seek reelection as the National Committee's chairman and stepped down from office. At the 30th National Convention of the Communist Party USA, John Bachtell was elected as the new Chairman of the National Committee, thereby ending Webb's 14 years as the party's leader. During the 2016 Democratic primary, Webb defended Hillary Clinton and urged supporters of Bernie Sanders to support her in the general election. References External links Reflections on Socialism Socialism Revisited 1945 births Activists from Maine American Marxists American anti-poverty advocates Far-left politicians in the United States American socialists Communist Party USA politicians Living people St. Francis Xavier University alumni University of Connecticut alumni