First on CNN: Clinton campaign takes control of DNC

[geek tragedy]

Source: CNN


Hillary Clinton's campaign is taking the reins of the Democratic National Committee, installing a new top official on Thursday to oversee the party's day-to-day operations through the general election.

Brandon Davis, national political director for the Service Employees International Union, will become the general election chief of staff for the Democratic Party. His selection formalizes the coordination of the Clinton campaign and the committee, a stark contrast to Donald Trump who is currently at odds with his party.

...

The leadership of the Democratic National Committee, particularly Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, has come under fire throughout the presidential primary fight. Bernie Sanders has called for new leaders at the party, a point he raised during his private meeting earlier this week with Clinton.

Wasserman Schultz welcomed Mook and Davis to party headquarters on Thursday morning. While she will remain in her position as the party's chairwoman, at least through the convention next month in Philadelphia, her role diminishes with the Clinton campaign's takeover of the committee.

Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/16/politics/hillary-clinton-campaign-dnc/index.html

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Bye bye Debbie.

Bye bye!!!!

[tonyt53]

1. This is normal.

[geek tragedy]

3. and a big upgrade over DWS. nt

[newthinking]

56. The credit should go to Sanders and the power of the progressive democrats.

That is really what this is about. Bringing in a Union leader instead of a corporate democrat is definitely not the usual situation.

[HooptieWagon]

6. Normal Brockoli spin.

[TwilightZone]

17. Nope, it's SOP

"It is a standard transition, as Clinton becomes the presumptive Democratic nominee.

"This is in fact what happens," Howard Dean, former Democratic Party chairman, told CNN. "Debbie will still have the title, but somebody else will be the effective operator of the DNC. It's Hillary's pick.""


http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/16/politics/hillary-clinton-campaign-dnc/index.html

[senz]

14. This is not normal.

Yes, DWS is bad.

No, the DNC does not belong to one candidate.

[TwilightZone]

16. Yes, it is normal.

"It is a standard transition, as Clinton becomes the presumptive Democratic nominee.

'This is in fact what happens," Howard Dean, former Democratic Party chairman, told CNN. "Debbie will still have the title, but somebody else will be the effective operator of the DNC. It's Hillary's pick.'"

http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/16/politics/hillary-clinton-campaign-dnc/index.html

[INdemo]

2. So no cabinet post for Debbie?

[geek tragedy]

4. lol, I guess not nt

[Else You Are Mad]

7. That is yet to be seen.

Politicians always reward their supporters that 'fall on the sword' for them. She definitely will have a place in her administration.

[azurnoir]

5. well Debbie did serve her purpose

[aggiesal]

53. And she'll be ...

well rewarded for her loyalty to the Clinton cause.

If she loses her re-election bid, she'll be the
Ambassador to Andorra or some other small European country,
where she can vacation for the next 4 years and stay our of trouble.

[azurnoir]

58. well if she wins it's only a 2 year gig and really doesn't she deserve Monaco at least?

sort of anyway

[aggiesal]

62. Crete at best ...

[ananda]

8. Buhbye Debbie. Don't let the door hit you...

... on the way out. And I hope you lose your
election too!

[StevieM]

13. She is not being fired. She is still the DNC Chair but the role naturally changes when there

is a presumptive nominee. This is no different than what happened with Obama and Dean in 2008.

As for her House seat, the race is not expected to be competitive, let alone one that results in a defeat for DWS.

[newthinking]

57. That does sometimes change. But not this way. A union leader?

That is a result of the progressive push

[Dr. Strange]

69. Yep.

[GulfCoast66]

71. Hush up

Let them think Bernie caused this. It will allow them to claim victory.

[onehandle]

9. Basically, a normal campaign event. The primary winner always takes control and moves people in. nt

[geek tragedy]

11. yes, but who they chose is very encouraging. nt

[ciaobaby]

10. I don't see this as news !

[riversedge]

73. It is good news.

[fasttense]

12. Clinton already took over

And she is ignoring everything that Bernie supporters wanted.

It sure was easier to support Obama when Hillary lost in 2008 then it is to support Hillary today.

[phazed0]

15. +1

[Iliyah]

18. Now that is bull

[fasttense]

21. No, I was a Hillary Supporter in 2007-2008

And Obama supporters were welcoming and really quite suportive. I had no problems switching over. Some Hillary supporters had problems with it. But for the most part Obama supporters were glad to have us former Hillary voters. Not so mush today. Hillary supporters despise former Bernie voters.

Every day here on DU another Hillary supporters tells me how Bernie is the Antichrist. Do you really think that's going to make me vote for your side?

[MynameisBlarney]

24. "Hillary supporters despise former Bernie voters. "

LOLWUT?

Maybe a very very VERY small minority of Hillary supporters do, but most are more than happy to bring us in to the fold. Because they are all well aware just what's at stake here. As are most Bernie supporters.

