'We need someone who knows how to win': How this DNC Chair contender vows to 'shake up' the party - The Weekend MSNBC

[Rhiannon12866]

February's Democratic National Committee election will have a big impact on the direction of the party going forward. DNC Chair contender and New York State Senator James Skoufis joins The Weekend to share why he’s running. - Aired on 01/04/2025.

[elleng]

1. Schumer endorsed Wickler, eh?

Not too surprised, except kind of early?

(THOUGHT would be Wickler vs (>??O'Malley?)

Never heard of Skoufis.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. Is that Governor O'Malley from Maryland? I saw an interview with him on the news and was impressed

But then nobody cares what I think.

[elleng]

5. Sure is, Former Governor O'Malley! I CARE what YOU think, and

I supported O'Mallley HERE!!! (also several other also-rans!!!) He IS impressive! (but I also think Wickler is too.)

[Rhiannon12866]

7. When I saw the governor on the news he sure sounded ready to roll!

But I'm sure that Senator Schumer knows more than I do...

[elleng]

8. I suppose Schumer knows a few things, but

'new' folks need some 'play' too, I'm sure.

[Rhiannon12866]

9. To me, Governor O'Malley came off as the most experienced

[elleng]

10. GOOD to hear!

[Skittles]

3. helps to be male

that's for sure

[Rhiannon12866]

4. Good point.

*sigh*

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

6. Regretfully you're probably right

Thought our country was better than that.

[ancianita]

11. Worth watching are the January 9, 16, 23, and 30th debates for Chair of the DNC.

A good summary of all those who've declared, publicly expressed interest, potential candidates, and those who've declined to run...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Democratic_National_Committee_chairmanship_election#External_links

[Rhiannon12866]

12. Thanks so much!

And after what I've heard so far, I have a "favorite," but I'd like to hear from the rest.

[ancianita]

13. YW

Preaching to the choir here, I know... still...

The thing is -- who of them all knows the non-voting demographies, and who of them knows how to win those votes. Experience (more or less limited at state levels) which is usually considered the best qualification, doesn't necessarily indicate better results in the next two cycles.

For that reason -- and not reasons of "seniority" -- I'd like to see which candidate reveals best where his pulse is on the messaging that would get the non-voter electorate out.

If Jaime Harrison could offer a post mortem on what he's learned about this last cycle, that will also benefit the party, not just the new Chair.

[Rhiannon12866]

14. I sure agree. I favor the one who comes closest to Howard Dean's successful "50 State Strategy"

And Jaime Harrison should have input.

[kkmarie]

15. Voters who stayed home

Do we know why so many millions did not vote? Seems like we need to find that out, and see if we can address their issues.