Who would Bernie choose to lead the DNC?

[Blue_Adept]

With the President of the party often choosing who will run the DNC once the election is past, who do you think Bernie would put into that position, since it's expected DWS won't be the one to stick around once Obama has left office.

[pinebox]

1. Ed Schultz XD

I don't know. I seriously don't know.
I have my feelings about the DNC. I'd like to see someone who ISN'T a damn politician lead the DNC, someone who's in touch with the American people and not sheltered in DC.

[72DejaVu]

30. Great idea!

Why would you want someone who know anything about politics to head a political organization, anyway?

[pinebox]

31. Why do we want politicians who don't know anything about the American people

representing some organization who's completely out of touch with the American people?

[72DejaVu]

32. I actually know several of my state's DNC members

One is in the lumber business. Another is a teacher. I think they are as much in touch with the American people as you, me or Ed Schultz.

[wyldwolf]

2. Ralph Nader

[fredamae]

3. I can't think of a single person

I would trust enough to reenergize my participation at this juncture. The "pool" from which to draw potential leaders is becoming less and less populated due to the corporatization of our pols.
I'm gonna have to reserve my choice until I see who's left that's Isn't part of the Repub Wing of our Dem Party.

If it were up to the gop wing of the dem party...perhaps john Boehner? I hear he's got some free time. (sarcasm)

[cosmicone]

4. He won't get that chance.

Let's stop being presumptuous.

[Blue_Adept]

7. That's not being presumptuous

It's an important part of party building and winning elections and bringing policy through to the next level through senate and house of reps.

With so much dissatisfaction towards the current DNC leadership, it's something that would be interesting to see what route he takes because it's such an integral part of the Democratic Party in general at this point. And very much worth considering.

[cosmicone]

10. There is no significant dissatisfaction with current DNC leadership

The dissatisfied ones are about 25%

[DisgustipatedinCA]

11. It takes a lot of self-hate to like the job Wasserman-Schultz has done

Expressing full-throated support for Wasserman-Schultz is the domain of the pathetic.

[cosmicone]

15. You can't blame 2014 on DWS .. the voter turnout was low

If people just won't go to the polls, what is she supposed to do? Kidnap them and take them at gunpoint?

[DisgustipatedinCA]

16. You'll note that I did not constrain my comment to the year 2014.

[Blue_Adept]

22. Except you can blame her

We just had that happen last week with places like Kentucky with a 31% turnout, half of which were dems. You had some around here complaining that it was all her fault. So 2014 can squarely be placed on her as well.

[Scuba]

40. If people don't go to the polls, we sure can't blame the person responsible for getting them there.

Jeezus H. Krist on a trailerhitch.

[Blue_Adept]

13. It's certainly not critical mass

But it's probably a bit more than 25%. I'd say mid thirties at this point among those watching.

But it's not often one is carried into a new presidency. If Hillary wins I'd guess that she'd probably be kept on for at least a cycle unless moved elsewhere.

[jkbRN]

20. Cite your numbers, please.

[ms liberty]

5. Interesting question

Who knows, until someone asks him. I think he would have on his list someone like Howard Dean, or a member of the Progressive Caucus. He has worked for a long time with many members and knows who has the skills needed for the job. He is very much in favor of the 50 state strategy, which I think is vital for the party's future and the success of the issues for which we all are working. That would be a good question to ask him; hello Thom Hartmann!

[Blue_Adept]

8. I would hope for Dean as well

Dean was on my shortlist when he was first running way back when and I loved his stint with the 50 State strategy and what it did to life so many boats. It's the kind of basic vision that the head of the DNC should have.

[MuseRider]

28. The 50 state strategy

gave states like Kansas some hope and momentum. As soon as assistance was stopped we lost all we had gained. Now it is much worse.

[berni_mccoy]

6. Elizabeth Warren if he doesn't pick her for VP

[Blue_Adept]

9. Nooooooo

People, please stop taking my senators!

[onenote]

12. The head of the DNC can still hold office.

Chris Dodd served while he was a Senator.
Roy Romer served while he was a governor.
Tim Kaine served while he was a governor.
Debbie Wasserman Shultz is serving while she is member of Congress.

[tokenlib]

21. But should they? I think not....

We need a DNC chair without a day job...

[gwheezie]

14. Angus King?

Why not have an independent lead the dem party.

[SheilaT]

17. Why in the world would you even be thinking about that at this point?

[artislife]

18. Well.. there have been posts on who would be good VPs..nt

[SheilaT]

35. I know. And they are premature.

As are the posts about cabinet members.

[Blue_Adept]

23. Why not?

It's an interesting exercise - and in the end one even more worth looking at when you consider that while Sanders is running fully under the party, he's not been a Democratic Party member. So having him take on that position is an interesting consideration.

You could easily expand it to look into who he might bring into any cabinet that he would have as well. Would it be Dem heavy? Would it be more independents? Would it be a mix of parties?

These are considerations to talk about when it comes to whether one would want to back him. The election of President is far more than just the President themself.

[SheilaT]

36. If people get distracted by these things,

they may forget to focus on getting Bernie (or Hillary for that matter) elected. While long range planning is a good thing to be doing, it's important not to lose sight of the immediate problem.

