Somebody's Gotta Win with Tara Palmeri Martin O’Malley on His DNC Chair Bid
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Nov 29, 2024 
Join former Maryland governor Martin O’Malley as he shares his vision for leading the Democratic National Committee. Hear his candid thoughts on the failures of the recent elections and the need for deep reforms to connect with working-class Americans. O’Malley discusses Kamala Harris's political future, stressing the importance of transparency and grassroots engagement. He also highlights the challenges of fundraising and the necessity of a vibrant online presence to reclaim trust and participation within the party.
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Lost Economic Argument
- Democrats lost the national economic argument, despite economic recovery and winning it in other races.
- This disconnect from kitchen table issues cost them the election.
O’Malley's 2010 Reelection
- In 2010, O’Malley's consultant advised against discussing economic recovery, favoring negative ads.
- O’Malley insisted on making the economic argument and won reelection by a large margin.
Voter Turnout and Suppression
- Voter suppression and low turnout played a role in the Democratic loss.
- O’Malley suggests a combination of voter suppression and failure to connect with voters led to lower turnout.