I am disappointed that Rich decided to step down. He has been a voice for moderation and calm within the OCC at a time when the organization is being forced to deal with decisions which would benefit from his sense of fairness. 

The Democratic Party has Rules which require the wisdom of Solomon to administer fairly. Sadly, Solomon lost his election bid to the OCC.

 Chelsea Kent's finger angered a lot of Democrats, some already annoyed that Kent and other Bernie activists had spanked the Clinton camp so badly in the March caucuses. Kent was stripped of her credentials in Philly, which was the proper and proportionate response. But that has not satisfied some of her more hostile opponents. 

DPH Rules provide no basis for disciplining Chelsea any further for her finger action. That has not stopped creative minds in the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus from stretching and contorting the Rules in their drive to expel her. Rich, and other party officers, are caught in the uncomfortable middle.