CNN host Chris Cuomo apparently has a favorite in the race for chairman of the Democratic National Committee.

During a forum of the candidates Wednesday night, Cuomo repeatedly referred to Tom Perez as chairman.

“Chairman? Chairman? The Democratic position should be that states should not work with ICE. Is that what you stand for?” he said, looking at Perez.

There was an awkward silence.

“Chairman,” Cuomo said again. “I’m sorry, Mr. Secretary,” he added.

“Anybody who didn’t answer to ‘chair,’ you gotta think about why you’re up there tonight,” Cuomo said.

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