feb 2017 #69

Not leadership at all get the red out Feb 2017 #57

What the hell are they going to do? hrmjustin Feb 2017 #7

I prefer Perez and would be fine if they settle for Ellison even though his resume doesn't speak KittyWampus Feb 2017 #8

So what's next, purity tests? AJT Feb 2017 #9

Sounds Like a Gaff... TomCADem Feb 2017 #10

What consequences? Some may not vote Democratic? Gee, some already did that, voila --- trump still_one Feb 2017 #11

I never thought that Ellison was right for the job... Demsrule86 Feb 2017 #13

"Some supporters?" flamingdem Feb 2017 #15

Exactly right. Ridiculous without facts. The article doesn't suggest any threats of fallout! JudyM Feb 2017 #26

And look how easy it is. bunnies Feb 2017 #28

Pavlovian. JudyM Feb 2017 #34

Just substitute food with fud and watch the salivation begin! bunnies Feb 2017 #42

Too funny! JudyM Feb 2017 #85

Are they threatening to leave, then? That worked out so well in 2016. MineralMan Feb 2017 #17

I hope not and I like Ellison. gordianot Feb 2017 #18

Threats, now? How Republican of them... Wounded Bear Feb 2017 #20

Hmm...where have I heard that childish shit before? nt LexVegas Feb 2017 #21

BoB'ers are every bit as bad as Trump Humpers. NCTraveler Feb 2017 #22

Okay you lose me right there! Do not threaten me Peacetrain Feb 2017 #23

I'm glad I focus on state and local. JNelson6563 Feb 2017 #24

My way or the highway again? mcar Feb 2017 #25

DRUMPF praised him, a *KISS OF DEATH*?!1 n/t UTUSN Feb 2017 #29

So did Susan Sarandon ... so I guess that's the antidote. NurseJackie Feb 2017 #62

Lies lies lies bluedye33139 Feb 2017 #30

Hate when they slap a sensational headline on an article. rogue emissary Feb 2017 #31

They Gave Us Trump, What Else otohara Feb 2017 #32

What's up lately lillypaddle Feb 2017 #33

He punted. Smart. nt msanthrope Feb 2017 #49

Not sure what you mean lillypaddle Feb 2017 #60

Yes. nt msanthrope Feb 2017 #61

I believe him lillypaddle Feb 2017 #73

Pete Buttigieg is the only move. joshcryer Feb 2017 #91

Fifty.State.Strategy. Iggo Feb 2017 #35

I have met and like Keith Ellison but I do not support his bid for DNC chair Gothmog Feb 2017 #36

I agree. We have an opportunity here and Ellison is the best choice to take advantage of it. Motown_Johnny Feb 2017 #37

ohh the threats again. how lovely, how completely unexpected La Lioness Priyanka Feb 2017 #38

I'm surprised at the reaction here. I'm guessing some of you KPN Feb 2017 #39

They are trying hard to put people off Ellison BainsBane Feb 2017 #40

Is it then, an attempt to cause a divide so that they can pick off dem voters? JHan Feb 2017 #53

Honestly, I don't think they can help themselves BainsBane Feb 2017 #55

All they can say is.. JHan Feb 2017 #70

They don't know what it means either BainsBane Feb 2017 #75

The "establishment" Jamaal510 Feb 2017 #80

They called the CBC the "establishment" too... JHan Feb 2017 #90

Just make sure the new guy hires a better IT guy than DWS MattP Feb 2017 #41

For sure. One that speaks plainly, like "Don't open or respond to that link, it is corrupt". nt Blue_true Feb 2017 #63

THIS is exactly why I have been BlueMTexpat Feb 2017 #43

How is it irrelevant, old, stale to elect the first Latino chair? blm Feb 2017 #46

Apparently black and Muslim trumps Latino in the freshness competition Azathoth Feb 2017 #51

Nah, the only thing that matters BainsBane Feb 2017 #56

I'm 100% sure, Elizabeth Warren, Howard Dean, Bernie, Schumer, Biden oasis Feb 2017 #47

Exactly - I'd be happy with any of them supporting pro-active, nationwide GOTV efforts. blm Feb 2017 #59

Bingo! peggysue2 Feb 2017 #72

Yippeeeee Just what we need Stinky The Clown Feb 2017 #48

So now we're about mafia-style threats, extortion and reprisals? Blue_Tires Feb 2017 #50

Who exactly said this? Is this a hit piece on Ellison? Greybnk48 Feb 2017 #58

From the article... workinclasszero Feb 2017 #67

That's too damn bad.. I think #TomPerez would be excellent. Cha Feb 2017 #93

No one is trashing progressives. But I have no tolerance for BoB Blue_true Feb 2017 #68

Except Bernie Sanders and his supporters during the primary? Greybnk48 Feb 2017 #74

Did you read the article? It doesn't even support the headline. It's clickbait. JudyM Feb 2017 #86

Does the DNC Chair determine our party's ideology? How much power does the Chair have? NurseJackie Feb 2017 #64

That is stupid Bettie Feb 2017 #65

This is why all surrogates should be turned out and a process grantcart Feb 2017 #66

Great, this Cult of Personalities has really REALLY helped us so far! Rex Feb 2017 #71

That would be dumb. My personal opinion is that we need someone who can devote all of his time Vinca Feb 2017 #77

This sounds an awful lot like the threats from the Bobs... NoGoodNamesLeft Feb 2017 #79

I can't believe he... Mike Nelson Feb 2017 #82

Greater fallout than a fascist as President? Starry Messenger Feb 2017 #87

I have no patience or compassion for this kind of thuggish behavior. They're no better than Donald. Lil Missy Feb 2017 #88