[Blue_Adept]

37. It's also important to look long term

People are capable of doing both. And in some cases, talking about what kind of positions he would fill with what kind of people could draw more to his side as well. Coalition building and all that.

[SheilaT]

39. You are absolutely right.

My concern is that people here just look at the long term and forget the more immediate problem, getting a Democrat (preferably Bernie in my opinion) elected.

[Chan790]

24. My guess would be Keith Ellison or Raśl Grijalva.

They being the two members of Congress that went out on a limb to endorse him early for the nomination. Generally, though...I think it's strongly-likely the answer, if he wins, is among his current endorsements. In addition to Grijalva and Ellison, that list follows. (excerpted from Wikipedia)

State executive officials

Current

Doug Hoffer, Vermont Auditor of Accounts

Former

Dudley Dudley, New Hampshire Executive Council member (1977–85)
Caroline French, former New Hampshire Executive Council member
Jim Hightower, Texas Agriculture Commissioner (1983–91)

State legislators

Current

Terry Alexander, SC Rep
Tim Ashe, VT Sen.
Steven Berry, VT Rep.
Mollie Burke, VT Rep.
Karen Clark, MN Rep.
Robin Chestnut-Tangerman, VT Rep.
Susan Davis, VT Rep.
Gail Finney, KS Rep.
William Frank, VT Rep.
Patsy French, VT Rep.
Diana Gonzalez, VT Rep.
Wendell Gilliard SC Rep.
Sandy Haas, VT Rep.
Helen Head, VT Rep.
Mary S. Hooper, VT Rep.
Troy Jackson, ME Sen.
Pramila Jayapal, WA Sen.
Warren Kitzmiller, VT Rep.
Linda Martin, VT Rep.
James McCullough, VT Rep.
Juan Mendez, AZ Rep.
Luis Moscoso, WA Rep.
Jean O'Sullivan, VT Rep.
Avram Patt, VT Rep.
Christopher Pearson, VT Rep.
Anthony Pollina, VT Sen.
Russell Ruderman, HI Sen.
Marjorie Ryerson, VT Rep.
David Sharpe, VT Rep.
Tick Segerblom, NV Sen.
Amy Sheldon, VT Rep.
Timothy Smith, NH Rep.
Thomas Stevens, VT Rep.
Mary Sullivan, VT Rep.
Maida Townsend, VT Rep.
Joseph "Chip" Troiano, VT Rep.
Robert Q. Williams, SC Rep.
Mark Woodward, VT Rep.
Michael Yantachka, VT Rep.
Teo Žagar, VT Rep.
Will Guzzardi, IL Rep.
David Zuckerman, VT Sen.

Former

Daryl Beall, IA Sen. (2003-14)
Burt Cohen, NH Sen. (1990-2004)
Amanda Curtis, MT Rep. (2013-5)
Matt Dunne, VT Sen. (2002-6)
Tom Fiegen, IA Rep. (2000-3)
Tom Hayden, CA Sen. (1992-2000)
Tom Turnipseed, SC Sen. (1976-1980)

Mayors and other municipal leaders

Current

Allen Bailey, Sumter County, South Carolina Democratic Party chairman
Eugene Baten, Sumter County, South Carolina councilman
Earl Coleman, McCormick County, South Carolina councilman
Daryl Justin Finizio, Mayor of New London, Connecticut
Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, Cook County, IL Commissioner
Annejanet Harp, South Carolina Democratic Party Faith Caucus co-chairwoman
Teresa Harper, Aiken, South Carolina Democratic Party first vice chairwoman
William Lawrence, South Carolina Democratic Party Veterans Caucus chairman
James McCain, Sumter County, South Carolina councilman
Lucinda Nesmith, Florence County, South Carolina Democratic Party chairwoman
Naomi Sanders, former Sumter County, South Carolina Council chairwoman
Kshama Sawant, Seattle city councilor
Wanda Stringfellow, former mayor of Chester, South Carolina
Timothy Taylor, Atlantic Beach, South Carolina police chief
Stephen Wukela, mayor of Florence, South Carolina

[Blue_Adept]

25. Both Ellison or Grijalva are interesting choices

Definitely would put a different face on that side of the party infrastructure. I wonder which would be able to get the most accomplished.

[Eric J in MN]

26. He agrees with Howard Dean re 50 State Strategy

...and so I guess Sanders would choose someone who is for a 50 State Strategy.

[Justina For Justice]

27. Hawaii's Tulsi Gabbard Should Replace DWS at DNC-- ASAP!

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, currently a deputy chair under DWS, has shown herself to be a strong and articulate advocate for the real interests of the Democratic Party by demanding more Democratic Party Primary debates and an end to DWS's exclusionary policies.

We must take back the leadership of the DNC from its Third Way- Republican Lite - usurpation. Down with DWS, Up with Tulsi Gabbard!

[enid602]

29. jane

Jane, givrn her flair for administration.

[whatchamacallit]

33. Well we know who Hillary would choose

been there, done that, it blows.

[Aerows]

34. I know there are a slew of people

that could do a better job than DWS is currently doing.

As far as specifics, I'd like to see someone fresh, someone that brings new ideas and doesn't champion Republicans. I know that seems like too broad of an evaluation, but hell, considering what we have now, not campaigning for Republicans would be a step up.

[ram2008]

38. Tammy Duckworth n/t