Rep. Keith Ellison unveiled his “platform” for the Democratic Party on Thursday as the Minnesotan faces fresh questioning about his past ties to anti-Semitic figures.

“We must energize Democratic activists across the country and give them the tools to build the party from the bottom-up,” Ellison said about his bid to become Democratic National Committee chairman.

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