The president of a leading abortion rights organization is weighing a bid for the chairmanship of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).
Ilyse Hogue, who leads NARAL Pro-Choice America, would join former and current Democratic officials and lawmakers in the race, and would be the only woman in the running to replace interim chair Donna Brazile.
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“In the last week many people within the Democratic Party at both the national and state level have approached Ilyse about running for chair of the party,” NARAL national communications director Kaylie Hanson Long said in a statement Tuesday. “She is listening and considering all her options.”
Democrats are racing to decide their party’s future leadership after Democratic presidential nominee Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonWhite House accuses Biden of pushing ‘conspiracy theories’ with Trump election claim Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness Trayvon Martin’s mother Sybrina Fulton qualifies to run for county commissioner in Florida MORE’s shocking loss one week ago to Donald TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE.
Hanson Long said Hogue considers the DNC chair a “full time position” critical for acting as a counter to Trump’s agenda.
“[Hogue], like millions of Americans, wants to do everything in her power to stop Trump from enacting his dangerous and reckless policies. She will be considering what platform is best to accomplish that goal in the days and weeks ahead,” she said.
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She added that Democrats should carefully consider who would best represent them as DNC chair after last week’s crushing defeat.
“Ilyse feels strongly that we should not rush to a decision on the next chair, and we should consider people of all backgrounds, representing all constituencies of the Democratic Party,” Hanson Long said.
Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) on Monday launched his bid for the DNC chairmanship following high-profile endorsements from Senate Minority Leader Harry ReidHarry Mason ReidHarry Reid says he’s cancer free White House gets jolt from strong jobs report Murkowski, Mattis criticism ratchets up pressure on GOP over Trump MORE (D-Nev.), Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.), and more.
Former DNC Chairman and Vermont Gov. Howard Dean is also in the running, and South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Jaime Harrison followed suit Monday evening. Labor Secretary Tom Perez and former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley reportedly weighing bids as well.