🧵 Congratulations to @abdulelsayed.bsky.social on a hard fought victory, and I am appreciative of my friend @rephaleystevens.bsky.social for a campaign defined by determination and grit. Primaries are never easy, and this one was especially tough.
Jaime Harrison
@jaimeharrison.bsky.social
Proud husband and father. Former Chair of the DNC.
Pump the brakes, folks. Context matters. I was the DNC Assoc. Chair in ‘18, & fundraising wasn't easy then either.It rises and falls every cycle. Ken Martin & the DNC have invested a historic amount in state parties, helping build the infrastructure that's already paying off in special elections.
What a moment. South Carolina will remain First in the Nation, and we’ll once again kick off the Democratic presidential nominating process.
The Associated Press@apnews.com · 2w agoDemocrats are finalizing a presidential primary schedule with South Carolina going first as the party prioritizes more racially diverse states.
“You don’t forget who showed up for you when nobody else would,” Sharpton said. Black voters have shown up for the Democratic Party again and again. SC hasn’t just cast votes in the presidential primary, time after time, it decided the nomination, & ultimately the presidency.
I keep telling y'all, don't sleep on South Carolina! 😁 So much is happening and we are about to make history! Thanks for this breakdown from Be the Ones!
Wishing my forever Boss and political dad @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social a very Happy Birthday!
I wrote this because I believe as the DNC considers the ‘28 primary calendar, there’s a larger conversation we need to have about Black voters, political power, & the future of the Democratic Party. My latest: Keeping Faith with the Voters Who Kept Faith with Us. open.substack.com/pub/jaimehar...
I asked Jasmine Crockett about the moment she realized the system wasn't just broken, it was comfortable being broken. She answered with the case of a 17-year-old charged with a felony over candy: https://youtu.be/444A1a1Qxy8
EVERYONE should read this! Before y'all start pontificating on what you think & which state should be first in the presidential nominating process, y'all need to read this. In fact, I'm not listening to Anyone talk about the subject if they haven't read what Mr. Harrison wrote here!
Jaime Harrison@jaimeharrison.bsky.social · 3w agoI wrote this because I believe as the DNC considers the ‘28 primary calendar, there’s a larger conversation we need to have about Black voters, political power, & the future of the Democratic Party. My latest: Keeping Faith with the Voters Who Kept Faith with Us. open.substack.com/pub/jaimehar...
I wrote this because I believe as the DNC considers the ‘28 primary calendar, there’s a larger conversation we need to have about Black voters, political power, & the future of the Democratic Party. My latest: Keeping Faith with the Voters Who Kept Faith with Us. open.substack.com/pub/jaimehar...
I miss my friend Mr. Lewis. No matter how dark the moment, he always found the light. Not because he ignored the darkness, but because he believed ordinary people, through courage and love, could overcome it. That’s a lesson worth holding onto right now.
You can’t just vote D, you have to support democrats vocally. Donate, volunteer, don’t bash people working to get the message out. It’s on US to help. WE have to be part of the messaging. Constantly bashing Dems is hindering our chances. BE the messenger. It’s on ALL of us.
Check out my latest substack post: Keeping Faith with the Voters Who Kept Faith with Us open.substack.com/pub/jaimehar...
Y’all understand this is just his dress rehearsal. The unhinged, baseless claims of voter fraud. The attacks on the legitimacy of our elections. The SAVE Act is simply the groundwork to reject any result he doesn’t like.
This is as compelling a case for keeping the SC primary first in the nation as you'll find. I agree wholeheartedly that the party needs, at this juncture in history, to keep faith with the Black voters who are an indispensable part of our coalition.
Jaime Harrison@jaimeharrison.bsky.social · 3w agoCheck out my latest substack post: Keeping Faith with the Voters Who Kept Faith with Us open.substack.com/pub/jaimehar...
Check out my latest substack post: Keeping Faith with the Voters Who Kept Faith with Us open.substack.com/pub/jaimehar...
Just checking in. How are y’all doing? Week 4 of shingles, and this thing is still a beast. My face is constantly itching, burning, or tingling. My eye feels like it has sunscreen in it all the time, and I still can’t sleep on the right side of my face.
