Democratic power players launch bipartisan effort to 'sabotage-proof' elections
Summary
A group of Democratic strategists called Democracy Defenders is raising $10 to 15 million to protect election integrity in key state races ahead of the 2028 U.S. presidential election. They aim to support candidates for Attorney General, Secretary of State, and state Supreme Court positions in battleground states to prevent attempts to undermine election results.Key Facts
- Democracy Defenders is a political action committee focused on election defense.
- The group targets down-ballot races for state offices that control election rules and certification.
- They plan to spend $10 to 15 million to support pro-democracy candidates.
- The effort focuses on battleground states where elections may be contested.
- Their goal is to "sabotage-proof" the 2028 election system.
- Key figures involved include Ben Wikler, Jim Messina, and Norm Eisen.
- The group is ramping up fundraising with events featuring former President Biden and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
- This effort follows concerns about actions by President Trump and allies to challenge or influence election outcomes since 2020.
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