Ellison: Why I'm Running For Chairman Of The Democratic National Committee

[portlander23]

Why I’m Running For Chairman Of The Democratic National Committee
Keith Ellison
Huffington Post

I decided to run for Chairman of the Democratic National Committee for the same reasons I ran for the Minnesota State Legislature and for the House of Representatives: because I believe working people need to have someone fighting for their interests. And I believe the Democratic Party is the only party that can do it.

Democrats win when we harness the power of everyday people and fight for the issues they care about. Standing with working people is the soul of our party. We must be with them fighting for a better wage, for affordable college, for the right to join and stand with a union, and for the end to prejudice and hate crimes. When voters know what Democrats stand for, we can improve the lives of all Americans, no matter their race, religion or sexual orientation.

But this election cycle, we didn’t do a good enough job. We lost. And now, it’s time to put it all on the line. That’s why I’m willing to give up my Congressional seat, and to work night and day to strengthen the Democratic Party.

We need a DNC that isn’t just a political organization or a fundraising apparatus, but a true organizing tool, from the grassroots up. We need a DNC that works for every Democrat, in every precinct, in every state – from Montgomery to Flint, from Los Angeles to Tampa Bay. Simply put, we need a DNC that works for all of us.

[Berlin Vet]

1. FDR/LBJ Programs

We need to get back to the policies of FDR and LBJ and not corporate.

[sheshe2]

2. K

[white_wolf]

3. Great message!

Ellison is exactly who we need.

[lindysalsagal]

4. "We need a DNC that isnt just a political organization or a fundraising apparatus, but a true

organizing tool, from the grassroots up."

In a word: Yes.

[tritsofme]

5. I agree with the ADL, he has disqualified himself from this position.

No thanks. Tom Perez would do a wonderful job, or literally anybody else.

[oasis]

6. That's not exactly music to the ears of prospective donors. Remember

Citizens United remains alive and well thanks to legions of principled purists who didn't bother to vote this time around.

The Democratic Party will be no match for a fully funded, united GOP in 2018/2020. I'm not up for going down to humiliating defeat with a leader who advocates just getting by on $27 donations.

[Equinox Moon]

7. Today, I petitioned as a volunteer

to help Rep. Ellison in his bid for DNC.

This is his campaign office phone number:
612-522-4416

[George II]

9. You can contact Tom Perez here:

https://www.facebook.com/LaborSecretary/

[Equinox Moon]

10. I'm clear in my support for Rep. Ellison

[George II]

8. Obviously Representative Ellison is myopic.