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[quote=Anonymous][quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous][quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I hear Harry Reid will be available, come January.  [/quote]
Joy![/quote]

At least Reid knows how to assemble the nuts and bolts to build a working political machine.  That, more than anything is what is needed now.  That said, the Democrats have to stop worshiping on the altar of constituency group politics so much.  [/quote]

I'm sure Reid is not interested but he built quite a machine in Nevada.  That is the goal.[/quote]

Reid has endorsed Ellison. Ellison has been endorsed by Reid, Sanders, Schumer, and Warren.[/quote]
Why? What in Ellison's background makes him the best person for the job? I can't imagine a more controversial pick from the perspective of the average voter. [/quote]

Ellison has been co-chair of the Progressive Caucus. Apparently he has impressed those who have worked with him. You have to admit that Reid, Sanders, Schumer, and Warren cover a lot of ground.

I think the main signal this is sending is that there is a desire to break with the Clinton wing of the party. The Clintons -- at least in their most recent incarnation -- represented the inside game. That was good for consultants, lobbyists, and the entire political professional class. Lot's of money to be made. But, those folks just lost the election. Apparently, a few of those in leadership positions want to try something different.
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The Clinton's didn't install DWS. Obama did that. So you mean these people also want a break from Obama's way of doing things, too.

Jennifer Granholm was my choice. She took herself out of contention, saying she believes we need someone who represents the new face of the Democrats. By this she means a person of color.

I'd prefer Tom Perez. Ellison is a needlessly controversial pick and I think a full-time chair is preferable.  [/quote]

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