Schumer endorses Ben Wikler for Democratic National Committee chairman

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Source: Washington Post

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Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-New York) on Thursday endorsed Ben Wikler, chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, to lead the national party, making Schumer the highest-ranking Democratic official to weigh in on the race so far.

“As one of the best state party chairs in the country, Ben possesses all the qualities Democrats across the country are looking for in our next DNC Chair,” Schumer said in a statement. “He’s a tenacious organizer — one of the best organizers in the country — a proven fundraiser, a sharp communicator, and able to reach out to all segments of the Democratic Party.

“Most importantly,” Schumer added, “he knows how to win.”

DNC members are set to pick the next chair in a Feb. 1 election. Wikler’s opponents include Ken Martin, a DNC vice chair who leads the Minnesota party; Martin O’Malley, the former commissioner of the Social Security Administration and a former governor of Maryland; and James Skoufis, a New York state senator.

Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/01/02/schumer-wikler-endorsement-dnc-chair/

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[in2herbs]

1. If he's so great why wasn't he put in the position last time there was a vacancy???? nt

[JohnSJ]

2. He is a good person. He has worked for and with many progressives.

[KT2000]

3. Wow - he looks good!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Wikler

maybe he could appoint Al Fraken to something

[LakeArenal]

4. I believe Franken is from Minnesota.

But, yes, appoint Franken to something America.

[KT2000]

7. He was a producer for

Al Franken's show. I don't think there are geographical requirements for working in the DNC. I hope they tap David Hogg for VP.

[Hope22]

5. Is this a slap at Harris?

‘He knows how to win?’ WTF……unlike Harris….. How about we count the votes and see who actually won in November.

[mahina]

8. I don't read it that way

[Polybius]

9. We did count them

Unfortunately, we lost.

[Granny Blue]

6. Wickler has done a stellar job

and Minnesota is slipping to purple. Lets keep Farmer-Labor people in Minnesota, where they are needed!

[iemanja]

10. Did David Hogg drop out?

The article doesn't mention him.

[BumRushDaShow]

12. He was running for "Vice Chair"

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/david-hogg-running-dnc-vice-chair-abc/story?id=116741942

[Cha]

11. That's where I remember that name from...

Sen Schumer's description of him sounds Extraordinarily Great!

Wonder why the others are against him?

TY

[cadoman]

13. powerful endorsement

Hard to imagine that Williamson will be appealing to the voters involved in this process, though she is one of the few female candidates available. Has Ken Martin secured any major endorsements?

---- Candidates according to ChatGPT ----

Ken Martin, who is the chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and a DNC vice-chair.

Martin O'Malley, former Maryland governor and commissioner of the Social Security Administration.

Ben Wikler, chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party.

James Skoufis, a New York state senator.

Robert Houton, a former U.S. Senate candidate from Maryland.

Marianne Williamson, an author and spiritual leader who ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 and 2024.

Nate Snyder, former staff member of the Department of Homeland Security.

Jason Paul, an executive member of the Newton, Massachusetts, Democratic City Committee.