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Chuck Schumer’s Red Scare: A candid conversation with Ben Wikler, the widely respected former chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, about the rise of the D.S ...
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Democrat Ben Wikler explores a 2028 run for Senate in Wisconsin : The former Wisconsin Democratic Party chair has had discussions with insiders about running for ...
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A Flustered Jo Firestone Won Late Night This Week: Plus some fun Octavia Spencer facts and Arsenio Hall’s many good stories.
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View: Democrats crash their own party: Democrats are tending towards do-overs that might create a problem for their base.
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Ben Wikler, former state Democratic Party chairman, won't run for governor but has other plans for 2026
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Ben Wikler on How Democrats Can Fight Back Against Trump: Ben Wikler, who is stepping back after rebuilding the Democratic party in Wisconsin ...
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OPINION Ben Wikler: “What we have now really is this question of whether the world’s richest man can buy our Democracy?”
The Weekend on MSNBC holds a panel ... Show more
Wisconsin Democratic leader accuses Musk of ‘illegal’ actions in Supreme Court race
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Wisconsin Democratic chair announces plans to step down: Ben Wikler, the chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, announced on Thursday that he would not be ...
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Wisconsin Dem Chair Slams Elon Musk For Crossing 'That Line' In Deleted Election Post
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It's the battle of the billionaires in Wisconsin's state Supreme Court election next month — as the Republican-backed candidate has received the support of ... Show more
Democrats elect Ken Martin of Minnesota as DNC chair: Democrats have elected Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, to lead the national party ...
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Key FactsKen Martin Elected New Democratic Party Chair
Feb 1, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- Ken Martin secured over 100 votes more than his nearest competitor, winning on the initial ballot.
- The election emphasized candidates’ organizational skills and fundraising over ideological debates.
- Martin intends to conduct a detailed review of the 2024 election losses, especially among Latino, women, and younger voters.
- Key tasks include strengthening party infrastructure, financial oversight, and preparing for upcoming election cycles.
The fight right now is against Donald Trump and the billionaires who bought this country.— Ken Martin after his victory, during a session with reporters
Martin or Wikler for DNC chair? Dems set to pick next leader after low-key campaign - POLITICO
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What Can Be Done About the Left’s Diminished DNC Presence?: The recent race for DNC chair raises questions about how the progressive wing of the party can and ...
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What You Need To Know About The Knock-Down, Drag-Out Race To Lead Democrats Out Of The Wilderness
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Democratic National Committee Gathers to Elect New Chair: The Democratic National Committee is gathering Saturday to elect a new chair. Faiz Shakir ...
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Pelosi backs Ben Wikler for DNC chair: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has backed Wisconsin state party chair Ben Wikler to lead the Democratic National ...
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Contenders to Lead the Democratic Party Scramble to Show Momentum: As two Midwesterners battle for control of the Democratic National Committee ...
nytimes.com/2025/01/24/us/politics/dnc-race-ben-wikler-ken-martin.html
7 governors back Ben Wikler for DNC chair: Exclusive: Four of the governors are voting DNC members.
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Ken Martin Emerges as a Heavy Favorite in the Race to Lead the DNC: Ken Martin, the chair of the Minnesota Democrats, said he was nearing the level of support ...
nytimes.com/2025/01/21/us/politics/ken-martin-dnc-race.html
Michigan lawmaker who spoke at Dem convention endorses Wikler for DNC chair: Michigan state Senate Majority Whip Mallory McMorrow (D), a rising star in the party ...
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Democrats vie for top DNC job in first officer forum: Candidates needed to secure support of 40 members to make it onstage.
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Ahead of DNC Elections, Forum Urges Democrats to Leave 'Corporate Party' Behind: "If we're gonna win, the only path is representing regular ...
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Schumer backs Wikler for DNC chair: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced Thursday that he’s throwing his support behind Ben Wikler ...
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Abrams endorses Wikler in DNC race - POLITICO: “Ben has proven that with year-round voter protection, smart organizing and clear messaging ...
politico.com/news/2025/01/13/abrams-endorses-wikler-in-dnc-race-00197752
5 things to watch ahead of DNC’s first leadership race forum: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is set to host four candidate forums this month as the ...
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Wikler picks up key endorsement in DNC chair bid: Wisconsin state party chair Ben Wikler received a key endorsement from Michigan Democratic Party chair Lavora ...
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4 factors influence the race to pick a new Democratic leader: The field of candidates running for Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair is solidifying ...
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Elon Musk’s Stunning $250 Million Favor to Trump Should Wake Up Dems: Musk and others helped the GOP run rings around Democrats in the info wars ...
newrepublic.com/article/189147/musk-250-million-campaign-finance
Democratic National Committee to begin its rebuilding project: DNC to set rules for chair election as it grapples with what went wrong.
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Why do we view Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, as the right leader for right now? Three reasons top our list, writes the author.Opinion | Even Centrists Agree: Ben Wikler for DNC Chair - POLITICO
Wisconsin Democratic Leader Ben Wikler Enters Race to Lead the National Party: “In Wisconsin, we’ve built a permanent campaign,” Wikler said in his candidacy ...
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Opinion: If anyone can save the Democrats, it’s Ben Wikler: Opinion: If anyone can save the Democrats, it’s Ben Wikler
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Ben Wikler Is Bringing His Activist Roots to His Bid for DNC Chair: The Nation Magazine
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Opinion | If Anyone Can Save the Democrats, It’s Ben Wikler: This Wisconsinite is the obvious choice for D.N.C. chair.
nytimes.com/2024/12/02/opinion/ben-wikler-dnc-chair.html
Wisconsin Democratic Chair Says He Is the One to Revive a Distressed Party: Ben Wikler, who has led the Wisconsin Democratic Party since 2019 ...
nytimes.com/2024/12/01/us/politics/ben-wikler-democratic-national-committee-wisconsin.html
Democratic candidates line up to become next DNC chair: Democrats vying to be their party’s next national chair are laying out their visions and touting their ...
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