Kamala Harris, the Vice President, spoke to DNC staff on Sunday in Washington, D.C., during a holiday party. This event was especially tough for many at the DNC because a number of them were recently let go without severance pay after the election.
Harris said that even during tough times, their spirit and hard work should not be defeated. She encouraged everyone to focus on their blessings and be proud of the time and effort they put into their jobs. President Biden, standing by her side, assured the staff that they are not leaving and will continue to fight for what’s right.
After the elections, many DNC workers were upset about being laid off. Usually, layoffs happen after elections in Washington, D.C., but this time, staff were angry about not receiving severance packages or any support when they lost their jobs. A union member expressed that it was unfair for DNC management to say layoffs were just part of the job.
With DNC Chair Jaime Harrison not planning to run again, there will be a competition for a new leader. The 450 members of the national party committee will choose the next chair in February in Maryland. Possible candidates are Martin O’Malley, Ben Wikler, and Ken Martin.
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