Keith Ellison’s star falling as Clinton, Obama allies seek DNC alternative

Associated Press Twin Cities Pioneer Press ^ | December 8, 201612/7

[ErikJohnsky]

Aides and supporters of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are searching for an alternative to Rep. Keith Ellison, the early favorite to become the next leader of the Democratic National Committee, amid resistance to the Minnesota liberal’s bid from key parts of the party’s base.

The contest to replace Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is evolving into a larger fight over the future of the party. Backers of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders are throwing their support behind Ellison while some Clinton supporters are searching for an alternative.

Ellison picked up an powerful endorsement Thursday from the AFL-CIO, which issued a statement calling him a “proven leader.”

But his candidacy remains under siege. Ellison has faced vocal criticism from prominent Democrats, Jewish groups and some union leaders, who have questioned his comments about Israel, his defense of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan and his commitment to his own party.

[Bullish]

Well, Michael Moore’s looking for a gig.

[I want the USA back]

Awwwww. The angry ugly hate-filled America-hating black nationalist muzzie isn’t going to be president!

[databoss]

You mean ‘Happy Ending’ Al?

[Hambone 1934]

Obama and Clinton’s want to control the DNC...Neither one is ready to let go of power...Ellison is the party elites choice..They would control the party..It’s all about who can control the dems next 8 Years....

[vette6387]

“He really would harm the Party. I hope he wins!”

And he will be an “even bigger hit” when he invites Al Baghdadi to give a “keynote address” to the DNC!

[Red Badger]

Racists! ...............

[Red Badger]

[Red Badger]

Mullah Omar?..................

[The Fop]

Hillary would’ve beaten a GOP Establishment Dem-Lite type. Trump won because he broke out of that scaredy cat mould, and actually offered a different vision.

I agree with your overall assessment of how the Democrat party has evolved. But Dem will still beat Dem-Lite almost every time.

[pissant]

They are trying to kneecap Ellison and Donna Brazille? Damn racists.

[socal_parrot]

Obama and Clinton’s want to control the DNC

How can we miss them if they won't go away?

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

I said it before and I'll say it again. Blacks do not rise in positions of leadership in the Democrat Party. And no, Obama does not count because he is not black in the traditional American sense.

I expect a state Dem chairman will be the DNC chairman.

[SoFloFreeper]

Wow, the DNC is FULL of racists, islamophobes, and other assorted bigots!!!!

[ChinaGotTheGoodsOnClinton]

Don’t forget the additional DemocRAT qualifications:

He’s a Muslim.

He thinks German bombed Pearl Harbor.

I think he should be a shoe in!

[SoFloFreeper]

The Dems ARE insane and they DO have him.

He is the new Cynthia McKinney

[VRWCarea51]

#20 I can only imagine Trump eviscerating him after a mooselimbs attack and he sniping with his two rubles worth.

[bkopto]

Ellison has faced vocal criticism from prominent Democrats, Jewish groups...

So its the rich, 1% jews vs the black muslims. The cognitive dissonance must be at all time highs for the Rats. I love the Rat identity politics when it turns inward.

[Fiji Hill]

I'm hoping they pick the writer and activist Alice Walker.

[CatOwner]

This is kind of a no-win for the DEMs. Have Ellison head the DNC, and much of America would be the DEMs as enabling the terrorists. Block Ellison, and some will see this as a similar maneuver to block Sanders vs Hillary.

[WayneS]

I understand Hillary is available..