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89: Obama for DNC Chair - We Said It Here First
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19:07Now PlayingWould Barack Obama actually take the job? Jamal Simmons and Matt Butler make the case for drafting the former president as DNC chair — a "crazy idea" that just might solve the party's fundraising crisis overnight. But first, the news that got them there: the 2028 Democratic primary calendar has arrived, and it's a shakeup. South Carolina goes first, New Hampshire gets bumped to third (and may not survive the move at all), and New Mexico crashes the early window for the first time in history. Jamal and Matt break down the delegate penalties, the diversity math, and who wins and loses in the new map before landing on their boldest prediction of the cycle.
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The New 2028 DNC Primary Calendar — South Carolina, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia
New Hampshire's First-in-the-Nation Fight — the state law standoff and the Delaware backup plan
Winners and Losers in the New Map — Michigan as kingmaker, New Mexico's wildcard status, and a boost for Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego
The DNC's Money Problems — debt, fundraising gaps, and pressure on chair Ken Martin
The Crazy Idea — drafting Barack Obama to serve as DNC chair
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