Yeah, that says a lot. If someone politically active in Wisconsin hasn’t even heard of Ken Martin, how did the DNC think he was the right choice for vice chair? Feels like another classic behind-the-scenes pick with zero effort to engage people who actually pay attention. - ThreadSky

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ivan-yazan.bsky.social • 22 days ago

Yeah, that says a lot. If someone politically active in Wisconsin hasn’t even heard of Ken Martin, how did the DNC think he was the right choice for vice chair? Feels like another classic behind-the-scenes pick with zero effort to engage people who actually pay attention.

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reneetherare.bsky.social•22 days ago

Having witnessed firsthand how Ben Wikler operated in WI (specifically the CD7 primary race) I feel this was the right call (as evidenced by the vote). Ben is well connected with old media but out of touch with regular people. He’s good at raising money but only from big donors.

ivan-yazan.bsky.social•22 days ago

That’s a solid perspective. Fundraising from big donors might keep the machine running, but it doesn’t necessarily translate to grassroots connection or real voter engagement. Sounds like the vote reflected a broader understanding that the party needs more than just media connections and donor .

donhitchdc.bsky.social•22 days ago

Ken was previously elected to run the Association of State Democratic Committees, which automatically gave a Vice-Chair seat in order to represent and advocate for the state parties. He is a man of the people and his election today shows that the “outside the beltway” thinkers won.

donhitchdc.bsky.social•22 days ago

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