I'm sure it will come as no surprise to anyone here that I am a big fan of Keith Ellison. When he was appointed to the Democratic Platform Committee, and issued a mass invitation for Dems to tell him their thoughts, I posted it here (and it got a lot of attention LOL).
Bernie Sanders is a fan too (He was a Sanders appointment to the platform committee).
Now, Keith has expressed interest in being the chairman of the DNC, and frankly, I can't think of a better idea.
Keith is a true progressive champion. He is often described as a "Climate Hawk," but he is progessive on everything, not just climate. As the DNC Chair, he will be in a position to encourage and assist candidates and potential candidates whose values are in ine with ours – "ours" referring to those of us who are regular readers and posters here (and on Care2). And it will be a position where he will be interacting mainly with Democrats, hence less likely to be exposed to ugly Republican Islamophobia on a daily basis. He may or may not care about that (and he is strong enough and smart enough to face anything they throw at him), but I do.
There is a petition on MoveOn, addressed to the DNC, in support of his candidacy. Here's a quote from it:
Rep. Ellison has been endorsed by Sen. Sanders for the job, and has the experience, principles, and organizational skills to lead the Democratic Party in opposition to the Trump-Pence-McConnell-Ryan-Roberts administration. He is the co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, a member of the House Democratic Steering & Policy Committee and the Congressional Black Caucus, and the founder of the Congressional Consumer Justice Caucus.
I hope that many will sign this petition, and I thank in advance any who do.
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Excellent idea!
Like the idea. Hope the rest of the Dems see it the same way. Signed.
great idea, but suspect he is still seen as too liberal……..I hope Bernie will stay involved in the DNC and not return to being an independent, I think he could help drive Dems in the correct-ward direction
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Rixar13, you sound like the entity in "Wolf in the Fold" in the original Star Trek's second season. The one who takes nourishment from, and enjoys taking nourishment from, humans' pain and grief. I hope you are a better person than that. Happy Veterans' Day from another (sea service) veteran.
A big NOOO to Howard Dean!! He has become corrupt, a lobbyist for big pharma. New people needed like Keith Ellison or Nina turner for real reformation in the Dem party. Google The Intercept's article on Dean and his lobbying, so no thanks Dean, yes Ellison! Dem party should become a party for the people and by the people, take out big money and special interests to differentiate from republicans!
Welcome Luna. I think that once someone has been a Lobbyist, it disqualifies them for all practical purposes.
Keith Ellison sounds like someone who can really make a change happen if he gets enough backing. Signed.
UPDATE:
We knew Sanders supported him, and Warren is no surprise, but I just learned Schumer also supports him! Yay!