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From the Ground Up: Mussab Ali and Amanda Litman on What the Future of the Democratic Party Looks Like
Mike Nellis, Amanda Litman, and Mussab Ali
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Hey folks,
We’re live with a special bonus episode featuring Run for Something’s powerhouse co-founder, Amanda Litman, and Jersey City mayoral candidate Mussab Ali. This one’s fast, candid, and honestly pretty inspiring. We got personal, we got political, and we got real about what it takes to beat the machine and actually deliver for people.
[00:01:07] Amanda tees up why this race matters: an open seat, a crowded field, and affordability on the line — with Musab ready to take on the old guard.
[00:06:15] Mussab's origin story: losing his first race, winning the next by 68 votes, and what it taught him about talent, grit, and who deserves to be close to power.
[00:12:10] Policy with edge: upzoning without the glass-tower greed, fast & free buses that actually run, and a hard pledge to reject city-vendor money.
[00:18:45] Making politics fun (and effective): how authenticity and storytelling on TikTok/IG turn cynicism into energy — and bring voters in.
[00:24:30] The stakes and the dates: November 4th election, likely December 2nd runoff. How to help from anywhere, and why this race could set the tone for 2025.
With urgency,
—Mike
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Mike Nellis is a Democratic strategist and entrepreneur who has raised over $1 billion for Democratic campaigns and causes. He’s the founder of Authentic.org, an award-winning fundraising and advertising agency, and a former Senior Advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris. This Substack is where he writes with endless urgency about the issues of the day—and how we can save the Democratic Party and our democracy.
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