"John Lewis pitches Ellison for DNC chairman"

[Goblinmonger]

Civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) sent a letter to Democratic National Committee (DNC) members on Friday, urging them to back Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) in the DNC chair race.

Lewis touted Ellison as a powerful organizer with a deep background in protecting civil rights and the best candidate for the job of rebuilding a fractured Democratic Party.

“Keith's long history as an organizer who can energize the grassroots makes him the best choice to lead our party during this critical time,” Lewis said in a statement.

“He knows that sometimes you have to have good trouble. You have to get in the way and raise your voice. But protest must be channeled into electoral and legislative success,” he continued. “Keith’s record standing with the grassroots means he is a trusted partner to harness this protest energy into rebuilding Democratic Party.”

http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/317803-john-lewis-endorses-ellison-for-dnc-chair#.WJTwAYpaG24.twitter

Good for Lewis. The DNC needs Ellison.

[HoneyBadger]

1. At this point, it is a lock

Perez and his supporters need to get behind Ellison

[Goblinmonger]

2. Completely agree

He is the face and approach needed.

[SaschaHM]

4. I think I'll still stay #TeamPerez. Thanks though.

[Goblinmonger]

3. Kick