The work of party building is always ongoing, but emerging from our current dysfunction to build something new requires a deep commitment to transform a party that has been stuck for...a while.
Do you know of any changes from within at the DNC?
It seems undeniable that there must be a leadership change at this juncture. But... having experienced it all from the inside as a US Congressional candidate in 2020, I feel rather disheartened by it all. With that said, if there is a plan in action - key me in. I'd love to help however I can.
One thought/add - it was very clear to me as a candidate (and a seasoned brand strategist) that the media buyers and ad consultants are also a huge part of the challenge. They are incredibly out of touch with Democrats, non-voters and dis-enfranchised D's in the Midwest. I recall holding a buckeye out in my hand, showing it to one of the DCC ad consultants, and asking him, "do you know what this is?".
He gave me a blank stare, shook his head and said, "no, I don't."
Drew Westen, a neurocognitive psychologist and political consultant had written a book in 2007, The Political Brain, that speaks to the repeated failures of the Democratic Party and solutions that effectively repair our dysfunction. No need to re-invent the wheel.
Beautiful post and spot on.
Do you know of any changes from within at the DNC?
It seems undeniable that there must be a leadership change at this juncture. But... having experienced it all from the inside as a US Congressional candidate in 2020, I feel rather disheartened by it all. With that said, if there is a plan in action - key me in. I'd love to help however I can.
One thought/add - it was very clear to me as a candidate (and a seasoned brand strategist) that the media buyers and ad consultants are also a huge part of the challenge. They are incredibly out of touch with Democrats, non-voters and dis-enfranchised D's in the Midwest. I recall holding a buckeye out in my hand, showing it to one of the DCC ad consultants, and asking him, "do you know what this is?".
He gave me a blank stare, shook his head and said, "no, I don't."
Lol. Good luck winning Ohio, guys!
Drew Westen, a neurocognitive psychologist and political consultant had written a book in 2007, The Political Brain, that speaks to the repeated failures of the Democratic Party and solutions that effectively repair our dysfunction. No need to re-invent the wheel.