The Democrats

When you use the phrase "the Democrats" who are you referring to? The democratic leadership in Congress, the Democratic Party, or democratic voters? The Democrats actually include a mix of different leaders and our guest Rev. Dr. Leah Daughtry joins us to break it all down.

Show Guest

After completing her bachelor’s degree in Government at Dartmouth College, Leah started her political career on Capitol Hill, followed by a position within the Democratic National Committee (“DNC”). In both 2008 and 2016, Leah served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Democratic National Convention Committee, making her the first person in Democratic Party history to hold the position twice. 

Rev. Dr. Leah Daughtry speaks to L. Joy about the structure of the Democratic Party

L. Joy and Rev. Dr. Daughtry demystify the Democratic party's national level committees, breaking down what the Democratic National Committee (DNC), the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee *DCCC), the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) do. They also discuss the upcoming elections (remember there is always an upcoming election) and the future possibilities for the Democratic Party.

For Colored Girls book on L. Joy's nightstand

On L. Joy's Book Shelf

Learn more about Rev. Dr. Daughtry's career in democratic politics in the latest book she co-authored with Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway, Minyon Moore and Veronica Chambers.

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics is a sweeping view of American history from the vantage points of four women who have lived and worked behind the scenes in politics for over thirty years.