Yes, Rahm Emmanuel would surely do work тАУ 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, thatтАЩs when it was over for me.
Also, Emanuel was possessed the wrong tone as Mayor of Chicago and behaved arrogantly towards teachers unions. HeтАЩs likely going to get serious pushback from such unions if he runs for DNC Chair.
No itтАЩs not. Being forced to phase out stop and frisk when itтАЩs politically expedient without leading by principle means EmanuelтАЩs opinions on anything politically mean nothing anymore.
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 тАУ 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, thatтАЩs when it was over for me.
Also, Emanuel was possessed the wrong tone as Mayor of Chicago and behaved arrogantly towards teachers unions. HeтАЩs 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 EmanuelтАЩs 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.
No itтАЩs not. Being forced to phase out stop and frisk when itтАЩs politically expedient without leading by principle means EmanuelтАЩs opinions on anything politically mean nothing anymore.
If this was 2014 not 2024 IтАЩd be all for Rahm taking over but I think heтАЩs 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 sheтАЩs 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 donтАЩt want a DNC Chair like Marianne Williamson with this kind of attitude.
This story should definitely bury her chances.