Ryan GrimVerified account

Good piece, but some would take issue (based on, e.g., work of Tom Frank and Matt Stoller) that it is appropriate to describe unions as part of the DP "establishment." Once true. No longer so.

We’re talking Chicago here though

Fair enough, but also understandable suspicion that Newman "comes from a corporate background and made her career as a marketing professional." Also, hard to see why Markus Moulitsas is quoted as plausible spokesman for party outsiders.

I suppose they'll back pro-choice female candidates so long as they aren't progressive on economic issues.

Since Bernie carried the distrct, seems like a fine opportunity for @OurRevolution to endorse.

Someone should see if local @PFLAG members want to help as well.

Unfortunately we aren’t able to help, neither are local chapters. As a 501c3 organization we can advocate for policy, but not candidates.