The Democratic Party's 'Project 2029,' an initiative by Andrei Cherny to develop a ready-made agenda for the party's next presidential nominee, is met with mixed reactions. While some strategists support its vision to unify the party's message, others express concern that it could upset the left's 'interest-group Borg' and deepen internal divisions. The project aims to publish a book of ideas and rally candidates, drawing inspiration from the Heritage Foundation's 'Project 2025.'
Dems 'Project 2029' plan met with mixed reactions, concern over upsetting left's 'interest-group Borg': Report
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Democratic Party's 'Project 2029,' an initiative by Andrei Cherny to develop a ready-made agenda for the party's next presidential nominee, is met with mixed reactions. While some strategists support its vision to unify the party's message, others express concern that it could upset the left's 'interest-group Borg' and deepen internal divisions. The project aims to publish a book of ideas and rally candidates, drawing inspiration from the Heritage Foundation's 'Project 2025.'
Trending- 1 Last year (2024): Mr. Trump spent much of his campaign distancing himself from Project 2025.
- 2 First few months back in power (2025): Mr. Trump executing Project 2025.
- 3 Monday (July 1, 2025): Shane Goldmacher detailed mixed opinions on Project 2029.
- 4 2028: Primary election season where Project 2029 aims to rally candidates.
- 5 2029: Target year for Project 2029's agenda.
- Potential for a more unified Democratic platform.
- Risk of deepening internal party divisions due to differing views on policy development.
- Influence on the 2028 primary election season by providing a pre-defined agenda for candidates.
What: The Democratic Party's 'Project 2029,' a plan to create a unified agenda for the next presidential nominee, is receiving mixed reactions and concerns about potential internal party divisions.
When: Report published July 4, 2025; planning and discussions are ongoing, targeting the 2028 primary election season.
Where: United States (implicitly, given the context of U.S. politics).
Why: To provide a set-in-stone agenda for the Democratic Party's next presidential nominee, address the perceived lack of a clear narrative, and counter the influence of 'Project 2025' from the right.
How: Andrei Cherny is organizing Democratic thought leaders to contribute to a publication ('Democracy: A Journal of Ideas') which will be turned into a book, aiming to rally presidential candidates behind these ideas during the 2028 primary election season.