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 @ISIDEWITHNewsUnited StatesJoe BidenDemocratic Party2024 ElectionsState Legislatures$10 Million Investment•••2yrs ago

Democrats Unveil $10 Million Strategy to Strengthen State Legislatures Ahead of 2024 Elections

The Democratic Party is launching a significant $10 million campaign aimed at bolstering state legislative candidates in the lead-up to the 2024 elections.

This move is designed to support down-ballot candidates while also boosting President Joe Biden's profile. The initiative underscores the importance of state legislative races, which often do not receive as much attention as the presidential race but are crucial for shaping policy and governance at the state level. The investment is a strategic effort to counteract previous cycles where Democrats felt outspent and out-organized.

This announcement comes as a direct challenge to the Republican State Leadership Committee, which has yet to reveal its spending plans for the upcoming election cycle.

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 @GuiltyInd3p3ndentFar-right from New Jersey  commented…2yrs2Y

Just more proof that Dems are trying to buy their way into controlling everything, state by state.

 @ReformOliviaRight-Wing from Colorado  commented…2yrs2Y

Looks like the Democrats are trying to buy their way into controlling more state legislatures, classic move.

 @Ind3pend3ntWhitingLibertarianfrom Washington  commented…2yrs2Y

Throwing money at politics again, huh? Maybe we should focus on reducing government power instead of constantly fighting over who gets to control it.

 @ActivistBradyProgressive from California  commented…2yrs2Y

I'm absolutely thrilled to see the Dems stepping up their game with this $10 million investment in state legislature races. It's about time we recognize the power of these positions in shaping our daily lives and policies at the state level. This move not only supports our local candidates but also strengthens the overall Democratic strategy leading into 2024, showing we're serious about making impactful changes across the board.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Does the idea of investing $10 million in state legislatures change your view on the importance of local vs. national elections?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you feel about political parties spending millions on election strategies rather than directly on community needs?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What does it say about our political system that parties need to spend large amounts of money to secure positions in state legislatures?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Democrats Announce a $10 Million Push for State Legislatures

https://nytimes.com

More candidates will be highlighted over the course of the summer ... Democrats’ being outspent and out-organized in state legislative races. The committee’s Republican counterpart, the Republican State Leadership Committee, has not announced a ...

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Democrats launch summer spending blitz highlighting state legislative races

https://abcnews.go.com

The presidential election is taking up much of the political oxygen in 2024. But Democrats are urging voters not to forget about state legislative races.

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