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Democrats backtrack, endorse Houghton

Marking the first major infighting for the New Democrats since the party's re-branding nearly 6 years ago, the Democratic National Committee held an emergency meeting Thursday in which delegates voted 568-432 to endorse Labour's Robin Houghton for the presidency, and to withdraw the party's endorsement of the reelection bid of President Genesis (Peoples Party).


The move comes at the apparent urging of DNC Chair Maria Rodriguez and the party's progressive wing

Leader/DNC Chairwoman Maria Rodriguez reportedly asked for the emergency meeting and subsequent vote after the news broke of Houghton's candidacy. The move has been overwhelmingly supported by the progressive wing of the party, who want the New Democrats to commit to not working in a cabinet which includes the KUF. However, the endorsement backtrack has been criticized by moderates who see Genesis as a more unifying candidate, including former leader Joshua Bartlet.

As a result of the vote, the Democratic Party will endorse Labour's Mr. Houghton on the first ballot. DNC Chair Rodriguez ruled out a Presidential run of her own late last year.