Tom Perez, former Barack Obama labor secretary and establishment Democrat, was elected as the chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) in Atlanta on Saturday as the party slid into chaos over the course of nearly six hours.
“Division” was the word of the night during Wednesday’s debate between eight candidates who are vying to become the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) next chair.
Democratic candidates will take the stage at the CNN Center in Atlanta on Wednesday night to make a final appeal as to why they should become the next Democratic National Committee chair.
The Chairman of California’s Democratic Party, John Burton, joined scores of other high profile Democrats on Tuesday in endorsing Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) to take over as the next chair of the Democratic National Committee.
The Democratic National Committee expelled a candidate for the committee’s chairmanship on Tuesday after he said he didn’t believe his rival should become the party’s leader because of his Muslim faith.
The Democratic National Committee is struggling to find new leadership after the party’s massive loss in November’s election, as virtually all of the top candidates for DNC chairman bring their own baggage from scandals or embarrassing moments that could tarnish the party’s brand.
Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean announced on Friday that he has dropped out of the race to become the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee and said he does not support contender Keith Ellison “as long as he has his congressional seat.”
Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) was able to garner another 35 endorsements in his bid to become the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee on Friday, which included support from 10 House members — four from California — and Sen. Tammy Duckworth.