The only people in America with a constitutionally guaranteed right to health care are prisoners. I asked Rachel Maddow why that is. She says how we treat that person becomes the story of our nation.
On America’s 250th birthday, this message feels just as important today as when I first shared it. I love this country. That’s why I’ll never stop working to help America live up to its highest ideals. That work isn’t finished. Now it’s our turn. 🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday, America.
On America’s 250th birthday, this message feels just as important today as when I first shared it. I love this country. That’s why I’ll never stop working to help America live up to its highest ideals. That work isn’t finished. Now it’s our turn. 🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday, America.
From my book….. Chair with No Table- “Hope isn’t believing institutions are perfect. Hope is believing they’re still worth improving.” I still believe. “While I Breathe, I Hope.”
Excited to announce endorsements from @dirtroaddemocrats.bsky.social ! These candidates are doing the hard work in rural areas. AK @marypeltola.com AR @jonesforar.bsky.social MN @peggyflanagan.bsky.social NC @roycoopernc.bsky.social NC @jamie.agerforcongress.com VA @shannontaylorva.com
Excited to announce endorsements from @dirtroaddemocrats.bsky.social ! These candidates are doing the hard work in rural areas. AK @marypeltola.com AR @jonesforar.bsky.social MN @peggyflanagan.bsky.social NC @roycoopernc.bsky.social NC @jamie.agerforcongress.com VA @shannontaylorva.com
This week's Sit Your Ass Down Award goes to Elon Musk, courtesy of Roger Wolfson. Great potential, he says, gone afoul by a system that empowers him too much. Nobody can slap him down, not even Trump: https://youtu.be/v-iyueS5Qoc
Roger Wolfson: From the Senate Floor to Hollywood | At Our Table
We sit down with Roger Wolfson to talk about storytelling, leadership, and why facts alone rarely change minds. A former Senate staffer, speechwriter, and Emmy-winning Hollywood writer, Roger brings a unique perspective shaped by careers in both politics and entertainment. We discuss what leaders can learn from great storytellers, why Democrats often struggle to connect with voters, and how authentic personal stories can inspire action in ways statistics never will. The conversation also explores misinformation, social media, artificial intelligence, and the growing challenge of helping people feel connected in an increasingly fragmented world. Roger's message is ultimately about hope: if leaders learn to communicate from the heart, they can rebuild trust, strengthen communities, and inspire a new generation to engage in public life. 00:00 Introduction & Why Stories Matter 02:00 Roger Wolfson's Political Origin Story 06:00 Working for Joe Lieberman, John Kerry & Ted Kennedy 08:00 Lessons from the Senate & Lindsey Graham 10:00 Paul Wellstone's Influence & Life-Changing Loss 11:00 Leaving Politics & Sailing Around the World 12:00 From Washington to Hollywood 15:00 The Work Ethic That Built a Screenwriting Career 18:00 Why Stories Move People More Than Facts 21:00 Great Storytellers in Politics 24:00 Cory Booker, John Lewis & Joe Biden 29:00 Storytelling as a Leadership Skill 32:00 The First Rule of Great Storytelling 36:00 What Is Blue Heartbeat? 40:00 Fighting Disinformation Through Storytelling 43:00 Building Connection in a Divided America 46:00 Jaime Harrison on Hope, Cynicism & Leadership 52:00 Rapid Fire Questions 55:00 The Sit Your Ass Down Award: Elon Musk 57:00 Who Are the Main Characters in American Politics? 59:00 AI, Social Media & The Future of Democracy 1:01:00 Final Thoughts & Blue Heartbeat Mission 1:02:00 Closing Remarks SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: / @atourtablepodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL... 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: / harrisonjaime Twitter/X: / harrisonjaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: / atourtableshow Twitter/X: / atourtableshow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: / at.our.table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.b... FOLLOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN: X/Twitter - @HRC Bluesky - @hrc.org TikTok - @humanrightscampaign Instagram - @humanrightscampaign YouTube - @hrcmedia Facebook - Human Rights Campaign #AtOurTable #jaimeharrison #RogerWolfson #speechwriting #politicalleadership
