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LAS14

(15,171 posts) Sun Nov 20, 2016, 09:57 AM Nov 2016

What about Obama for chair of the DNC?

I'm just aching for someone to rally behind. I did perk up after Warren's AF of L speech, maybe... But if Obama were around in an official capacity that would be great. And maybe the Democratic Party would start moving at the grass roots level already for 2020.

Whadda ya think?

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What about Obama for chair of the DNC? (Original Post) LAS14 Nov 2016 OP

First, what is the law regarding this and a former prez. Second, would he want the job? Maybe, patricia92243 Nov 2016 #1

I can't imagine there's any law against it. LAS14 Nov 2016 #2

Obama said he was going to get into the gerrymandering mess. I would think that riversedge Nov 2016 #3

Yep. After I posted I thought, No! 2018! LAS14 Nov 2016 #4

Recruiting candidates? Try this site. . . DinahMoeHum Nov 2016 #5

Do you know anything about how this org relates... LAS14 Nov 2016 #8

Well, they're not affiliated with the Democratic Party. DinahMoeHum Nov 2016 #9

Looks like it's not paid, but... LAS14 Nov 2016 #7

I was just thinking that. nt avebury Nov 2016 #6

lol Skittles Nov 2016 #10

patricia92243

(12,952 posts)

1. First, what is the law regarding this and a former prez. Second, would he want the job? Maybe,

Reply to LAS14 (Original post)

Sun Nov 20, 2016, 10:11 AM

Nov 2016

since his background includes organizing. It would certainly be an interesting move and beneficial to our Party,

LAS14

(15,171 posts)

2. I can't imagine there's any law against it.

Reply to patricia92243 (Reply #1)

Sun Nov 20, 2016, 10:14 AM

Nov 2016

riversedge

(75,536 posts)

3. Obama said he was going to get into the gerrymandering mess. I would think that

Reply to LAS14 (Original post)

Sun Nov 20, 2016, 10:26 AM

Nov 2016

is a full time job. Don't know if will be paid position or not.

What we need now is Democrats who will run in two years. Anyone who can recruit them is tops in my book.

LAS14

(15,171 posts)

4. Yep. After I posted I thought, No! 2018!

Reply to riversedge (Reply #3)

Sun Nov 20, 2016, 10:28 AM

Nov 2016

I'd think gerrymandering is a legitimate issue for the Dems.

I'd be real surprised if chair of the DNC isn't a paid position. Will be interested to hear.

DinahMoeHum

(22,920 posts)

5. Recruiting candidates? Try this site. . .

Reply to riversedge (Reply #3)

Sun Nov 20, 2016, 10:28 AM

Nov 2016

http://www.brandnewcongress.org

LAS14

(15,171 posts)

8. Do you know anything about how this org relates...

Reply to DinahMoeHum (Reply #5)

Sun Nov 20, 2016, 02:28 PM

Nov 2016

... to the Democratic Party? I don't want to help divide us. But I can see how they could complement it. I'll watch it. Thanks.

DinahMoeHum

(22,920 posts)

9. Well, they're not affiliated with the Democratic Party.

Reply to LAS14 (Reply #8)

Sun Nov 20, 2016, 02:55 PM

Nov 2016

The founders are former Bernie Sanders campaign people.

Take that with as many grains of salt as you wish.

LAS14

(15,171 posts)

7. Looks like it's not paid, but...

Reply to riversedge (Reply #3)

Sun Nov 20, 2016, 02:25 PM

Nov 2016

... you'd think he and Michelle could live pretty well for a while on book advances.

https://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/DNC-Salaries-E27184.htm

avebury

(11,131 posts)

6. I was just thinking that. nt

Reply to LAS14 (Original post)

Sun Nov 20, 2016, 10:28 AM

Nov 2016

Skittles

(164,276 posts)

10. lol

Reply to LAS14 (Original post)

Sun Nov 20, 2016, 02:57 PM

Nov 2016

watch what he does post-presidency - just watch

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