November 06, 2020 / By mobanmarket
South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn, the Democratic Party’s third-ranking member in the House, is backing his state’s party chairman to lead the Democratic National Committee (DNC).
Clyburn sent DNC members a letter Wednesday urging them to support Jaime Harrison’s bid to lead the party.
Click Here: cheap INTERNATIONAL jerseyADVERTISEMENTClyburn, one of the party’s highest-ranking African-American politicians, cheered Harrison’s humble roots and work for his state’s party in the letter. He went on to call him the right man to lead the party through the turmoil caused by Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonWhite House accuses Biden of pushing ‘conspiracy theories’ with Trump election claim Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness Trayvon Martin’s mother Sybrina Fulton qualifies to run for county commissioner in Florida MORE’s surprise presidential defeat. “The Chair must bridge the divide between those who navigate our political corridors and those who work hard, play by the rules, and want little more than to care for their families and to create stability and opportunity for their children and grandchildren,” Clyburn wrote. “I know from over 20 years of experiences with Jaime that he is the right person for the job. His unrelenting work ethic, keen intellect, collaborative spirit, and utmost integrity will serve our party well.” Democrats are faced with a struggle for their identity ahead of next year’s chairman vote. Many are calling for a fuller embrace of the working class and the populism that President-elect Donald TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE leveraged in his victory. And some are apprehensive about appointing another lawmaker who would have to split duties with a role in Congress. That was one of the biggest knocks against former Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the Florida congresswoman who resigned from the DNC after a release of internal emails showed the party’s brass advocating for Clinton over Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.) in the Democratic primaries. Clyburn’s letter frames Harrison as someone “adept at connecting with people from all levels — from South Carolina fish fries and Maryland crab boils to the hallowed halls of our finest colleges and universities,” arguing he can promote the party’s broad appeal. And it points out Harrison’s ability to work for the party “full-time to rebuild.” The race for the chair spot is heating up just weeks after Election Day as candidates scramble to declare their intentions and earn support. Harrison, Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison, New Hampshire State Chairman Ray Buckley and former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean have all announced bids. And a number of other candidates are considering jumping in to the race. Ellison appears to be the early front-runner. The congressman has the support of major party leaders across the political spectrum such as incoming Senate Minority Leader Charles SchumerChuck SchumerOvernight Health Care: US showing signs of retreat in battle against COVID-19 | Regeneron begins clinical trials of potential coronavirus antibody treatment | CMS warns nursing homes against seizing residents’ stimulus checks Schumer requests briefing with White House coronavirus task force as cases rise Schumer on Trump’s tweet about 75-year-old protester: He ‘should go back to hiding in the bunker’ MORE (N.Y.) and Sanders. But those endorsements don’t directly translate to votes from DNC members. And while Ellison’s allies express confidence that he’ll be able to balance the position with his role in Congress, others are concerned about returning to a lawmaker to lead the party. All of the party’s state Democratic chairs will meet in Denver later this week for an annual meeting where the announced candidates are expected to make their case.
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