Actually, this makes sense. It's a logical thing for her to do as her future is approaching.
Chelene will lose the election in November. The run for office and all the mics, cameras and preening will be kaput. She will not, however, want to lose her spotlight/means of attention and band of hardcore sycophants. Her board will be morphed into part of whatever is next for her, whether it is another run for office (likely) or some other organizing venture that provides her a platform and lots of face time. The board will allow her to keep them informed of her doings/plans, and make whatever she intends to organize easier to accomplish.
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