Amidst the Democratic Party’s internal competition, Faiz Shakir, a seasoned Democratic strategist who once served as campaign manager for Senator Bernie Sanders, dares to enter the race for the position of the Democratic National Committee chair. He demands that the party engage more directly in debates on rebuilding public trust and regaining power. Despite his seemingly slim chances, Shakir’s entry might disrupt the current dominance of two middle-aged Midwestern white men who lead state parties. However, his vision appears overly grandiose, aiming to reshape the Democratic Party as the party of the working class. This is a noble goal, but how to achieve it remains to be seen.
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