Supporting a successful Democratic National Convention so we can beat Trump in November.
It is essential that Democrats nominate a candidate who has a strong and viable path to beating Donald Trump in November. As we approach the Convention in mid-August, the most important people in the party are not elected officials or donors or columnists, but rather the delegates whose job it is to select a nominee. In this time of uncertainty, Democrats must be prepared, informed, and organized. Delegates Are Democracy is being formed to provide support for an orderly, “small-d” democratic convention that supports the legitimacy of the process according to the rules of the Democratic Party and in the eyes of the American people.
Please join Delegates Are Democracy
Friday 7/18 at 10AM ET / 7AM PT
for an informational webinar featuring Elaine Kamarck, Founding Director at the Brookings Institution Center for Effective Public Management. Elaine has been a member of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the DNC’s Rules Committee.
Who We Are:
Delegates Are Democracy is a grassroots organization made up of Democratic activists who have worked for Democrats at the national, state, and local level. We have always believed in the importance of the Democratic Party in moving our nation forward, and know that a strong party and convention process is essential to defeating Donald Trump.
Our Position on President Biden:
President Biden is an honorable public servant, the leader of our Party, and the Party’s presumptive Presidential nominee. We are not organizing against him or to influence his decision whether or not to continue his campaign, but to clarify the role of the convention and its delegates in the Democratic Party and the democratic process.
Our Position on Vice President Harris:
Vice President Harris could make a strong candidate for the presidency. She has already received votes from 80+ million Americans. Our effort is not focused on a particular candidate -- we are focused on educating the public and preparing delegates for the important role they may play.
What We Are Doing:
Delegates Are Democracy is engaging DNC Convention Delegates across the nation, with an initial focus on key states that can serve as bellwethers for the rest of the country. Our organizing platform is about upholding and defending delegates as essential players in the democratic process.
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Direct Outreach to Delegates: We are contacting delegates directly, beginning in a few key states. Our initial efforts are focused on learning more about how delegates are thinking about the process ahead, the potentially vital role they may play in this election, and understanding what they would find most helpful as the Convention approaches.
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Education and Information: Early conversations with delegates indicate that even highly informed delegates still lack basic information about the process. We will reach delegates through direct contact, a credible and well-researched website, social media, and earned media.
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Public and Media Engagement: Our team is experienced with high-stakes media interaction, and we are preparing to engage with local and national media about our efforts and about the importance of an informed, well-run convention process that results in a strong nominee who can beat Donald Trump.
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Pushing Back Against Misinformation and Mischaracterizations: Opponents of the Democratic Party ticket are already seeking to undermine the validity and legitimacy of the convention process. We will counter these narratives by highlighting the essential democratic nature of the convention process and its long track record of nominating strong candidates for national elections.
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Filling a Vacuum: Due to an unstable political landscape, the formal institutions - like the DNC and state party organizations - that would nominally be charged with explaining and defending the valid role of delegates are unable to do so. Filling this information vacuum is essential to a healthy process.
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Charting a Course Toward Unity: An uncertain next few weeks risk sowing division within a Democratic Party that must emerge from the convention united against Donald Trump. Building awareness with activists and voters about who the delegates are and the legitimate role delegates play in democracy will help promote unity at a crucial time.