Under our Rules, someone who runs as a candidate of another party loses their DPH membership. The person cannot rejoin the party for 3 years. Inspired by Bernie Sanders campaign, Cedric went to our caucus in March to vote for Sanders and was allowed to submit a new membership application. That was probably a technical mistake, but the party erred on the side of inclusion.

This year, Cedric decided to run for office as a Democrat. I think all Green-oriented activists should bring their values into the Democratic Party. They can have a better chance winning election and enacting their ideas as a Dem than as a Green.

Tim is correct. Cedric is not technically a member of the party. But the party did not file a legal challenge by the deadline. Voters of his district chose him to be the Democratic nominee. If elected, I expect the House Majority will treat him as a fellow Democrat. Under these circumstances, what does Todd think the party should do? I think Tim is handling this correctly.