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Centrist Democrats launch $15 million campaign to curtail DSA influence

The Democratic Party‘s centrist wing is escalating its fight against the Democratic Socialists of America, with the think tank and advocacy organization Third Way launching a $15 million campaign to blunt the socialist movement’s growing influence ahead of the 2028 presidential race.

Centrist Democrats launch $15 million campaign to curtail DSA influence

TL;DR

  • Third Way, a centrist Democratic think tank, is launching a $15 million campaign.
  • The campaign aims to counter the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
  • The effort is focused on the period leading up to the 2028 presidential race.
  • Tactics include public opinion research, opposition research, digital advertising, and outreach.
  • Third Way believes the Democratic Party should not be associated with "far-left radical ideas and stances."