89: Obama for DNC Chair - We Said It Here First

Would 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.TopicsThe New 2028 DNC Primary Calendar — South Carolina, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and VirginiaNew Hampshire's First-in-the-Nation Fight — the state law standoff and the Delaware backup planWinners and Losers in the New Map — Michigan as kingmaker, New Mexico's wildcard status, and a boost for Mark Kelly and Ruben GallegoThe DNC's Money Problems — debt, fundraising gaps, and pressure on chair Ken MartinThe Crazy Idea — drafting Barack Obama to serve as DNC chairYouTube Timeline