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In reply to the discussion: Keith Ellison: [View all]NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)... it was about Keith the Proxy. I think it's more fair to characterize any resistance toward Keith as an attempt to avoid how his supporters would try to "spin" his possible victory. It really had nothing to do with his character or abilities.
The Susan Sarandons (and others) of the world would mistakenly believe that it should be interpreted as a "sign" that the Democratic party needs to be remade in the image of someone who isn't even a member of the party.
Be honest now, this isn't very far-fetched, now, is it? In fact, in many ways, this is very similar to the way that many are, even now, trying to spin his loss as "proof" that our party is "corrupt" (and other such nonsense).
At this late hour, Ken, my best advice to you is to try to be more like Keith.
If his most ardent supporters wanted Keith to win (Keith the Man, I mean) then they'd have absolutely no problems in taking their cues from him.
Be like Keith. Keith would like that.