Yes, Rahm Emmanuel would surely do work – but I am doubtful he would do the work that is needed at this moment in time. We need an honest discussion of how best to renew the party. The DNC Chair needs to lead that work; imho, it would be a mistake if the main focus of the Chair continues to be fundraising.
In my opinion, the Democratic Party needs to develop a serious 50-State Strategy, which means rebuilding many state-level organizations. The way to do that is to invite to the table the many groups that invested heavily and worked hard to win this election.
I am convinced that Ben Wikler is the best person for that job!
Rahm's served well, but I think he's a bit too much rooted in the past to be what the party needs now. It should be someone less shopworn--but not TOO new or inexperienced, and not too closely associated with any particular past or potential future candidate or faction of the party.
Ben Wikler and Ken Martin both fit the description well; so probably does Martin O'Malley though his electoral run was some time ago. There are several dark horses either running or considering doing so that may have potential (Marianne WIlliamson is of course not a serious candidate for anything.)
All I can say is that when Emanuel started becoming a dick as DCCC Chair to Howard Dean who had a great 50-state strategy vision as DNC Chair, that’s when it was over for me.
Also, Emanuel was possessed the wrong tone as Mayor of Chicago and behaved arrogantly towards teachers unions. He’s likely going to get serious pushback from such unions if he runs for DNC Chair.
Marianne Williamson launches bid for DNC Chair.
Lol.
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/12/26/marianne-williamson-launches-bid-for-dnc-chair-00196043
Please, no! Far better if she and Rahm Emmanuel just quietly disappear.
He at least would do the work. She would be tweaked out on psychedelics at committee meetings and babble incoherently.
Yes, Rahm Emmanuel would surely do work – but I am doubtful he would do the work that is needed at this moment in time. We need an honest discussion of how best to renew the party. The DNC Chair needs to lead that work; imho, it would be a mistake if the main focus of the Chair continues to be fundraising.
In my opinion, the Democratic Party needs to develop a serious 50-State Strategy, which means rebuilding many state-level organizations. The way to do that is to invite to the table the many groups that invested heavily and worked hard to win this election.
I am convinced that Ben Wikler is the best person for that job!
Rahm's served well, but I think he's a bit too much rooted in the past to be what the party needs now. It should be someone less shopworn--but not TOO new or inexperienced, and not too closely associated with any particular past or potential future candidate or faction of the party.
Ben Wikler and Ken Martin both fit the description well; so probably does Martin O'Malley though his electoral run was some time ago. There are several dark horses either running or considering doing so that may have potential (Marianne WIlliamson is of course not a serious candidate for anything.)
All I can say is that when Emanuel started becoming a dick as DCCC Chair to Howard Dean who had a great 50-state strategy vision as DNC Chair, that’s when it was over for me.
Also, Emanuel was possessed the wrong tone as Mayor of Chicago and behaved arrogantly towards teachers unions. He’s likely going to get serious pushback from such unions if he runs for DNC Chair.
Didn't he support police brutality and/or stop & frisk, too?
Stop and Frisk may have happened under Emanuel’s watch as Mayor.
However, he fought against Trump when he argued stop and frisk should be returned.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2018/10/09/mayor-rahm-emanuel-rejects-president-donald-trumps-call-for-chicago-police-to-use-stop-and-frisk-tactics/
OK, quite late, though.
Politically, Emanuel had no choice. However, it shows that he was never an ideal Mayor.
That's no excuse.
If this was 2014 not 2024 I’d be all for Rahm taking over but I think he’s been out of the game just a bit too long
Agreed! When most Democrats these days want a 50 state strategy, Emanuel will likely not be focused as much on this.
Behind the hippie New Age facade she’s actually a vicious person who routinely verbally abuses staffers and is prone to violent outbursts.
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/03/16/marianne-williamson-abusive-treatment-2020-campaign-staff-00087268
Mars must have been in Cancer a lot then.
Oh man.
We certainly don’t want a DNC Chair like Marianne Williamson with this kind of attitude.
This story should definitely bury her chances.
Pffft, hahaha! Did she consult "I Ching" or astrology texts to come to this decision?
Dear god.
Hasn’t Williamson ever learned that Democratic primary voters not once but twice overwhelming did NOT vote for her?
I guess she hasn’t!