In this episode, we sit down with three of the hardest-working people in politics: party chairs of the early primary states. Ray Buckley of New Hampshire, Daniele Monroe-Moreno of Nevada, and Christale Spain of South Carolina talk about what it really means to run a state party. We dig into how under-resourced these operations are, why state parties are the backbone of democracy, and how early states shape the national conversation long before Election Day. It’s a reminder that real power starts close to home, and it starts with us. -- Timestamps -- 00:00 - Understanding the Daily Grind of State Party Work 02:59 - Diverse Paths to State Party Leadership Roles 11:47 - The Essential Work of State Democratic Parties 23:57 - Differentiating the Roles of DNC and State Parties 31:29 - How Early Primary States Shape the National Race 44:11 - Unforgettable Moments with Presidential Candidates 51:24 - What Keeps State Party Chairs Up At Night 55:03 - Lessons from the 2024 Presidential Election 01:06:13 - Sit Your Ass Down Awards 01:10:55 - Thank You and Production Credits

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