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I asked Roger Wolfson what scares him most about social media. His answer: disinformation, and a business model built to atomize us into smaller and smaller groups until the only person you interact with is yourself: https://youtu.be/v-iyueS5Qoc
Roger Wolfson: From the Senate Floor to Hollywood | At Our Table
We sit down with Roger Wolfson to talk about storytelling, leadership, and why facts alone rarely change minds. A former Senate staffer, speechwriter, and Emmy-winning Hollywood writer, Roger brings a unique perspective shaped by careers in both politics and entertainment. We discuss what leaders can learn from great storytellers, why Democrats often struggle to connect with voters, and how authentic personal stories can inspire action in ways statistics never will. The conversation also explores misinformation, social media, artificial intelligence, and the growing challenge of helping people feel connected in an increasingly fragmented world. Roger's message is ultimately about hope: if leaders learn to communicate from the heart, they can rebuild trust, strengthen communities, and inspire a new generation to engage in public life. 00:00 Introduction & Why Stories Matter 02:00 Roger Wolfson's Political Origin Story 06:00 Working for Joe Lieberman, John Kerry & Ted Kennedy 08:00 Lessons from the Senate & Lindsey Graham 10:00 Paul Wellstone's Influence & Life-Changing Loss 11:00 Leaving Politics & Sailing Around the World 12:00 From Washington to Hollywood 15:00 The Work Ethic That Built a Screenwriting Career 18:00 Why Stories Move People More Than Facts 21:00 Great Storytellers in Politics 24:00 Cory Booker, John Lewis & Joe Biden 29:00 Storytelling as a Leadership Skill 32:00 The First Rule of Great Storytelling 36:00 What Is Blue Heartbeat? 40:00 Fighting Disinformation Through Storytelling 43:00 Building Connection in a Divided America 46:00 Jaime Harrison on Hope, Cynicism & Leadership 52:00 Rapid Fire Questions 55:00 The Sit Your Ass Down Award: Elon Musk 57:00 Who Are the Main Characters in American Politics? 59:00 AI, Social Media & The Future of Democracy 1:01:00 Final Thoughts & Blue Heartbeat Mission 1:02:00 Closing Remarks SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: / @atourtablepodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL... 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: / harrisonjaime Twitter/X: / harrisonjaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: / atourtableshow Twitter/X: / atourtableshow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: / at.our.table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.b... FOLLOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN: X/Twitter - @HRC Bluesky - @hrc.org TikTok - @humanrightscampaign Instagram - @humanrightscampaign YouTube - @hrcmedia Facebook - Human Rights Campaign #AtOurTable #jaimeharrison #RogerWolfson #speechwriting #politicalleadership
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I asked Roger Wolfson what scares him most about social media. His answer: disinformation, and a business model built to atomize us into smaller and smaller groups until the only person you interact with is yourself: https://youtu.be/v-iyueS5Qoc
Roger Wolfson: From the Senate Floor to Hollywood | At Our Table
We sit down with Roger Wolfson to talk about storytelling, leadership, and why facts alone rarely change minds. A former Senate staffer, speechwriter, and Emmy-winning Hollywood writer, Roger brings a unique perspective shaped by careers in both politics and entertainment. We discuss what leaders can learn from great storytellers, why Democrats often struggle to connect with voters, and how authentic personal stories can inspire action in ways statistics never will. The conversation also explores misinformation, social media, artificial intelligence, and the growing challenge of helping people feel connected in an increasingly fragmented world. Roger's message is ultimately about hope: if leaders learn to communicate from the heart, they can rebuild trust, strengthen communities, and inspire a new generation to engage in public life. 00:00 Introduction & Why Stories Matter 02:00 Roger Wolfson's Political Origin Story 06:00 Working for Joe Lieberman, John Kerry & Ted Kennedy 08:00 Lessons from the Senate & Lindsey Graham 10:00 Paul Wellstone's Influence & Life-Changing Loss 11:00 Leaving Politics & Sailing Around the World 12:00 From Washington to Hollywood 15:00 The Work Ethic That Built a Screenwriting Career 18:00 Why Stories Move People More Than Facts 21:00 Great Storytellers in Politics 24:00 Cory Booker, John Lewis & Joe Biden 29:00 Storytelling as a Leadership Skill 32:00 The First Rule of Great Storytelling 36:00 What Is Blue Heartbeat? 