If Ellison has anything to do with the success of the DFL party in Minnesota, then he's probably a good choice.
The right will demonize him as a radical black muslim convert with questionable ties from his past.
But as a congressman he has brought DFL values to Washington and represents a majority NH white district.
I've said this a few times now:
My heart says Ellison. He's a Minnesotan and I think he's a genuinely good person.
But my mind and gut say Howard Dean. Tried and true. Governor from a small, rural state. Progressive/liberal. Believes in including everyone without litmus tests as a big tent left wing party. Is not in congress.
Logic dictates Howard Dean. Heartstrings play an Ellison song.