Van Jones Says Muslim Keith Ellison Is Future of the Democratic Party

pjmedia.com ^ | 1/1/17 | Tyler O'Neil

[ColdOne]

On CNN, liberal activist Anthony Kapel "Van" Jones said that "the Clinton days are over" in the Democratic Party, and pointed to two emerging leaders as the future of a more progressive political party focused on identity politics. Naturally, he chose two racial minority members of Congress — and the extremely controversial first Muslim congressman.

"You have to understand, I think that the Clinton days are over," Jones told CNN's Jake Tapper on CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday. "This idea that we're going to be this moderate party ... those days are over." Jones called for a new generation of Democrat leadership, touting California Attorney General Kamala Harris (an anti-free speech activist) and Representative Keith Ellison, the first Muslim member of Congress and a candidate for the Democratic National Committee chairmanship.

"I think that Keith Ellison is very important because he is somebody who represents the progressive wing of the party," Jones declared. "On thing that happened, when

[MoochPooch]

The Rat Party will finally out themselves as the Hatin’ Whitey party, and will result in the final destruction of that monstrosity which has visited so much ruin on our nation

My predictions (Madame Olga here with the crystal ball):

1) The extreme white liberals will defect to the 3rd parties like Green or Libertarian. (Which was why Jill Stein was eager to feather her nest.)

2) The more moderate whites will leave the Democratic party and register instead as "Independent." (Some might eventually defect to the GOP.)

[2ndDivisionVet]

Days of Moderate Democratic Party ‘Are Over,’ Analyst Declares
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[stylin19a]

You have to understand, I think that the Clinton days are over," Jones told CNN's Jake Tapper

Not before Chelsea dives into the pool....

[hoosiermama]

This needs to be sent to all people who are democrats because their parents or grandparents were democrats !

[Windflier]

Outstanding news!

[Old Yeller]

AMF

[Tzimisce]

Yeah - Muslim extremists are taking over everywhere.

It’s trendy though. :)

[Trillian]

To keep up with their traditions, they're going to have to rape them before they throw them off the buildings first.
Oh, the irony is thick with that one.

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"Van Jones Says Muslim Keith Ellison Is Future of the Democratic Party."

I believe every darn word of it..! The dimocraps are just beginning to run their flag up the pole...

[Paine in the Neck]

[VideoDoctor]

Van Jones Says Muslim Keith Ellison Is Future of the Democratic Party

GREAT IDEA!.. Go with it Dems.. go with it.

[little jeremiah]

Good. Pounding the stake into the shrivelled heart of the Dem party. Next up - the funeral.

[Dawgreg]

Thought I’d never see the day I’d agree with that Commie racist!! Keep it up Van.......lol

[LydiaLong]

Sweet. That assures a Trump win in 2020.

[yuleeyahoo]

[jazusamo]

They may as well rename it the DEMuslim Party, that should go over big with Americans. /sarc

[blam]

I agree....a perfect face for the Democrats.

[doc maverick]

He is another Obama who has used multiple names:
Keith Hakim, Keith X Ellison and Keith Ellison-Muhammad

[bigbob]

the two of ‘em are probably also a sizeable fraction of it’s size

[silverleaf]

We certainly hope so!!
Go Keith! Allu akbar!