State Democratic Party chair gives Keith Ellison tepid backing amid allegation

[TexasTowelie]

Minnesota Democrats are cautiously standing by U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison amid allegations from an ex-girlfriend that he once physically abused her, as the state’s party chairman said Thursday he supported Ellison “at this point.”

Ellison on Tuesday won a crowded primary for attorney general just days after the accusation surfaced. Karen Monahan said that in 2016, Ellison dragged her off a bed by her feet while screaming. Ellison has called that allegation false and said he still plans to run in November.

The episode has unsettled Democrats nationally and in Minnesota, where they’d rather focus on a pivotal midterm election where the governor’s office, two U.S. Senate seats, four competitive congressional districts and control of the state House are up for grabs.

“This is a developing story, and we don’t know where it’s going,” Democratic-Farmer-Labor party chairman Ken Martin said. “Keith is our nominee. We stand with Keith at this point.”

Read more: https://www.twincities.com/2018/08/16/keith-ellison-minnesota-democratic-party-domestic-assault-allegation/

[question everything]

1. I will not be surprised if, in two years, Ellison will run against Tina Smith

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(About the allegations, if there is a video it should be produced. After all, we bristled at the anonymous complaints against Franken).

[dflprincess]

2. I wasn't a fan of Ellison before this surfaced

I hope the DFL doesn't wind up regretting giving him the endorsement today & it better hope turnout in the metro and Duluth is huge this year.

The biggest thing he has going for him is that the Republican candidate for AG is so awful he'll scare any DFLers and independents (who are paying attention) out of even thinking about skipping a vote in AG's race.

[progree]

3. Then there's the governor's race and two senators...

so there's plenty on the ballot for Dems to show up for.