Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair candidate James Skoufis released his proposed platform for the party on Monday, calling for greater investments in Republican-dominated states in an effort to expand the map for Democrats.
In the four-point platform that was first seen by The Hill, Skoufis vowed to “dramatically” enhance the party’s Red State Fund if elected chair and loosen “counterproductive” criteria states need to qualify for the fund. Skoufis also called for year-round organizers in red states.
“It’s time to expand the map rather than hunker down in seven states every four years. We’ve seen where that strategy leads: constant disappointment and diminishing returns,” Skoufis said. “I know what it’s like to run, win, and cede no ground in deeply-challenging territory — red states and counties will get unprecedented resources, attention, and sweat equity from our DNC.”
Additionally, Skoufis called for reforming DNC operations and breaking what he called the “Beltway Consultant Stranglehold.”