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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNot my first choice, but Perez it is. I hope he does well
He certainly needs to harness the enthusiasm of the grassroots and be open to change. We will see what happens.
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Not my first choice, but Perez it is. I hope he does well (Original Post)
mvd
Feb 2017
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lapucelle
(18,187 posts)1. Ellison is giving a very gracious concession speech.
Now let's focus on the midterms TOGETHER.
mvd
(65,159 posts)2. So happy they will be working together
Ellison getting Vice Chair was unexpected.
lapucelle
(18,187 posts)4. This is exactly what we need.
We may be at various points on the spectrum, but we're all on the same side.
Wounded Bear
(58,598 posts)3. There're using all the right words...
The Dem Party needs to get out of herding cats mode and into working together.
suffragette
(12,232 posts)5. This is a very positive development.
Wounded Bear
(58,598 posts)6. I certainly hope so....
there were some around here making vague threats about leaving the party and such before the vote. I just hope the kumbaya moment stays with us.