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Marianne Williamson, 2020 and 2024 Candidate, Seeks to Reinvent Democratic Party as DNC Chair on Feb 1

Dec 26, 2024, 05:15 PM

Marianne Williamson, a former Democratic presidential candidate in 2020 and 2024, and author, has announced her candidacy for the chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Williamson aims to 'reinvent the party' in response to the Democratic Party's recent electoral losses, emphasizing the need to understand the psychological and emotional appeal of President Donald Trump's political movement. She argues that traditional party organizing tools are insufficient to counter the MAGA phenomenon and proposes a new approach to engage voters year-round, not just during elections. Williamson's campaign focuses on creating a party that listens more to the public, advocates for working people, and is willing to self-reflect and evolve. The DNC is set to elect its new chair on February 1, with other candidates including former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, Minnesota Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin, and Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler.