Already campaigning for Keith Ellison's seat

[BainsBane]

I've received emails notifying me of a series of meetings to nominate Ellison's replacement and now from someone who wants to replace him as congress person.

When is the election for Chair? Is Ellison now the favorite?

[Kde609]

1. Soon and yes.

The election for DNC Chair is February 25. Keith Ellison is a front runner.

[grantcart]

3. Ellison has a lead in endorsements BUT that can be misleading

There are 10 candidates running and the do continuous voting taking the lowest candidate off until someone has a majority.

Ellison is a good Congressman but I have not been impressed with him as a national leader.

Unfortunately Perez is also seen as a surrogate for Clinton while Ellison is running as an obvious surrogate for Sanders.

What the DNC needs is someone like Dean who has the stature and ability to conduct a national campaign and not reflect ideological or regional biases. We need someone that can inspire in Mississippi and Seattle and Indianapolis.