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Ken Martin and Kamala Harris were winners Saturday. Billionaires and the old guard took a hit.
Politico ^ | 2/01/25 | Adam Wren, Lisa Kashinsky, Brakkton Booker

Posted on 02/02/2025 6:19:09 AM PST by Libloather

Top Democratic elected officials and billionaire donors found out they don’t have much pull at the Democratic National Committee, where party insiders on Saturday chose a steady hand — Ken Martin — over their preferred choice for chair.

Neither Martin nor the pick of much of the establishment, Ben Wikler of Wisconsin, were promising a major overhaul of the party. And in selecting Martin, Democrats did little to answer some of the deepest questions their party faces as they search for a path out of the political wilderness.

Instead, inside a hotel ballroom at National Harbor in Maryland on Saturday, Democrats elected Martin, a longtime tactician and Minnesota state party leader who served as a vice chair of the Harris-Walz campaign. Notably, Martin said during his campaign for chair that the party already has “the right message.”

Democrats may be convinced they had it all along, despite the party’s defeat last year. One politician who appeared to have plenty of juice inside the DNC on Saturday was Kamala Harris.

Here are five takeaways from a contest that wasn’t defined by ideological differences or big-name candidates, but by old school politicking.

Billionaires — and big names — take a hit

Harris is still a force

Democrats want to make the DNC matter again

Diversity takes a back seat

Next up: The primary calendar battle

(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Conspiracy; Education; History
KEYWORDS: billionaires; dnc; horizontal; kenmartin; martin; terroristfunding; winners
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To: Libloather

Saying that Little Kenny Martin won the Kawliga Harris Award sure isn’t saying much. I hope they don’t consider the Kawliga trophy the RATS’ “Good Luck” award.


21 posted on 02/02/2025 9:27:12 AM PST by FlingWingFlyer (DemonRAT "Senators" use their incontinence in attempt of bring down Trump nominees.)
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To: Libloather

Whiners get the leadership....BLM, et all.


22 posted on 02/02/2025 9:35:49 AM PST by If You Want It Fixed - Fix It
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To: Libloather

Both the Biden and Harris campaigns went through billions of dollars in political contributions. After it was discovered how those funds were (mis)used (buying endorsements, wasted on expenses, etc.), are the Democrats expecting to be able to raise that amount of money from their donors (/investors) the next go around?


23 posted on 02/02/2025 9:37:19 AM PST by MCSETots ( )
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To: joshua c

“Ken Martin and Kamala Harris were winners Saturday. Billionaires and the old guard took a hit.“

A BS focus group headline intended to change the perception of the rats. Weapons grade propaganda from the dems who make up Politico


24 posted on 02/02/2025 9:40:41 AM PST by iamgalt
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To: Libloather

It only took three useful idiots to write this piece of trash. But you know, I’m totally good with it. The more they keep whining the more American’s are tuning out their noise.

What we are not understanding is the opportunity for us as US citizens to put the stake through their hearts. Alinsky play booked this moment just for us.

“RULE 5: “Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon.” There is no defense. It’s irrational. It’s infuriating. It also works as a key pressure point to force the enemy into concessions. (Pretty crude, rude and mean, huh? They want to create anger and fear.)”


25 posted on 02/02/2025 9:41:09 AM PST by EQAndyBuzz (Privatize the administrative state!)
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To: Tommy Revolts

Well, Hogg is really the very best...the GOLD STANDARD IN OBNOXIOUS.

So they win with the BEST.

I love it.


26 posted on 02/02/2025 12:37:39 PM PST by Maris Crane
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