Ken Martin, Chairman of the Minnesota Democratic Party, Chairman of the Pharmac Laball Party, was elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
Martin voted directly, secured a total of 428 members voted by an agent, and after the DNC members were announced as the winner, “Yes, Ken!”
“Ken Martin is currently the Democratic Chair,” said DNC chair, Jamie Harrison, when he read the number of votes.
Ken Martin, the chairman of the Democratic Committee Association, will discuss the 2024 Democratic National Convention on April 18, 2024.
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Ben Wikler, chairman of the Wisconsinsin Democratic Party, won 134.5 votes, and former Governor Maryland Governor Martin Omary won 44 votes and abstained from four.
Faiz Shakir won two votes, Jason Paul won one vote, and there were no votes for Nate Sider, Quintessa Hathaway, or Marianne Williamson.
“We have one team. Democrats. We have one battle … Battle is our values. Battle is for workers. His victory speech.
At a meeting with a reporter immediately after his victory, Martin set up a quick response to ABC news, his first three priority messages to Trump and the “Walm” to define the party’s agenda. He said to launch a process to review the party’s strategy. We will carry out the Loss of White House and Congress and the party’s finances.
Martin claims that his attitude is aggressive against Trump and Washington’s Republican members, and that “I take a low road so that my candidate and the elected officials can take a high road.” He said he was.
“In other words, I’m going to throw a punch,” Martin said. “So Republican Donald Trump -This is a new DNC. We are not going to sit and take you when you fail to American people.”
After the aggregate was announced, the Democratic governor was part of the highest profile that supported Wiklers in the race, offered to Martin.
“I can’t wait for the Democratic Party, fight for working families, and cooperate to win,” posted Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan, who supported Wikler.
On June 8, 2024, File Photography, Wis Demes Chair Ben Wikler, will be lecture at the WISDEMS 2024 State Games held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Martin was also praised by Tim Waltz, the governor of his home, the Democratic Vice President of the Cycle. Waltz was out of his fellow governor, who supported Martin on Wikler.
“Congratulations, Ken!” Walz posted to X.
On the last day of the election, including the former House of Representatives Nancy Peloshi, Hakeem Jeffries, the leader of the House of Representatives, and CHUCK SCHUMER, the leader of the Senate, some of the heavyweights have approved Wiklers. 。 Despite their support of his challenger, when asked what his victory means, Martin did not regard Wikla as an “individual.” He said he was looking forward to working with those democratic leaders.
“This is not personal. We are all in the same team. It’s one team, the current battle. Is it right? I have a long -standing relationship, at the end of the day I was supported by the enthusiastic support, “said Martin.
Martin, on the other hand, has gained a support for a chair in a chair from several of his fellow candidates. In the last Saturday speech, the author, Spiritualist Marianne Williamson and Nate Snider, former director of the National Land Security Agency, have approved publicly approved Martin.
“In contribution to what I feel the best opportunity to intervene, I hinder our potential and cut the code with the decay of the funds of the restricted millionaire, I Ken.・ I sincerely support Martin, ”said Williamson in a speech to DNC.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, former Vice President Camara Harris, and former U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, will attend the US Council at the Washington DC on January 20, 2025.
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Biden and Harris chime
Prior to the voting, the representatives and members heard from the elected officials and the leaders of the Democratic Party. The most notable is the former President Joe Biden and the former Vice President Camala Harris, each of which has been submitted to the group. Neither Biden nor Harris approved in the race.
In his video, Biden encouraged the Democratic members to oppose “Oligarchy”.
“Today, the OLI head is shaped in the United States. Extreme wealth, power and influence Oli heads and freedom of the extreme wealth and influence that threaten the whole democracy It is a shot, “said Biden.
“That’s the job of our Democratic Party. Organization, mobilization, hiring running people, more Americans believe that our dreams are closer than we think. Is to give, “he added.
Later, when Harris, the final presidential candidate in 2024, appeared on the screen, a cheering erupt was issued. She said about the future of the party and argued that democratic infrastructure was still important and she would be involved in the next step.
Prior to the Saturday voting, Harris made a call with Martin, Wikler and Omary, but not supported in the race. And during the media gagle, Martin says that she has a “wonderful” conversation with her, and Harris wants to play a “big role” in a future party.
“Your leadership will be even more important. There are some hard work in front of us.
“And we’re with you and we’re at all steps,” we’ve been with you, as we keep fighting for our ideals and continuing to make American promises, “said Harris.