40:00 Fighting Disinformation Through Storytelling 43:00 Building Connection in a Divided America 46:00 Jaime Harrison on Hope, Cynicism & Leadership 52:00 Rapid Fire Questions 55:00 The Sit Your Ass Down Award: Elon Musk 57:00 Who Are the Main Characters in American Politics? 59:00 AI, Social Media & The Future of Democracy 1:01:00 Final Thoughts & Blue Heartbeat Mission 1:02:00 Closing Remarks SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: / @atourtablepodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL... 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: / harrisonjaime Twitter/X: / harrisonjaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: / atourtableshow Twitter/X: / atourtableshow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: / at.our.table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.b... FOLLOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN: X/Twitter - @HRC Bluesky - @hrc.org TikTok - @humanrightscampaign Instagram - @humanrightscampaign YouTube - @hrcmedia Facebook - Human Rights Campaign #AtOurTable #jaimeharrison #RogerWolfson #speechwriting #politicalleadership
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Obama's advice to Democrats was simple: talk like human beings. Roger Wolfson on why authenticity is the only currency that travels now — https://youtu.be/v-iyueS5Qoc
Roger Wolfson: From the Senate Floor to Hollywood | At Our Table
We sit down with Roger Wolfson to talk about storytelling, leadership, and why facts alone rarely change minds. A former Senate staffer, speechwriter, and Emmy-winning Hollywood writer, Roger brings a unique perspective shaped by careers in both politics and entertainment. We discuss what leaders can learn from great storytellers, why Democrats often struggle to connect with voters, and how authentic personal stories can inspire action in ways statistics never will. The conversation also explores misinformation, social media, artificial intelligence, and the growing challenge of helping people feel connected in an increasingly fragmented world. Roger's message is ultimately about hope: if leaders learn to communicate from the heart, they can rebuild trust, strengthen communities, and inspire a new generation to engage in public life. 00:00 Introduction & Why Stories Matter 02:00 Roger Wolfson's Political Origin Story 06:00 Working for Joe Lieberman, John Kerry & Ted Kennedy 08:00 Lessons from the Senate & Lindsey Graham 10:00 Paul Wellstone's Influence & Life-Changing Loss 11:00 Leaving Politics & Sailing Around the World 12:00 From Washington to Hollywood 15:00 The Work Ethic That Built a Screenwriting Career 18:00 Why Stories Move People More Than Facts 21:00 Great Storytellers in Politics 24:00 Cory Booker, John Lewis & Joe Biden 29:00 Storytelling as a Leadership Skill 32:00 The First Rule of Great Storytelling 36:00 What Is Blue Heartbeat? 40:00 Fighting Disinformation Through Storytelling 43:00 Building Connection in a Divided America 46:00 Jaime Harrison on Hope, Cynicism & Leadership 52:00 Rapid Fire Questions 55:00 The Sit Your Ass Down Award: Elon Musk 57:00 Who Are the Main Characters in American Politics? 59:00 AI, Social Media & The Future of Democracy 1:01:00 Final Thoughts & Blue Heartbeat Mission 1:02:00 Closing Remarks SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: / @atourtablepodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL... 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: / harrisonjaime Twitter/X: / harrisonjaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: / atourtableshow Twitter/X: / atourtableshow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: / at.our.table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.b... FOLLOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN: X/Twitter - @HRC Bluesky - @hrc.org TikTok - @humanrightscampaign Instagram - @humanrightscampaign YouTube - @hrcmedia Facebook - Human Rights Campaign #AtOurTable #jaimeharrison #RogerWolfson #speechwriting #politicalleadership
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Congratulations to future U.S. Representative Zyon Khalifa, SC-2; Come November, your voice will be heading to Washington! 🎉💙
I say this with no ill will or animosity: if you hate the Democratic Party, then please don’t run for our nomination. Don’t use our resources. Don’t rely on our volunteers. Don’t use our infrastructure. Don’t ask Democrats to invest their time, money, and energy in your campaign.