Primarying Democrats
Too many elected leaders in the Democratic Party are either unwilling or unable to meet the moment and are asleep at the wheel while Trump is demolishing the economy, challenging the foundations of our democracy, and creating new existential crises for our country by the day.
Today’s party politics has an unwritten rule: if you win a seat, it’s yours for life. No one serious in your party will challenge you. That is a culture that we have to break.
Leaders We Deserve Is Taking Action
Leaders We Deserve is launching a $20 million investment to usher in the next generation of Democrats who will go to the mat every day for the American people and use every tactic and tool to stop Trump’s radical right-wing, economically illiterate agenda.
Younger leaders simply bring a different level of urgency that we just aren’t seeing in our politics right now. We grew up with the existential threat of climate change bearing down on us. Adolescence today means active shooter drills and wondering if you’re going to survive math class. And we are told every election is the most important of our lifetime – that we must protect democracy at all costs – all while democracy continues to fail us.
It’s not because democracy can’t work, but because our politicians have failed to make it work for the people, and instead made it work for the special interests destroying our future.
Why This Matters
Like so many, we care deeply about this party. We want this party to be strong.
With all its flaws, the Democratic Party has played a critical role for progress in this country. Revitalizing and rebuilding it is important work. This party is worth fighting for, and not just for the sake of opposing Trump.
What that looks like right now is electing younger leaders who have the energy, passion, and vision to meet this moment with the urgency our country deserves.
Through all of this, some incumbents will rise to the challenge and emerge stronger. Others will demonstrate why they should be replaced. Either way, we all win.
If you’re ready to jumpstart the next generation of Democratic leadership, please donate right now to stand with us in this important fight.