2016 Postmortem

La Lioness Priyanka

(53,866 posts) Thu Dec 15, 2016, 11:01 AM Dec 2016

It is very rich to have the same people who were complaining that HRC had too much support [View all]

institutionally, to now want the way cleared for Keith Ellison, as though he should get no competition at all for this job of DNC chair.

I am actually fine with him, i believe perez will do a great job too and has better relationships with organized labor, I am fine with other people getting into the race.

What i am not fine with, is anger at people getting into the race, as though Ellison deserves a coronation.

(yes, i am using words that were used against HRC very deliberately)

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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

Excellent point! mcar Dec 2016 #1

i have my moments :) La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2016 #5

I agree in principle...nt Wounded Bear Dec 2016 #2

Funny how that works isn't it? Maven Dec 2016 #3

Spot on. nt. NCTraveler Dec 2016 #4

Strolled over to Tom's twitter account... SaschaHM Dec 2016 #6

i got stalked by a bernie supporter and had to change my phone number this election cycle La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2016 #7

And HRC coulda/shoulda... BBG Dec 2016 #9

What exact bias should she have fought against? La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2016 #10

Simple Contrast in Non-Action BBG Dec 2016 #43

I just now saw this post - I know, in my heart, you are a good person. closeupready Dec 2016 #21

I've thought the same of you too. Nt La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2016 #25

... closeupready Dec 2016 #26

This is no longer the Democratic Party WhiteTara Dec 2016 #33

That's what the BoBers wish. SaschaHM Dec 2016 #44

Bingo Hekate Dec 2016 #8

So, we'd prefer holding the DNC chair job hostage until the brats get what they want? hellofromreddit Dec 2016 #11

We should allow people to run. Not sure what this La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2016 #12

Check out some comments in the various "Bernie hurt Hillary" threads. hellofromreddit Dec 2016 #15

the bernie or bust movement was bratty as fuck. La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2016 #24

It's the definition of BoBers. NCTraveler Dec 2016 #38

Democrats put too much into the Sanders "movement" ZoomBubba Dec 2016 #28

Agree LiberalFighter Dec 2016 #13

Me too. WhiteTara Dec 2016 #34

Perez is Hispanic La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2016 #42

Great that will help on one hand WhiteTara Dec 2016 #45

We'll never win them so I'm not sure catering to them La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2016 #46

I mean he will be able to walk down the street WhiteTara Dec 2016 #47

Yeesh La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2016 #48

Sickening, isn't it. WhiteTara Dec 2016 #49

Hugs to you. La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2016 #50

Thanks WhiteTara Dec 2016 #53

I'm very happy with Perez, and he doesn't have the obvious "baggage"* that will be thrown... George II Dec 2016 #14

I like Keith Ellison NewJeffCT Dec 2016 #16

Hypocrisy is alive and well brer cat Dec 2016 #17

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

Actually, what people are saying is, "NOW can we try this?". Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2016 #20

if enough people want him, he'll win. if not, perez or third person will win. La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2016 #29

Actually, they're saying "it's his turn..." LanternWaste Dec 2016 #35

I'm with you. BlueMTexpat Dec 2016 #22

This sentiment works with other configurations too. LiberalLovinLug Dec 2016 #23

I support Perez and hope he gets it ... ZoomBubba Dec 2016 #27

Also, there's this that Republicans can hammer him on: ZoomBubba Dec 2016 #32

One imagines the corollary is just as valid... winning means nothing if you're not just. LanternWaste Dec 2016 #37

We cannot act on convictions ... ZoomBubba Dec 2016 #40

I have met and like Keith Ellison but I do not support his bid for DNC chair Gothmog Dec 2016 #30

Perhaps the Party should think out of the box on this one? kentuck Dec 2016 #31

Not the worst idea. Institutions and individuals are very resistant to shared power Maru Kitteh Dec 2016 #41

Very interesting idea! Certainly enough work to do for co-chairs. LonePirate Dec 2016 #52

just from my little aa community perspective okieinpain Dec 2016 #36

i like ellison but i would prefer he have some competition. La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2016 #39

just saying. it's out there and a big risk for dnc. n/t. okieinpain Dec 2016 #54

But part of the reason I'm leaning Perez La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2016 #55

Perez was not part of St. Bernie's circle hence the opposition to hm joining the race. LonePirate Dec 2016 #51

Most of the opposition to Ellison comes from his being a Muslim. baldguy Dec 2016 #56

some people are worried about the ADL La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2016 #57