If the next chair of the Democratic National Committee has one job, it’s to win back the presidency in 2028. Realistically, however, they must wear many hats: energetic spokesperson for the party, prolific fundraiser, skilled tactician, and herder of cats to ensure a smooth presidential primary process.
Coming out of a disastrous loss in 2024, Democrats would ignore at their peril an oft-forgotten part of the role: leader of one of the most important technology and digital media organizations in politics.