The New York Times reports that Thomas (Tom) Perez, President Obama’s secretary of labor: … has told three senior Democrats that he intends to run for chairman of the Democratic National Committee, challenging the front-running candidate, Representative Keith Ellison[.] Perez is Obama’s choice.  He is much smarter than Ellison, has a lot of political experience, and is a very tough and skilled fighter. Perez is less controversial than Ellison, though he is just as far to the left.  Plus, as a Hispanic (with two Dominican parents), he has appeal to more of a swing group than African-Americans or Muslims. As a Republican, I hope Ellison wins.  Perez was on the very short list for V.P. for Clinton, though she chose to go for a safe pick with Tim Kaine.  Thomas Lifson adds: It is fascinating that President Obama is sabotaging Keith Ellison’s run.  This is pure practical politics, for Ellison would have been an...(Read Full Post)