DNC official defends Hegseth: 'I actually think he's a pretty good guy'
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Finance Committee Member Lindy Lee appears to be backing President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, as the former Fox News host is confirmed by the Senate for the party's top post. It's a big turnaround from the recent intense scrutiny he's been under while waiting for his release. […]
Young Democrats of America host first DNC chairman race candidates forum
In the first candidate forum in the Democratic National Committee chair race, all four publicly declared candidates will interact with the Young Democrats of America (YDA) at its annual winter meetings, with each candidate seeking to contribute to the party's youth wing. He vowed to institutionalize financial support. “Each of the four people here has […]
Outgoing DNC chair pushes back against calls for Democrats to abandon 'identity politics'
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Jamie Harrison, whose four-year term expires at the end of this year, called on Democrats to resist calls to abandon “identity politics.” Harrison addressed Arizona's state Democratic Party chairs on Thursday, citing his identity as a Black man. “When I wake up in the morning, when I look in the […]
Wikler wins endorsements for DNC from MoveOn.org executive director, PCCC
The executive directors of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) and MoveOn.org on Wednesday endorsed Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Ben Wikler for Democratic National Committee chairman. The Hill first reported on their endorsement. “Ben is an organizer who built the most successful state party in America and has the results to prove it as an […]
Center-left think tank president backing Wikler as next DNC chair
Center-left think tank Third Way has endorsed Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Ben Wikler in the upcoming Democratic National Committee (DNC) leadership race. “At Third Way, we represent the centre-left wing of the party,” says the group's president, Jonathan Cowan. wrote in an op-ed for Politico. “However, the person best suited to lead the Democratic National […]
Outgoing DNC chair defends party, says 2024 could have been worse for Democrats
Outgoing Democratic National Committee Chairman Jamie Harrison defended his party's performance in the 2024 election this weekend, claiming it was countering a “global” backlash against the party in power. Mr Harrison does not intend to seek re-election when Democrats vote on new leadership next year, but acknowledged his party has trouble connecting with the working […]
Democrats in Disarray: More candidates jump into wide-open race for DNC chair
Following the Democratic Party's very disappointing performance in last month's election, the field of candidates to take the helm of the Democratic National Committee continues to grow. Last weekend, three more candidates announced their intention to run in the wide-ranging race for DNC chairman, which appears to have a front-runner. Ben Wikler, who has led […]
State Sen. James Skoufis announces candidacy for DNC chair
State Sen. James Skoufis announced Saturday his candidacy to become the next Democratic National Committee chairman. The senator, who represents much of Orange County and the Catskills region, emphasized the bipartisan appeal in his announcement. Video posted to his X account. “I've won three times on tough Trump turf. I've held the Democratic big tent […]
New York State senator launches bid for DNC chair
New York state Sen. James Skoufis (D) launched his bid for Democratic National Committee (DNC) chairman on Saturday, seeking to “rebuild” the party after a major election night defeat earlier this month. . “We're looking for fresh perspectives as we speak to a number of DNC members and the broader Democratic Party,” Skoufis, 37, said […]
Harris campaign is 'self-congratulatory': DNC committee member
Members of the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) finance team called the Harris campaign “self-congratulatory” on a call with major donors on Tuesday, without mentioning what the party could have done better. Lindy Lee told NewsNation's Connell McShane that she was “stunned by the lack of any follow-up or analysis of this disastrous campaign.” “We just […]