Delaware Democrats push for an earlier primary day

Delaware Democrats are now vying to get an early primary day, competing with other states for the opportunity to give voters a chance to influence who Democrats nominate for president as the DNC prepares to shake up its primary calendar. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk speaks with Evelyn Brady, the State Chair of the Delaware Democratic Party, about Delaware’s pitch, Pennsylvania’s role, and preparing for a potential spotlight.

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:

:00 — Intro

:59 – The pitch for Delaware to move up in the primary calendar

1:40 – Conversations before Delaware’s push for an early primary

2:40 – Ideal scenario for Delaware

4:10 – How Delawareans would react to an early primary

5:48 – DNC meeting in New Orleans

6:54 – Competing with New Hampshire in the push for an early primary

8:10 – The importance of being close to Pennsylvania

9:20 – Preparing for the possibility of an early primary

10:22 – Whether or not Delaware is ready for the scrutiny of an early primary

11:43 – Joe Biden

12:03 – The next step in the process

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