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Eliot Rosewater

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15. I wanted Kal Penn, but none of them are socialist enough for me.

Sat Feb 25, 2017, 04:00 PM

Feb 2017

I wanted Ellison in absence of Kal Penn but for different reasons than most.

Knowing how childish and "take my ball and go home" alleged progressives can be (the Bernie types, even though I not only voted for Bernie but supported him LONG before most of these so called progressives even knew who he was) I wanted Keith to win so they would not destroy the dem party given we are in a TWO party system and voting 3rd party is literal suicide.

The very first comment I saw from a Bernie person on another board was, and I quote

"Party leadership trumps the will of the electorate.

Democratic party is toast for at least a few more years, news at eleven."

Now the only way the party is toast is if this Bernie person acts like a child, like he did on election day.

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For those upset that Ellison didn't win, let me remind you... [View all] brooklynite Feb 2017 OP

It does however decide where money is being spent. PatsFan87 Feb 2017 #1

I'm one of those consultants crazycatlady Feb 2017 #29

That's true, but the energy of a DNC Chair can be contagious. MineralMan Feb 2017 #2

I wanted Kal Penn, but none of them are socialist enough for me. Eliot Rosewater Feb 2017 #15

That's total BS radical noodle Feb 2017 #28

My IWW state level rep had an interesting argument. politicat Feb 2017 #43

Why is the position put to a vote? leftstreet Feb 2017 #3

He was hired...by the DNC. nt DURHAM D Feb 2017 #5

Because everyone in a leadership position in the Democratic Party MineralMan Feb 2017 #6

How is selecting super delegates democratic? InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2017 #17

Be ause the elected DNC poli is made the decision... brooklynite Feb 2017 #20

So, if the DNC decided give the super delegates even greater weight, that'd be cool? InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2017 #21

In fact, it would... brooklynite Feb 2017 #24

You can't be serious... when those in power design the rules to extend their power and InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2017 #32

As someone who's actually held a Party office (Ward Committee in Philadelphia)... brooklynite Feb 2017 #38

I certainly understand, given the party office you held... InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2017 #41

When have superdegates subverted the will of the people? BainsBane Feb 2017 #42

This is not a new rule. sarah FAILIN Feb 2017 #40

Funny how people do not understand how Wellstone ruled Feb 2017 #19

A CEO is hired by a vote. Igel Feb 2017 #9

True. Guess I don't think of them as CEOs leftstreet Feb 2017 #12

Cong. Ellison: "We don't have the luxury of walking out of this room divided!" DURHAM D Feb 2017 #4

He's right. bunnies Feb 2017 #7

Truth! n/t Beartracks Feb 2017 #10

True that, and I'm certainly willing to give Perez a chance... InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2017 #33

Ideologically Perez and Ellison are very, very similar. geek tragedy Feb 2017 #8

My sentiments exactly. white_wolf Feb 2017 #11

other than when he was a trashman paying his way through college dsc Feb 2017 #26

Unite! Cattledog Feb 2017 #13

I'm glad they are friends. That can only be helpful..n/t monmouth4 Feb 2017 #14

It would be great if some around here would take a fucking cue from them and get with the program. BannonsLiver Feb 2017 #39

Sets idealogical tone? Yeahh, just sets up the establishment candidate more like it... I get it. InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2017 #16

the whole progressive vs establishment argument is a false dichotomy .. JHan Feb 2017 #35

I'm not upset at all. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2017 #18

You bring up a great point. Tatiana Feb 2017 #25

MN-5 wouldn't have gone GOP. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2017 #27

Well stated! thank you! n/t VOX Feb 2017 #37

LOL azmom Feb 2017 #22

People have more impact getting candidates they want at Blue_true Feb 2017 #23

I'd rather have 10 strong candidates than just one bhikkhu Feb 2017 #30

I was happy either way Lotusflower70 Feb 2017 #31

I liked ellison DonCoquixote Feb 2017 #34

The better candidate won. nt LexVegas Feb 2017 #36

I like both. I supported Perez, but would have been fine with Ellison. Starry Messenger Feb 2017 #44

In theory quaker bill Feb 2017 #45