Stop spreading that bullshit.
It only helps drumpf.

[fasttense]

26. Do you NOT read the posts on DU?

Someone yesterday posted how Bernie was untrustworthy and a cheat.

I'm not going to list all the awfulness Hillary supporters are putting out about Bernie. Take a look at this site. It's everywhere. It wasn't like this when I switched over to Obama after Hillary lost in 2007-2008.

[MynameisBlarney]

28. You're gonna go with that are ya? oooookaaaay.

Someone posted mean stuff about Bernie, therefore all Hillary supporters are evil. Right? Is that what you're saying? Because that sounds like what you're saying.

And DU is not the only site on the interwebs ya know.
Don't get all your info from one source.

[OwlinAZ]

66. You are correct.

[geek tragedy]

20. no she is not ignoring everything Sanders supporters wanted.

that's just something you're telling yourself to justify the continued resentment

[fasttense]

23. Really?

Living in resentment is my goal?

How come Obama was so accepting of former Hillary voters while Hillary supporters continually post derogatory things about Bernie. She won already, HELLO are you not paying attention? Why the need for the constant barrage of hate sent Bernie's way? You got what you wanted. You would think you would be happy and NOT so hateful.

[geek tragedy]

25. you said she has ignored everything Sanders supporters wanted.

Here's what Sanders has not provided:

an acknowledgement of our votes, that our votes mattered, and that Clinton's win was legitimate because of our votes.

Clinton has acknowledged and recognized--repeatedly--Sanders's voters and what they wanted.

Sanders pretends Clinton supporters don't exist. To hear him, no human beings voted for Clinton, only Super PACs, vampire lobbyists, and Wall Street.

Respect is a two-way street, and Sanders has shown nothing but contempt for those who disagree with him and denied him victory.

[fasttense]

27. You bashing Bernie is not going to turn Bernie supporters into Hillary voters

Do you not pay attention? You won we lost. What more do you want grovelling, and an apology?

Talk about sore losers you Hillary supporters are sore winners.

Next thing you are going to say is get over it. Just like when W stole the election from Gore all the RepubliCONS said get over it.

[geek tragedy]

29. When Sanders acknowledges that Clinton won, that will help things.

When he says "she got more votes, so she won" then healing can begin.

[fasttense]

33. Oh that is BS.

So, you do want some groveling.

You don't win people over to your side by insulting the guy they voted for.

[geek tragedy]

34. it's not groveling to admit someone won because they got more votes.

it's acting like an adult

[fasttense]

41. It's groveling you want

and an apology for daring to run against Hillary.

That would make you stop insulting Bernie supporters? Somehow I doubt it.

[geek tragedy]

42. No, just an acknowledgement that the votes of 16 million people means something nt

[Sheepshank]

60. hae you not been watching the Primaries for years?

The loser congratulates the winner and tries to do so in a manner that is genuine and humble. Not with malice or begrudgingly. Bernie could take a lesson on how to do it right from Clinton in 2008.

[Laser102]

46. Grovel? Its about good sportsmanship. You congratulate the winner. It's what most people do.

[AlbertCat]

54. Sanders pretends Clinton supporters don't exist.

This proving that some Hillary supporters despise Bernie supporters and will post any nonsense, true or not, that might make him and his supporters look bad.

They're annoyed because he won't just go away.

[1StrongBlackMan]

52. You do realize you are asking to different things, here. Right? ...

How come Obama was so accepting of former Hillary voters

Is different from:

[div class="excerpt"... Hillary supporters continually post derogatory things about Bernie.

At any rate, I'm pretty sure HRC is as accepting of former Sanders supporters, as (President) Obama was of former HRC voters.

[MynameisBlarney]

22. Oh come now

That's just plain silly.

I'm a Bernie supporter, but it looks like Hillary's soon going to be officially the Democratic nominee.
I don't have a problem supporting her once it's official, because I don't want that fascist bastard Drumpf anywhere near the oval office unless he's wearing a badge that says "visitor" on it.
When there's a real possibility that he could be prez, it makes it a very easy choice for me.

[fasttense]

31. I'm not sure who you are talking to but

it's just great that you can take this constant Bernie bashing and still help out the Hillary supporters. That's just great how forgiving and accepting you are.

But for me, I do not want to join the side of the sore winners. I didn't become a RepubliCON when W stole the election in 2000 and I bet you didn't either.

[MynameisBlarney]

37. The fact that you are choosing to immerse yourself

to one of the few tiny places on the internet where there is Bernie-bashing taking place is not my fault.
As I mentioned earlier, DU ain't the only site on the web.
I choose to immerse myself in a different kind of group altogether.

You're sounding like the PUMA's did back in '08.

[fasttense]

43. No I was no PUMA

In fact I thought they were silly.

DU is my site. I've been here a long time and I'm not ashamed of it.

