At the DNC Forum in Detroit!

Dear Sharra, I enjoyed being in Detroit for the Midwest forum. I was happy for the chance to bring up issues I believe are absolutely essential to address if we’re to win in ‘26 and ‘28. As we return to the humanitarian mission at the core of the Democratic Party, the electoral results will be electrifying. Speaking from our hearts, people will hear us with theirs. If we go forward with the spirit of hope and possibility - not only for the party but for every citizen of the United States - we’ll not only win elections. We will win the future.  I look forward to the next two weeks and further conversations with all of you. All my best,  P.S. Your generosity is making this effort possible. Thank you! DONATE

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We Need More Than Ordinary Politics

Dear Sharra, Today I was on RISING on The Hill TV describing how I saw my role as DNC Chair should I be elected.  I’m grateful for the opportunity to explain my ideas, how I see the role, and what I feel I could contribute as DNC chair. It’s time to begin a new chapter, in how the organization functions and most importantly in how it relates to the American people. Donald Trump is not an ordinary politician, and we need more than ordinary politics in order to counter him.  He and his minions will be on their game very shortly. We need to make sure we’re on ours. Sincerely, P.S. Your support is making my run for DNC Chair possible. Every dollar makes a difference and I am deeply grateful for your generosity. Thank you. DONATE

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My Plan for the DNC

Dear Sharra, For the Democratic Party to rise from the ashes of our 2024 electoral defeats, we must take a sober, and quite sobering, look at how we got to where we are. In essence the DNC has failed Democratic voters, losing power to one of the most dangerous actors to ever appear on the American political scene. In the words of Eleanor Roosevelt, “These are not ordinary times.” And ordinary politics is an inadequate response to meeting them. As a small businesswoman, I come from outside politics. And I assure you, the results Democrats have been getting would not be tolerated in business or any other field of endeavor. That’s why my plan is to transform the DNC, in order to achieve the goal we all agree must be met: to win for Democrats. Political insiders running for the DNC Chair are offering variations of the status quo. In certain cases, they represent an improvement on that status quo — but not a transformation of the basic paradigm that has led to such substantial loss.  I am offering something new: a DNC coordinated in mission, message, and in operations. A DNC that exudes the energy of an entirely new beginning. A DNC that is up to the task of taking on Donald Trump and the kind of governance he represents. Here is my plan... READ PLAN HERE P.S. Help support making this plan a reality and Transform the DNC. Thank you! DONATE

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The Risk Of Not Changing

Dear Sharra, Yesterday I was on MSBNC’s weekend show with Symone Sanders and Michael Steele. I was glad to have the opportunity to answer a few questions about how I would handle things as DNC Chair. When Michael asked how I would get Washington insiders to “take a risk” on me, I should have said, “What are we risking exactly?" Losing Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania? Losing the White House? Losing the House and Senate? Respectfully, the risk lies in staying with the same tired playbook. We should not fear changing. Our greatest risk is not changing. The most important quality in the next DNC Chair is not familiarity with how things have been done, but with how they could be done. The only way our political fortunes will change is if our next Chair is an agent of change. For some reason, Republicans have an easier time with political pivots. Perhaps it’s because more of them come from the private sector and view things through the lens a business. If something didn’t work on Tuesday then you better fix it by Thursday, because if you don’t fix it by Thursday then your whole business could go down by Saturday! Democrats, however, have a harder time with change. Even when it didn’t work on Tuesday, they didn’t really try to change it by Thursday, then the whole thing went under on Saturday — now it’s Monday and they’re still suggesting we forge ahead like we always do! This would be funny if it weren’t so dangerous for our democracy. We need fundamental, not incremental change. We need an entirely different organizational culture at the DNC... …where States are not funding the DNC, but the DNC is funding the States. …where the power isn’t kept tightly in the hands of a small, opaque group of decision-makers and their DC consultancy class.  …where decision-making and budgeting are transparent. …where ethics and democratic principles take precedence over ruthlessness and secret agreements. …where our goal is to inspire a nation, not simply defeat an opponent — because that's the only way we will defeat them! If I’m elected Chair, a dysfunctional organizational culture will transform. Such dysfunction isn’t worthy of an organization with such a critically important mission for the world. Such changes are crucial, and I will make them. Thank you, P.S. We're grateful for your support in our effort to Transform the DNC! Every dollar makes a difference in this effort. Thank you! DONATE

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Strength & Certitude During Crisis

Dear Sharra, Having lived in L.A. for much of my adult life, I was one of those people texting like mad, “Are you okay? Where are you?” to many people I know. Tragedies like this remind us of how much we love each other. Like many, I’ve been glued to the TV and social media, picking up whatever information I could to somehow make sense of it all. Water privatization, fire department budgeting, and of course climate change are central issues on everyone’s mind. The greatest tragedy of all would be if we don’t learn from this.  During times of chaos, people feel greater and greater vulnerability. The attraction to a political strongman like Donald Trump is a common response during times of societal stress, and the only antidote is a genuinely democratic movement grounded in competency and vision. The Democratic Party must articulate that vision and display that competency. Never has there been a time when it was more important for us to rise to the occasion with absolute dedication to the well-being of people and planet. Only the conviction of the heart will be a strong enough rudder to take us through such times as these. People are looking to the Democratic Party for such strength and certitude, and if I am elected Chair of the DNC they will receive it. Some events in life are full tilt catastrophe, and this is one of them. We emerge from such times different, knowing we will never be the same. But it is up to us whether we become defeated and broken, or rather illumined and stronger. I have no doubt that the City of Angels will now grow more wings. Much has been lost, but in the final analysis much will have been learned.  The American heart is with California right now. And I know California will rise. My best to all, P.S. Check out Marianne4dnc.com and see my plans for transforming the DNC. And please donate if you can so can run the best race possible! DONATE

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Exciting News!

Dear Sharra, Well, it’s been a while... I had to to take a break from politics, and I bet you did too. Your support for my presidential campaign in 2024 meant so much to me; and I hope you’ve felt some satisfaction, albeit sad, that so much of what we said was absolutely correct. Ah, well. That was then and this is now. I did not expect to find myself back in the political fray, and certainly not this quickly! But I watched closely as the Democratic establishment struggled to come to terms with its loss in 2024. I argued, as did others, that the party needed to take a good look in the mirror. It seemed like it would... for about a minute and a half. Then it was back to the same old same old, and that’s when I decided to speak up. We must stand tall behind every possibility to create a compelling alternative to some of Trump’s agenda. With the times being what they are, we cannot afford for the Democratic Party to fail. That’s why I decided to run for DNC Chair. Democrats want change. You know me well enough by now that this should not surprise you:) I'm happy to inform you that I have already exceeded the DNC's required threshold to be an official candidate. Please check the website at Marianne4DNC.com to understand why I’m running and what I propose to do with the job. Very importantly, I’ll be participating in the candidate forums in Detroit (January 16) and in Washington DC (January 30). If you’re anywhere around, your attendance would be greatly appreciated. I would love to see you there. Detroit, MI January 16 Westin Book Cadillac Hotel National Harbor, MD January 30 Harbor Bay Gaylord National Resort EVENTS I hope you will donate to the campaign so we can create big change: DONATE The journey for a more wonderful America continues. Thank you so much,

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