The DNC's Rules and Bylaws Committee just voted to have South Carolina lead off the 2028 Democratic presidential primaries, and Dr. Jemar Tisby explains why that decision matters more than the news cycle will let on.

He walks through what a primary actually does, why the order of states determines momentum, money, and makes the case that this is a win for the party.

In this episode:

  • What a primary actually is, and why it is not a direct vote for the nominee
  • Why the order of states determines momentum, media coverage, donor confidence, and who drops out
  • The South Carolina versus Nevada split and the case Latino leaders made for Nevada
  • The progressive objection to a Southern first primary and what it assumes about Black Southern voters
  • Six things candidates should do over the next 18 months to earn Black votes


Resources referenced:

  • Previous episode: "What Every Social Movement Must Do"
  • Dr. Tisby's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@JTisby


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