The Feb. 1 election marks the opening chapter of Democratic efforts to rebuild following the party‘s 2024 election losses.

As the race to lead the Democratic party heats up, they avoid some of the biggest questions about their future.

The eight people vying for the position of chair were featured last and while there was no clear winner, there was definitely a loser.

Matt Bennett, a centrist Third Way Democrat who served in the Clinton White House, said he and his organization also support Wikler, an unashamed progressive. Bennet explained to Salon that “Ben is interested in winning the election and is not interested in involving the party or himself in internecine battles within the party.”

The Democratic National Committee held the first of four officer forums on Saturday afternoon, and qualifying candidates for top leadership roles laid out their platforms and strategies while attempting to differentiate one another from the now-crowded field.