Democratic National Committee

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is the principal committee of the United States Democratic Party. The committee coordinates strategy to support Democratic Party candidates throughout the country for local, state, and national office, as well as works to establish a "party brand". It organizes the Democratic National Convention held every four years to nominate candidates for President and Vice President of the United States and to formulate the party platform. While it provides support for party candidates, it does not have direct authority over elected officials. When a Democrat is president, the White House controls the Committee. According to Boris Heersink, "political scientists have traditionally described the parties’ national committees as inconsequential but impartial service providers."
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Some of the key events about Democratic National Committee

  • 1848
    Organized the first Democratic National Convention to nominate presidential candidates
  • 1860
    Supported the expansion of slavery into new territories
  • 1924
    Became the first major political party to nominate a Catholic for President
  • 1924
    Failed to condemn the Ku Klux Klan at the Democratic National Convention
  • 1928
    Nominated the first woman to address a major party convention
  • 1960
    Nominated the first Catholic candidate who went on to win the presidency
  • 1964
    Supported and helped pass the landmark Civil Rights Act
  • 1968
    Violent protests erupted outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago
  • 1972
    Implemented reforms to make the presidential nomination process more inclusive and democratic
  • 1972
    The Watergate break-in targeted the DNC headquarters
  • 1984
    Nominated the first woman vice presidential candidate for a major U.S. political party
  • 1984
    Faced criticism for perceived bias in the presidential nomination process
  • 1996
    Accepted illegal foreign donations, leading to a campaign finance scandal
  • 2004
    Launched a 50-state strategy to build party infrastructure across the country
  • 2008
    Nominated and supported the campaign of the first African American president
  • 2008
    Stripped Michigan and Florida of their delegates due to early primary scheduling
  • 2016
    Nominated the first woman presidential candidate for a major U.S. political party
  • 2016
    Emails leaked showing apparent bias against a presidential candidate during primaries
  • 2017
    Faced lawsuit alleging unfair treatment of a presidential candidate in 2016 primaries
  • 2020
    Iowa caucus results delayed due to technical issues with reporting app

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Democratic National Committee Latest news

Four candidates compete to lead Democrats after recent election setback

Four candidates compete to lead Democrats after recent election setback

Four hopefuls seek Democratic National Committee leadership position following November election results. The new chair will be chosen by committee members in early 2025

Politics • December 7 2024 , 08:09 AM  •  1688 views
Four contenders step up for Democratic party top spot after election setback

Four contenders step up for Democratic party top spot after election setback

In wake of recent election results four candidates aim to lead Democratic National Committee. New chair election set for early next year as party looks to chart fresh course

Politics • December 7 2024 , 05:06 AM  •  2837 views
Democratic party money status shows surprising numbers after 2024 election

Democratic party money status shows surprising numbers after 2024 election

Post-election finance reports show stark contrast in Democratic organizations bank accounts. While national committee stays strong with millions saved‚ their biggest super PAC faces serious money issues

Economics, Politics • December 6 2024 , 09:07 AM  •  776 views
DNC leader points at silver lining after November's election results

DNC leader points at silver lining after November's election results

Outgoing Democratic chairman sees bright spots in recent election outcome despite party setback. Focus shifts to working-class outreach and modern communication methods

Society, Politics • December 3 2024 , 06:30 AM  •  2734 views
Democratic party starts search for new leader as crucial election nears

Democratic party starts search for new leader as crucial election nears

Democratic National Committee begins process to pick new chairperson early next year. The selection comes at key moment as party prepares for potential rematch with former president Trump

Politics • November 25 2024 , 07:47 PM  •  1210 views
Trump picks former budget chief for crucial role in upcoming administration

Trump picks former budget chief for crucial role in upcoming administration

Trump names his ex-budget director to lead key government office next year. The pick brings attention to a detailed conservative plan that aims to change how federal agencies work

Economics, Politics • November 23 2024 , 08:02 AM  •  1751 views
Democratic party faces critical choices after recent election setbacks

Democratic party faces critical choices after recent election setbacks

After recent electoral defeats‚ Democratic party deals with internal disagreements between different groups. Party needs quick answers about its direction while preparing for next elections in 2026

Society, Politics • November 16 2024 , 03:33 PM  •  1576 views
Democrats' new ad campaign targets third-party voters before election day

Democrats' new ad campaign targets third-party voters before election day

Democrats launch digital ads to show how third-party votes might affect election results. Campaign targets young voters on social media with $500k budget for battleground states

Politics • October 29 2024 , 03:08 AM  •  5260 views