And they threw in the Congressman who called for a boycott of his own state for good-measure…
(Politico)- Reps. Keith Ellison and Raul Grijalva were elected co-chairmen of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Wednesday night, according to liberal lawmakers. Rep. Donna Edwards finished third in the three-way race for two spots.
Grijalva, who represents a district in southwestern Arizona, was already a co-chairman of the caucus. Ellison, a Minnesotan, succeeds California Rep. Lynn Woolsey.
Grijalva became a bit of a progressive icon in the stretch run before the mid-term election. Angry about Arizona’s stiff new immigration crackdown law, Grijalva made himself a target for defeat by calling for an econimic boycott of his own home state.
Hispanic colleagues and other progressives, including MSNBC host Keith Olbermann, rallied to his side with campaign checks and other support.
Ellison is one of only two Muslims in Congress and has become a leading voice for progressives on a variety of issues — at times showing a willingness to challenge party leaders in Congress, as well as President Barack Obama.
Posted by ZIP on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at 10:05 PM
Source: Weasel Zipper
