The Democratic party chair is a handy scapegoat. But the party’s problems are much bigger | Norman Solomon
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Aug 5, 2026, 10:00 am89 ptsMuch of the criticism of Ken Martin is deserved. But his actions are symptomatic of a party that fails to listen to the grassroots Ken Martin is now a convenient scapegoat. As chair of the Democratic National Committee, he has stumbled into disrepute as a dubious fundraiser and bad-tempered boss who…
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