Faiz Shakir, former campaign manager for Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign, is among eight candidates running to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee. The longshot candidate, who only entered the race in mid-January, spoke with Daily Kos about his vision for the Democratic Party, which includes turning it into a more working-class-oriented grassroots organization.

On Feb. 1, the DNC’s 448-person membership will choose a new leader. In addition to Shakir, the race includes former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, Minnesota’s Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Chair Ken Martin, former Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler, and others. 

Daily Kos, which is not endorsing anyone in this race, has reached out to all candidates.

This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.

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