ICYMI: DNC Chair Jaime Harrison on 2024 and the Party’s Future
Happy Thanksgiving! While our team is out of the office this week, we want to take this opportunity to revisit our September 2023 conversation with Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison. In this special episode, celebrating 5 years and 200 episodes of An Honorable Profession, hosts NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan and Ryan Coonerty talk to Chair Jaime Harrison about his remarkable journey into politics and his vision for growing the Democratic Party. They discuss the outlook for and importance of the 2024 election, including the role of state and local leaders in showing how Democrats can deliver tangible results, how the Biden-Harris Administration has beaten the odds, and what the party is doing to defend democracy and combat voter suppression efforts nationwide. Tune in to learn more about why Harrison is hopeful for the future and his advice to young people looking to pursue a career in public service and elected office.
IN THIS EPISODE
(0:01:05) A special mention honoring our 200th episode and fifth anniversary!
(0:02:15) An introduction to guest, Jaime Harrison, chair of the Democratic National Committee.
(0:03:37) The 2024 election and why this election cycle is so important for American democracy.
(0:05:40) What the DNC is doing to combat tactics that limit people’s ability to vote in the election.
(0:09:07) Chair Harrison’s message to voters on what sets the Democrat Party apart from the Republicans.
(0:12:30) An overview of the historic legislative achievements of this administration and the lack of coverage on these have received in the media.
(0:14:10) How listeners can help ensure that people understand these accomplishments.
(0:17:10) Harrison’s remarkable journey, from his upbringing in South Carolina to becoming chair of the DNC.
(0:22:08) Why Chair Harrison considers the Democratic Party to be the party of hope.
(0:23:40) How a desire to make a difference fueled Jaime’s aspiration to get into politics and his advice to young people looking to get into politics.
