DNC Race Shakeup: Ray Buckley to Exit, Endorse Keith Ellison

[demmiblue]

Source: NBC News

In the biggest shakeup of the Democratic leadership race in months, New Hampshire Democratic Party Chairman Ray Buckley plans to drop his bid to be the party's national chairman and throw his support behind Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison, NBC News has learned.

With just a week left before Democratic National Committee members gather in Atlanta to cast their ballots, the move could have far-reaching consequences both for the election and the future of the party.

"While it was a tremendous honor to run for DNC Chair over the past few months, I am proud to throw my support behind Keith so we can ensure that the next Chair of the DNC is dedicated to investing in and strengthening state parties and ensuring that the DNC is an accountable organization," Buckley said in a statement. "As I've talked to the DNC membership, it's clear Keith has widespread support, and I know as our next DNC Chair Keith will successfully unite and grow our party."

Ellison, a frontrunner in the race along with Labor Sec. Tom Perez, is expected to give Buckley, who is running for reelection as the chairman of the Association of State Democratic Chairs, an expanded role overseeing DNC operations if Ellison wins next Saturday's election.

Read more: http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/dnc-race-shakeup-ray-buckley-exit-endorse-keith-ellison-n722591

[George II]

1. I believe I saw someone here a few days ago complaining about Tom Perez "making deals"....

....wonder what he/she thinks of this:

"Ellison, a frontrunner in the race along with Labor Sec. Tom Perez, is expected to give Buckley, who is running for reelection as the chairman of the Association of State Democratic Chairs, an expanded role overseeing DNC operations if Ellison wins next Saturday's election."

[BlueMTexpat]

2. LOL -

It's sort of like Congressional Republicans who investigated Hillary a bajillion times and yet are giving 45 a free pass on everything.

Aparently, IOKIYAABS

[NurseJackie]

4. I remember that as well.

[Hortensis]

5. No, for some it's only bad if it's "them," whoever

"them," is.

My biggest problem with much of the illiberal left is that the fervid belief in the need to win before "it's too late" tends to lead to ruthless tactics, abandonment of any principles and attempts to defeat any allies that get in the way--all for the greater good, of course.

[KPN]

3. Good. Time to turn the page.