Democratic mayors in red states launch new group to counter MAGA, far-left extremes
Summary
A group of 15 Democratic mayors from Republican-leaning states is starting a new organization called Blue Cities/Red States. They want to push a moderate Democratic message and offer an alternative to both the MAGA movement and far-left groups, focusing on issues like public safety and economic growth.Key Facts
- The group is made up of 15 Democratic mayors governing cities in mostly Republican states.
- Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb leads the group, and Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins will host its launch event.
- The group represents cities with over 7 million people across 11 states that lean red or purple politically.
- They aim to promote practical leadership and work against political extremes on both sides.
- Their platform will include fundraising, polling, media strategies, and message testing for upcoming elections.
- The group plans to work with members of Congress to align political agendas.
- The mayors believe focusing on city-level issues like affordability and public safety can help rebuild trust in the Democratic Party.
- They hope to expand Democratic support into states that are usually Republican by investing in mayoral leadership.
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