Democrats are pointing to Elon Musk’s government cuts as a catalyst for a new wave of opposition to President Donald Trump. They hope this will inspire more down-ballot candidates to run in future elections. The prospect of running for office is gaining traction, with a major candidate recruitment organization receiving over 2,000 new applications following Musk’s actions. Run For Something plans to host an event on Reddit to answer questions about running for political office, with a focus on Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Democratic strategists believe that fired federal workers could be strong candidates for the upcoming midterms, as they can effectively communicate the impact of Musk’s cuts on voters. About 20,000 people have joined Run For Something since Trump’s reelection, with a recent surge in interest. Democrats are hopeful that the backlash against Musk’s cuts and House Republicans’ efforts to reduce Medicaid funding will energize the party and attract new candidates. They aim to recruit non-traditional candidates, including former federal workers, for the midterms. The anger over Musk’s cuts has led to protests and confrontations at town halls, indicating a growing opposition. Democrats are seizing this momentum to mobilize voters and build a strong campaign against Musk and Trump. Warnke, director de comunicaciones de House Majority PAC, el súper PAC demócrata estrechamente alineado con el liderazgo de la Cámara. “Necesitamos amplificar estas historias y hacer que estos recortes sean reales para la gente”.
Indivisible, un grupo progresista formado durante la primera administración de Trump, se inclinó hacia los cortes DOGE en un memo a sus voluntarios, llamado “Musk Or Us”. El memo les instó a asistir a las asambleas municipales del Congreso durante el receso de esta semana y hacer preguntas sobre “el intento de poder presupuestario Trump-Musk” y “el control de Musk sobre el gasto gubernamental”.
Ezra Levin, co-fundador de Indivisible, dijo que los demócratas “no tenían jugo antes del congelamiento de la OMB”, refiriéndose al congelamiento federal implementado por la Casa Blanca de Trump y luego rescindido el mes pasado. “Ese fue el punto crítico cuando comenzó a hacerse popular y ha ido ganando fuerza desde entonces”.
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