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About Tuesday Night…
The last couple of days have been a hopeful reminder of what democracy can look like, of the value of showing up and stepping up.
Sen. Cory Booker didn’t just show up – he gave a marathon speech for the ages and gummed up the works (according to Senate rules) so that everyone had to stop and pay attention. That is exactly how we exert the power we do have. More please! Especially since voters in Wisconsin – and yes, even in Florida – clearly showed that they are not up for extremism.
Congratulations to Judge Crawford! Thank you to Josh Weill for stepping up! And a huge shoutout to NDTC learner, Gay Valimont, who not only stepped up in a ruby red district, but overperformed and flipped Escambia County, which hasn’t gone federally blue since 2006!
Remember, MAGA does not have a mandate. It’s why they underperformed Tuesday night. Bigly.
If you’re thinking of running for office, join us! We will help you. Read on for a great slate of NDTC trainings coming up!
Two Bootcamps You Should Know About:
We’re excited to invite you to two upcoming events to help keep Democrats sharp as we head into an election cycle:
Event 1: Virginia Candidate Bootcamp
Sat, Apr 5th, 9:00am-4:00pm EDT
Richmond Area, Virginia
Learn the skills to run a winning campaign and keep Virginia blue! Topics include fundraising, field management, messaging, and digital CTAs.
Event 2: Messaging Bootcamp: Smart Strategy in a Noisy Media Environment
Sat, Apr 12th, 11:00am-4:00pm EDT
Virtual Event
Cut through the clutter and connect with voters! Learn how to develop your core message, prepare supporters, create effective digital calls to action, and build media relationships.
Our Learners are Making a HUGE Impact!
Congratulations to the 165+ NDTC learners who won races on Tuesday night in Alaska, Florida, Illinois, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Wisconsin! We’re so proud of all these learners who stepped up, trained, and won!
Emon Thompson (MS, Jackson City Council – Ward 6) and Anne Huffman (FL, Haines City Commission – Seat 5) now go on to run offs. And a hundred more will serve on town councils, school boards, district boards and more in hundreds of capacities – mayors, treasurers, clerks, presidents, you name it! – that will impact their communities directly.
UPCOMING LIVE TRAINING
Virginia 2025 Candidate Bootcamp
Midterms are just around the corner. That’s why we’re excited to bring a FREE training opportunity to you in Richmond on April 5th! Our experts will share their knowledge on fundraising, field, messaging, and digital strategies to help you succeed in your campaign.
04.05
6am PDT
UPCOMING LIVE TRAINING
Developing Your Campaign’s Core Message
As we gear up for upcoming elections, it’s crucial that we build strong campaigns that resonate with voters. Let’s talk about your messaging strategy.
04.07
3pm PDT
UPCOMING LIVE TRAINING
How to Write Your Stump Speech
Looking at a blank screen and need help writing your first stump speech? We’ve got your back with this free training.
04.08
10am PDT
UPCOMING LIVE TRAINING
Messaging Bootcamp: Smart Strategy in a Noisy Media Environment
Learn to cut through noise, craft authentic messaging, and resonate with voters in a fractured media landscape in a FREE messaging bootcamp for Democrats.
04.12
8am PDT
National Women’s Law Center
No Tax Breaks for Billionaires
By ensuring that the wealthiest pay their fair share, and rejecting harmful budget and tax proposals, we can make the tax code work better for families and invest in critical priorities such as a child care guarantee, a national paid leave policy, and aging and disability care.
What’s On Our Newsfeeds
Why this story is important:
Republicans do not have a mandate, and that is crystal clear after the 4/1 elections.
Not only did Democrats significantly overperform in Florida, we also won important races in Wisconsin, including the Wisconsin Supreme Court race!
Why this story is important:
Trump is raising prices on everyday goods. Trump announced his tariff plan, and these sweeping tariffs will raise prices on many imported goods (which is more goods than you may think!).
Why is he doing this? To fund his tax handouts to billionaires.
Why this story is important:
Speaker Johnson is doing everything in his power to prevent a vote on a bill that would allow new parents to vote via a proxy. However, despite his best efforts, 9 Republicans joined Democrats to help get this bill to the floor. This was a major loss for Speaker Johnson.
Why this story is important:
Senator Cory Booker disrupted Senate business for 25 hours and 5 minutes.
In a speech for the history books, Senator Booker got in good trouble because it is not business as usual in our federal government.
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