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In reply to the discussion: Tom Perez - Our New DNC Chair [View all]BainsBane
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And that no one else should have been able to run? That isn't how the party or democracy works.
I happen to like Ellison a lot and think him far better than most of what surrounded his candidacy, but the idea that a certain faction can only win without competition is hardly a persuasive argument for leadership, particularly given your criticism of election results below.
I think that Ellison was treated badly by some who claimed to support hm by using him to reignite primary disputes, with the same losing tactics, thereby underminig his candidacy. He deserved better. He ran on the idea of bringing the party together, while some of his most vociferous backers undercut that at every opportunity. Rather than blaming other candidates for having the nerve to seek the office, his supporters should examine their own tactics, which have led to their losing another intra-party election.