But they are not the only site filled with Bernie bashing. I am regularly on Daily KOs and Salon. They too have angry hate filled Hillary supporters.

I think the sore winners just can't get enough of insulting a socialist. I really think it gives them a rush or.... a few more bucks.

[MynameisBlarney]

44. I didn't say you were, just that you SOUND like one.

I rarely go to those sites. Especially Salon, the format bugs the shit outta me for some reason.

I'm mostly on Raw Story and Crooks and Liars and here.

At RS a while back, there was ugly bashing from both sides, the mods put a stop to that after a bit.
Some folks got banhammered permanently, some got put in time out.
Now, most everyone is making fun of drumpfs stupid shit.

[MynameisBlarney]

19. Wow.

Didn't see that one coming actually.

[Android3.14]

30. Not enough. DWS must leave-Leave-LEAVE

[geek tragedy]

32. Maybe if you stamp your feet and hold your breath she will nt

[fasttense]

36. Winning over people and influencing former Bernie supporters I see.

A well placed insult will definitely get people to join your side.

[geek tragedy]

39. that one had to delete his signature which showed

Hillary Clinton as Harvey Dent, aka Two-Face, a villain from the Batman Comics.

Some people are beyond reach.

[GulfCoast66]

64. Hillary supporter, Bernie fan here

I have no dog in this fight and think plenty of people on both sides have been over the top.

But I have a serious question. You repeatedly make reference that the Hillary people here are somehow preventing you and perhaps others from supporting Clinton because they are being rude.

Do you really let strangers opinions on a public forum affect who you vote for?

I truly find that amazing. Perhaps you are too emotionally involved on this site? People here do not reflect average Americans. We are generally hyper partisans.

Maybe give this site a test for a couple of weeks. See if that changes your feelings.

Have a nice evening.

[floriduck]

35. I hope Brandon Davis has what it takes to do the work necessary to repair the carnage done

to the party during Debbie's reign. I'm referring to the hundreds of lost seats at all levels of government.

[appalachiablue]

61. Legislative losses unseen since 1928. Good luck to Brandon & Co.

who'll need decades and an army to try to turn this around. Lol.

[LiberalLovinLug]

38. "Clinton campaign takes control of DNC"

A little late to the party there CNN


That happened months ago.

[geek tragedy]

40. no, it took place after Clinton became the presumptive nominee nt

[LiberalLovinLug]

47. Riiiiiiiiiight sure ok whatever you say.

[Beacool]

45. This is the norm.

Obama took over the DNC in 2008 and relocated its headquarters temporarily to Chicago. I don't think that Debbie will be totally pushed out.

As for Sanders, he doesn't get to choose. Hillary and the party will listen to him and probably accept some of his proposals, but not all of them.

[Night Watchman]

48. As She Should

She won!

[TIME TO PANIC]

49. How does the Clinton campaign have that authority?

[geek tragedy]

50. the presumptive nominee runs the DNC and the convention.

Obama did the same thing in 2008

The appointment of Davis is intended to allay some of the concerns about party leadership. It is a standard transition, as Clinton becomes the presumptive Democratic nominee.

"This is in fact what happens," Howard Dean, former Democratic Party chairman, told CNN. "Debbie will still have the title, but somebody else will be the effective operator of the DNC. It's Hillary's pick."

In an interview on Thursday, Dean recalled how he transitioned immediately to simply raising money and campaigning for Barack Obama in 2008 after Paul Tewes, a trusted Obama aide, stepped in to lead the committee.

"We basically just turned it over to him and I left the building to him. He ran the DNC," Dean said. "It was very clear I wasn't going to be running the DNC as soon as there was the a nominee."

[TIME TO PANIC]

51. Thanks for the info.

The whole process needs to be overhauled; it's to damn convoluted.

[appalachiablue]

63. +2

[Trust Buster]

55. As I've stated before, Hillary is taking the reigns of the Democratic Party and not Sanders.

[avaistheone1]

70. Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy ride.

Oh no and the driver can't drive!!!!

[B2G]

59. They've always been in control. nt

[glennward]

67. I'm with her!

Going to work hard to keep Trump out and get her elected.

[rocktivity]

68. Candidate for this year's "You Call This NEWS?" Award

Mission accomplished -- and I'm sure there's a nice cushy cabinet post waiting for her.


rocktivity

[brooklynite]

74. Nonsense; she'll handily beat Tim Canova and return to her House seat.

[riversedge]

72. "We have a lot of work to do over the next five months to make sure that Donald Trump does not beco

Yes, Lets all dig in and help with goal--by whatever means you can.


....Robby Mook, the Clinton campaign manager, arrived Thursday morning at Democratic headquarters on Capitol Hill to introduce Davis to the party's staff.

"We have a lot of work to do over the next five months to make sure that Donald Trump does not become president," Mook said as he introduced Davis, according to a person in the room. "With so much at stake in this election, we could not ask for a better partner in that mission than the team here."