Ilyse would be taking this on as a full-time position, not part-time like current members of Congress. I think that is super important and, though I like Ellison a lot (he hasn't released a platform yet but he just did another interview with more on his approach), I just don't think he can dedicate the time and energy that revitalizing our party needs.
Some of what I like about Ilyse's platform:
- Co-opting the "system is rigged" messaging with a focus on voter suppression, gerrymandering etc.
- A focus on local politics, party and policy as a way to create a pipeline for federal elections but to also build momentum and support for the party.
- Creating a more inclusive, strategic and equitable primary process.
- Starting all messages with values that are shared across the culture. Repugs do this annoyingly well.
