Democrats are in an excellent position for a blue wave in November. But blue waves do not just happen; they need to be nurtured and funded. The Democratic brand is still dismal with voters and leadership has yet to put forward a proactive agenda. But Trump’s declining poll numbers present an opportunity to reclaim power. As we saw with the primaries in Texas and North Carolina last week and with special elections since Trump 2.0, Democrats want to win and are willing to toss aside establishment candidates to do so. We need candidates who meet the moment.
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Giving Tuesday is upon us and I wanted to pass on some advice for how to maximize your donations and impact. This year, I am particularly focused on communities and issues that have been targeted by the Trump Administration and DOGE cuts.
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I am sure by now we have all seen the amazing video of Maine Gov. Janet Mills standing up to President Trump. This was the first time in many weeks I felt an inkling of hope. The Trump Administration’s slow coup has been awful in its own right but our elected “leaders” have left me dispirited (with Gov. Mills, Sens. Chris Murphy, Brian Schatz, Tina Smith, Elizabeth Warren and the evergreen AOC among notable exceptions). I even went on the record with The New York Times to express my displeasure and that of nearly every person I have spoken with since January 20 -- whether a donor or a fellow school bus stop Mom -- over the business as usual response.
Democrats are in the minority in both the House and the Senate. But they can still DO SOMETHING to demonstrate that this moment is unprecedented, unlawful, and unacceptable. Too many leaders are relying on litigation and Trump’s likely implosion to save us. That is an insufficient response, to say the least. I have heard, “Oh, not everything is a five-alarm fire” and “We have to pick our battles and not respond to everything” or that “Democrats should roll over and play dead.” NO. That is WRONG.
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