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In reply to the discussion: Sanders reopens Dem primary wounds [View all]JHan
(10,173 posts)( and I say that as a strong HRC supporter )
I never rake over the coals nonsense candidates say in the past, especially if they are contrite now and have shown they've learned from their mistakes. We have to be careful not to dehumanize Politicians, which we're far too fond of doing.
But I also like Perez, I agree with him on many many things. I share his mindset on several issues.
I'm also impressed with Jehmu Greene and Buttigieg. We have a great line up. Which is why the smears get to me - it's not like our people suck. We have hard working Democrats out there getting no love or support because of some arbitrary purity standard. I also keep in mind what the DNC chairman has to be: agile and flexible in his or her strategies, with a finger on the pulse of the base and a clear eyed view of the "political terrain" . He or she has to possess the skills to raise funds for the party, recruit new members, get the right staff and assess correctly the data on hand and develop a cohesive, potent message for the party. I keep those things in mind when looking at all of them.
If Perez supporters don't support Ellison *( if he wins), they're part of the problem as well. The enemy is not the democratic party.
I guess the good news is that at least you and I will still be here