Obama loyalists were uneasy with Ellison , and began looking for a candidate to oppose him , holding meetings with Obama Administration labor secretary Thomas Perez .
In November 2016 outgoing Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid endorsed Ellison for DNC chair .
Obama loyalists were uneasy with Ellison , and began looking for a candidate to oppose Ellison , holding meetings with Obama Administration labor secretary Thomas Perez .
In November 2016 outgoing Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid endorsed Ellison for DNC chair .