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StarfishSaver

(18,486 posts)
4. It's normal for a new Democratic president to put their own person in at DNC
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 10:27 PM
Jan 2021

Out years require different leadership than in years.

Bleacher Creature

(11,264 posts)
5. I think it's just customary for the new President to pick a new chair.
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 10:27 PM
Jan 2021

Perez served a full term, so it was expected that he'd be replaced.

 

StarfishSaver

(18,486 posts)
7. We too often think that politics is only about excitement
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 10:28 PM
Jan 2021

And we turn on leaders who don't send tingles up our legs.

brer cat

(24,776 posts)
13. *This*
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 11:39 PM
Jan 2021

We have many strong workhorses who simply are ignored because they are quietly getting the work done.

judesedit

(4,455 posts)
15. I agree
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 11:52 PM
Jan 2021

Thank you, Tom, for your service during this trying time. You did really well for the party. We're all very happy with the results of the election.

DonaldsRump

(7,715 posts)
9. Thank you, Tom Perez. You helped take us to control 2 out of 3 branches of the US federal government
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 10:30 PM
Jan 2021

(note: we CLEARLY do not control the US judiciary at the moment, given the situation with SCOTUS).

Thank you for all you've done!

Progressive Jones

(6,011 posts)
11. True about no control of SCOTUS but
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 11:10 PM
Jan 2021

SCOTUS is a bit of a different animal than the other two branches.
Compared to Congress, SCOTUS is practically "Bi-Partisan".

Indykatie

(3,703 posts)
10. I Only Wish He Had Did Something About Caucuses and the Primary Calendar
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 11:04 PM
Jan 2021

Hopefully Harrison will take those issues on. A party with a Black voter base should not start primary season in Iowa and NH.

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