A battle this weekend for control of the Democratic National Committee is poised to pull the party further to the left – the question is how far. But based on the leading candidates for the post, some see the party moving further from the mainstream. Both candidates highlight their progressive records, careers spent advocating for civil rights and grassroots work. The election of either contender, and especially Ellison, would signal a strong shift to the left. He went on to serve as deputy assistant attorney general for civil rights under AG Janet Reno.

Source: Fox News February 24, 2017 14:14 UTC