Outgoing Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison defended the use of identity politics in his party’s approach Thursday, pushing back against critics who argue Democrats should abandon race-based strategies.
Harrison, whose term ends Feb. 1, cited his experience as a black man while arguing in an Arizona DNC speech that minorities must see the Democratic Party as their own and “cannot be the excuse for why we win or lose,” according to The Associated Press (AP).
The chairman suggested he has unresolved internal party grievances, hinting that “the muzzle comes off” after his replacement is elected. He announced he has no plans to endorse his successor and is writing a book to detail his experiences during his four-year tenure, the outlet reported.
“That’s it for you all,” Harrison said as he concluded his speech. “Because I’m saving the rest for my book. And I am naming names.”
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