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Trump beat us again. But this time, it wasn’t just the Republicans handing him the win—it was House Democrats. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a widely respected and well-liked political figure, was vying to lead the powerful House Oversight Committee. Instead, establishment Democrats, in a secret ballot, chose to elevate 74-year-old Gerry Connolly.
It seems House Democrats didn’t get the message from the 2024 election: the American people will no longer tolerate business as usual in Washington, D.C., at our expense. We’ve lost our right to choose. We’ve lost any shred of moral clarity by funding and advocating for a genocide. We’re shamed for daring to bring up essential policies like Medicare for All.
That ends now. We’re not going back.
At No Dem Left Behind, it has long been our policy to avoid involvement in contested primaries. That changes today. We’re taking on the establishment, and 2026 will be the year of the working man and woman. We plan to identify candidates from diverse backgrounds and equip them with the tools and resources to run strong, well-funded campaigns.
We didn’t ask for this fight. But corporate Democrats—like Manchin, Sinema, and their allies—have forced us down this path. The protection of the Old Guard at the expense of the people will no longer be tolerated. And make no mistake: we will not back down.
We’re not doing this alone. A movement is building, and No Dem Left Behind is stepping up to help lead it. We’re not here to divide the party—we’re here to take it back from the corporations and oligarchs who have a stranglehold on our democracy.
If this is not the fight you signed up for, we understand if you choose to unsubscribe. But if you choose to stay, here’s what you can expect: we’re going to think BIG. We’re going to dream BIG. And we’re going to win BIG.
America is crying out for new leadership. People didn’t vote for Trump because they were inspired—they voted for him out of spite. And why? Because the D.C. establishment angered millions, driving them into the arms of a convicted felon. The American people overwhelmingly rejected corporate Democrats and Republicans alike.
This is an ambitious mission, and we need your help. Yes, we need funding, but we also need to expand our movement. If this vision resonates with you, share this message with allies who feel the same. We know it will also reach establishment figures—and we don’t care. We are taking back our party. Then, we’re taking back our country. And we will lead as true Democrats.
