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Today's ep of Battleground asks a question I think a lot of you On Here will have opinions on: If everyone hates political consultants, why are they still in charge?https://therecount.com/podcasts/battleground

I'm in the mood for some bright spots: Let me tell you about some of the amazing @runforsomething candidates who could make history in this election... AZ: Sarah Tyree is

Make a promise today: Do as much for democracy in 2021 as you’ve done in 2020. $$ & volunteering in the final month is fantastic!! And: If campaigns & orgs

During the DNCC I flagged how *so many* of our national leaders got their start in local office (which is one of many reasons to invest in @runforsomething.) This is

Been hearing rumblings about (a) people mad that Dems aren't canvassing; (b) some funders holding back $$ "until canvassing comes back” & (c) candidates feeling pressure to canvass. I want

In NY's primary, I didn't vote for Biden. (I believe in voting your in primaries, even in long-over races.) But I want to tell you a story -- in

Being engaged in local politics is part of practicing anti-racism. Reading the books is good, but it's also not enough: Hold your city council accountable for expanding affordable housing. Demand

Earlier this fall, I had a convo that’s kept me up nearly every night since: A supporter told me that while they loved @runforsomething, they simply couldn’t make us a

This week @runforsomething is hosting convos w/ folks including: @PeteButtigieg, @JoaquinCastrotx, @JulianCastro, @AnnaForFlorida, @JessicaPost, @ValerieJarrett, @CecileRichards, @GovHowardDean, @creynoldsnc, @aijenpoo, & @rweingarten. (WAY more