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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: It is very rich to have the same people who were complaining that HRC had too much support [View all]hellofromreddit
(1,182 posts)11. So, we'd prefer holding the DNC chair job hostage until the brats get what they want?
        Isn't this fun!
Note: I am also using words very deliberately.
(just to be clear, I'm OK with either one.  My personal view is that Ellison would be a better choice partially because he would be associated with Sanders' movement and therefore could tap into that support base.  But Perez and Ellison both seem perfectly OK, and both appear to have solid experience to draw on, so I won't be torn up is it's Perez.  Especially since I agree with your point about organized labor)
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                        It is very rich to have the same people who were complaining that HRC had too much support [View all]
							La Lioness Priyanka
							Dec 2016
							OP
                        
        
        i got stalked by a bernie supporter and had to change my phone number this election cycle
        La Lioness Priyanka
        Dec 2016
        #7
      
        
        So, we'd prefer holding the DNC chair job hostage until the brats get what they want?
        hellofromreddit
        Dec 2016
        #11
      
        
        I'm very happy with Perez, and he doesn't have the obvious "baggage"* that will be thrown...
        George II
        Dec 2016
        #14
      
        
        I tentatively support Ellison, but by all means there should be a vigorously contested race
        geek tragedy
        Dec 2016
        #18
      
        
        In the film "Sunset Boulevard", drama queen Norma Desmond (played by Gloria Swanson)
        closeupready
        Dec 2016
        #19
      
        
        if enough people want him, he'll win. if not, perez or third person will win.
        La Lioness Priyanka
        Dec 2016
        #29
      
        
        One imagines the corollary is just as valid... winning means nothing if you're not just.
        LanternWaste
        Dec 2016
        #37
      
        
        Not the worst idea.  Institutions and individuals are very resistant to shared power
        Maru Kitteh
        Dec 2016
        #41
      
        
        Perez was not part of St. Bernie's circle hence the opposition to hm joining the race.
        LonePirate
        Dec 2016
        #51