General Discussion

Those two actions are the foundation which permits the restoration of democracy, protection of rights and liberties, and passage of laws the benefit the people and show that Dems can govern effectively.

Otherwise, even with majorities in both chambers and retaking the WH in 2029, any attempt at passing laws or exercising executive power would either be blocked or overturned.

Remember, Project 2025 was not written by the Republican Party, it was written by a conservative think tank, and then adopted by the Trump administration via the hiring of Russ Vought and other cabinet members. The RNC nor GOP caucus was not consulted.

I’m not sure it is strategically advantageous for the DNC to draft a Project 2029, which uses the framing of the conservatives, especially when Dems don’t even have the unity to sustain a shut down.

As 2026 unfolds, I think the economy, healthcare and the loss of rights and freedoms will emerge as the dominant issues on voters minds. Rather than campaigning on a laundry list of poll-tested topics, I think Dems should tap into the widespread misery, despair and anger that exists among the people, and use that emotional energy to their advantage.

But above all, the litmus test for all Dem senate candidates must be a willingness to kill the filibuster and expand the court once there is a Dem president. They don’t have to campaign on those positions, but they must show the will and the courage to govern fearlessly and unhesitatingly once in power.