Democratic National Committee, the formal governing body of the United States Democratic Party responsible for promoting Democratic candidates and coordinating party activities.
Acronym formed from 'Democratic National Committee,' established in 1848. 'Democratic' from Greek demokratikos (demos 'people' + kratos 'rule'), 'National' from Latin nationalis, and 'Committee' from Latin committere 'to entrust.'
The DNC operates from a building in Washington D.C. that was once burglarized in 1972, leading to the Watergate scandal that brought down President Nixon. Despite being the formal party organization, the DNC often finds itself in tension with grassroots movements, reflecting the ongoing struggle between institutional and populist politics.
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