Senate Majority Chief Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) introduced Thursday that he’s throwing his assist behind Ben Wikler, the chair of the Democratic Celebration of Wisconsin, to take the helm of the Democratic Nationwide Committee (DNC).
Schumer referred to as Wikler a “tenacious organizer, a proven fundraiser, a sharp communicator, & able to reach out to all segments of the Democratic Party” whereas emphasizing he “knows how to win.”
Wikler is amongst a handful of candidates operating for DNC chair subsequent month. Different hopefuls embody Ken Martin, chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Celebration; former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley; New York state Sen. James Skoufis; and former Division of Homeland Safety official Nate Snyder.
Former Maryland Senate candidate Robert Houton and former presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson are additionally within the operating however are seen as lengthy pictures.
The New York Democrat’s endorsement of Wikler is one in all his most distinguished nods but. The Wisconsin state occasion chair has additionally earned endorsements from centrist Third Approach, MoveOn and the Progressive Change Marketing campaign Committee — demonstrating an attraction throughout the spectrum of occasion members.
Schumer’s endorsement, nevertheless, may encourage different undecided DNC members and leaders inside the occasion to additionally again Wikler.
Martin has additionally notched at the least 100 endorsements from DNC members.
The DNC chair election takes place Feb. 1.
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