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PRIMARYING SURVEY 4.22
4,112 surveyed
There is the overwhelming frustration that the Democratic establishment is failing to build a True Opposition that will STAND UP and DEFEAT Trump, and Bernie isn’t mincing his words about Establishment Democrats:
“If we waited on them to defeat Trumpism and move our country forward, we’d be waiting forever. So it is up to us.”
Last week David Hogg, a DNC vice chair, announced that his PAC, Leaders We Deserve, is launching a $20 million campaign that will include supporting younger, progressive candidates to run in primaries against incumbent Democrats.
It’s a bold initiative, and we wanted to understand how our movement feels about primarying Democratic incumbents who lack the grassroots support and fighting spirit needed to defeat Trump.
We surveyed more than 4,000 politically active progressives and Democrat-leaning voters:
COMMENTARY:
“I want to hear from the leaders every day in opposition to the Trump agenda.”
“Quit being wimps”
“I am tired of the same old playbook; we need grassroot action and respect for the average person.”
“Chuck Schumer needs to be replaced as leader”
“Some of the weakest people I have ever seen. If they won’t fight they need to move aside for someone who will.”
“Schumer and Jeffries need to step aside.”
“They need a wake up call and listen to what America is concerned with. Not just what they think America is concerned with!”
“Democrats unwilling to do what’s necessary to fight back need to be replaced by those who will.”
“Disappointment is the only thing I can say without resorting to four letter words.”
“We’re running out of time.”
A recent poll confirms that the vast majority of Democrats agree with Bernie—72% support abandoning a cautious, centrist approach when confronting Trump and his far-right allies.
If we’re going to meet the urgency of Trump’s renewed threat, we cannot sit back and wait for the Democratic Party establishment to get serious about building the kind of inclusive, energized movement our moment demands: we have no choice but to transform the Democratic Party from within.
Join our Citizen Action Team to help elect progressives coast to coast and fight back against Trump and the Oligarchs.
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Our Revolution is proud to be in Barbara Lee’s corner! Barbara is a close ally and a lifelong leader in progressive politics — and now she’s running for Mayor of Oakland, CA!
Barbara was the first black woman in Northern California elected to Congress, where she has put it all on the line to push for peace, stand up for poor and working people, and advocate for reproductive rights and so much more.
Barbara Lee is fearless, and we want to see her bring her strength and experience to the mayor’s seat!
The night before Tax Day, Our Revolution activists paid a visit to the Tax Man: Trump’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
We showed up at his $20 million dollar mansion in DC and lit up a project calling to Defund Oligarchs. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
Trump put a literal oligarch in charge of the IRS and he’s on a mission to deliver MASSIVE tax cuts to his fellow billionaires — paid for by us of course and cuts to programs millions of us rely on.
Here are just a few facts about Bessent:
Called concerns about oligarchy “class envy” during his confirmation hearing.
🙅 Opposes raising the federal minimum wage, claiming it would “distort markets.”
Protects power and pushes for fewer corporate regulations, giving billionaires even more unchecked influence.
Our Mission in this moment: #DefundOligarchy
Join our Citizen Action Team to get involved!
Elon Musk’s $290 Million Investment in Trump Is Already Paying Off — Big Time
In the lead-up to the 2024 election, Elon Musk funneled $290 million to help re-elect Trump. So far, Musk has reaped at least $117 billion in personal financial gains — a staggering return on investment of 40,300%. And he could see hundreds of billions in return from federal contracts, tax breaks, deregulation, and more from Trump.
Our Revolution is proud to be in Barbara Lee’s corner! Barbara is a close ally and a lifelong leader in progressive politics — and now she’s running for Mayor of Oakland, CA!
Barbara was the first black woman in Northern California elected to Congress, where she has put it all on the line to push for peace, stand up for poor and working people, and advocate for reproductive rights and so much more.
Barbara Lee is fearless, and we want to see her bring her strength and experience to the mayor’s seat!
We are proud to endorse Laura Cadena in the City Council race in Dallas Texas.
Laura served in City Hall for eight years and has a deep understanding of how local government can work hand-in-hand with the community.
From cost of living and affordable housing to climate action and sustainability, Laura is a champion on the issues that matter most. Now, she’s running a people-powered campaign to make sure public money serves the people of Dallas.
We’re happy to support Adam Bazaldua for re-election in District 7.
Adam chaired the Dallas Green Alliance before being elected to the city council in 2019, where he has served on committees for the environment, workforce education and equity, economic development, and more.
Adam has brought bold leadership and a vision for progress to City Hall, and now as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. We know he will continue to fight tirelessly for the people of Dallas.
In Fort Worth, we’re putting our support behind Chris Nettles in his run for re-election to City Council in District 8.
Chris understands that local government must meet the needs of Fort Worth’s growing population — working to expand public transportation, increase affordable housing, and grow the number of good-paying jobs.
He’s also developed a 3-step plan to help the houseless population, providing direct resources for health, skills training, and support for long-term stability.
Our Revolution recently joined with the American Postal Workers Union to organize a powerful grassroots Day of Action against privatization threats and attacks on collective bargaining.
From big cities like New York to small-towns in Iowa, thousands chanted “The U.S. Mail Is Not for Sale” and vowed to oppose plans by the Trump regime to dismantle the USPS.
As Mark Dimondstein, President of the APWU, told Our Revolution members at a recent virtual town hall, “Privatization is a mathematical equation—shifting public money to Wall Street investors for maximum profit, not service,” Dimondstein said.
“The administration’s corporate coup is hollowing out essential services, paving the way for billionaires to cash in while degrading workers’ rights.”