DNC plagued by infighting and incompetence, leaving Democrats desperate for cash



The Democratic Party is once again in shambles, and even its own members are starting to speak out.

The Democratic Party has remained in free fall ever since President Donald Trump's sweeping victory, and its members have not yet regained their footing. Most recently, the Democratic National Committee has taken on new leadership in an attempt to salvage the party, but even its staff said the organization is in disarray.

In just four and a half months, DNC Chair Ken Martin has apparently run the party into the ground. Multiple reports quote party officials criticizing Martin's handling of the DNC's finances, calling him "weak and whiny" and describing his tenure as "disappointing."

'We’re in the most serious existential crisis.'

Rahm Emanuel, who served as chief of staff for former President Barack Obama, expressed frustration about the Democratic Party's incompetence in the aftermath of Trump's election.

"We’re in the most serious existential crisis with Donald Trump both at home and abroad — and with the biggest political opportunity in a decade," Emanuel said. "And the DNC has spent six months on a firing squad in the circle and can’t even fire a shot out. And Trump’s world is a target-rich environment."

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The DNC has been plagued by disorder for months now, with much of the infighting focused on leadership. Gun control activist David Hogg briefly served as a vice chair of the DNC before he was unceremoniously ousted following a lot of internal drama.

"This is worse than some high school student council drama," Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan of Wisconsin told the New York Times.

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The DNC's crippling financial state may also have caused much of the infighting, with the organization's funds reportedly shrinking by $4 million from January to April. During the same period, the Republican National Committee's funds increased by about $29 million.

Multiple sources told the New York Times that donors have been more stingy with Martin at the helm, which has further strained relations within the DNC. Despite this chaos, Martin remains confident in his leadership and the future of the party.

"People invested more money than they ever had before, they dug deeper than they ever had, and they are quite frustrated by the result," Mr. Martin said. “They want answers. I don’t take it personally. I wasn’t in charge.”

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Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan of Wisconsin, an openly gay member of Congress, has put forward bills related to establishing an LGBT museum in Washington, D.C.

One measure would create a commission to examine the possibility of forming a National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture, while the other bill would officially create such a museum, according to a press release.

"As our community faces unprecedented attacks and attempts to erase our history, we must preserve and protect our stories for future generations," Pocan said, according to the release. "It is vital to remember our collective past – particularly when certain states seek to constrain and repeal existing rights by passing bills that harm LGBTQ+ youth and our community at large. Let's tell these stories, and honor the many contributions the LGBTQ+ community has made to this nation with a museum in Washington, D.C. I look forward to the passage of this legislation and to visiting this museum in the near future."

\u201cThank you Co-Chair\u00a0@RepMarkPocan\u00a0for introducing this bill \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08\n\nAs we approach LGBTQ+ History Month, we are reminded that LGBTQ+ history is rarely taught. The establishment of this museum will be crucial in celebrating & educating the public about the LGBTQ+ experience.\u201d
— LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus (@LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus) 1664469760

According to the press release, the measure to create a commission would call for that body to craft "a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the museum through public contributions" and to get "an independent review of this fundraising plan, including an analysis of the resources necessary to fund the construction of the museum and its operations and maintenance without reliance on federal funds."

The group would also be tasked to "Report on the availability and cost of acquiring collections for the museum, identify potential locations for the facility in Washington, D.C., and determine its regional impact on other museums," as well as to provide "Congress a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the museum," the press release stated.

The measure would instruct that the group's recommendations discuss whether the LGBT museum should belong to the Smithsonian Institution, according to the press release. Following the conclusion of the commission's efforts and the issuance of their recommendations, the legislature could weigh the other measure to officially create the museum.

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