Race for the DNC

A follow up post to Bridget's about the new Chair for the Democratic National Committee.  Ilyse Hogue, who I mentioned in a comment to that post is the current head of NARAL, is throwing her hat into the ring.  Daily Kos just endorsed her and linked to her platform.

Ilyse would be taking this on as a full-time position, not part-time like current members of Congress. I think that is super important and, though I like Ellison a lot (he hasn't released a platform yet but he just did another interview with more on his approach), I just don't think he can dedicate the time and energy that revitalizing our party needs.

Some of what I like about Ilyse's platform:

• Co-opting the "system is rigged" messaging with a focus on voter suppression, gerrymandering etc.  

• A focus on local politics, party and policy as a way to create a pipeline for federal elections but to also build momentum and support for the party.

• Creating a more inclusive, strategic and equitable primary process. 

• Starting all messages with values that are shared across the culture.  Repugs do this annoyingly well.  

Interested in your thoughts on other candidates and whether there are ways we can get involved in this process.