A Latino, ex-Obama Labor secretary elected chairman of the Democrats

Sunday, February 26th 2017 - 14:18 UTC

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Former Labor Secretary Tom Perez on Saturday was elected chairman of the United States Democratic National Committee, defeating top-rival Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison, in their respective bids to chart the direction of the national party. Perez was elected after two rounds of balloting in Atlanta at the party’s annual winter meeting. He received 235 votes, crossing the threshold of 218 ballots. Read full article

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Hepatia
Perez's election shows that the Democratic Party have learned nothing from the last elections. They should focus less Comey and Trump's supposed Russian connection and more on how they are going to win back the 'fly over' states.
Feb 28th, 2017 - 02:54 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Kanye
Amazing, the pertinent issues undermining the very principles of Democracy, simply “fly over” Hepatia's head.

Not surprising coming from an Argentine used to Populism.
Feb 28th, 2017 - 11:37 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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