Martin running for DFL Chair
Ken Martin announced today that he's running for DFL Party Chair. He's making the announcement three days after DFL Chair Brian Melendez announced he's not running for another term. Martin ran the groups that funded The Alliance for a Better Minnesota, worked on Mike Hatch's run for governor in 2006, was State Director for John Kerry's presidential run and organized efforts to raise the sales tax for the environment, the outdoors, arts and cultural programs.
Here's part of Martin's e-mail to the DFL Party's State Central Committee:
As you consider the direction of our party, please think about the qualities that our party leadership should bring to the table. In order for our party to thrive we need to have successful fundraising efforts, effective strategic messaging and communications, and widespread coalition building. We need all of our allies involved in the process - activists, volunteers, elected officials, and donors. I strongly believe that my experience demonstrates that I have the qualifications that are necessary to successfully lead this party.
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Martin also announced that he has a running mate, Marge Hoffa. She's seeking the post of Associate Chair. Hoffa will help Martin's bid since she's well connected with grass roots activists.
Party activists will announce a new chair on February 5th.
Here's the full e-mail: