MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- The Minnesota delegation to the Democratic National Convention is commenting on the email scandal forcing chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz to resign.
The convention is off to a rocky start following the release of emails that show the Democratic National Committee coordinated efforts to help Hillary Clinton win the nomination.
Minnesota DFL state chairman Ken Martin says it comes at a time when the party is looking to unify.
"For me personally, it's really disappointing because we work very hard in Minnesota to make sure that there's transparency in our process, that people feel like they can have their voices heard and they can get out there and support their candidates without interference from the party," Martin said.
Martin says the resignation of Schultz was necessary.
"She's a lightning rod. She would not have been received well at the convention, and I think it was the right thing for her to do to step down," Martin said.
Martin expects Bernie Sanders to stress unity and the importance of the election.
Minn. DFL Chairman Comments On Debbie Wasserman Schultz Resignation
/ CBS Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- The Minnesota delegation to the Democratic National Convention is commenting on the email scandal forcing chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz to resign.
The convention is off to a rocky start following the release of emails that show the Democratic National Committee coordinated efforts to help Hillary Clinton win the nomination.
Minnesota DFL state chairman Ken Martin says it comes at a time when the party is looking to unify.
"For me personally, it's really disappointing because we work very hard in Minnesota to make sure that there's transparency in our process, that people feel like they can have their voices heard and they can get out there and support their candidates without interference from the party," Martin said.
Martin says the resignation of Schultz was necessary.
"She's a lightning rod. She would not have been received well at the convention, and I think it was the right thing for her to do to step down," Martin said.
Martin expects Bernie Sanders to stress unity and the importance of the election.
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