DIVIDED WE FALL
The Democratic Party faces a widening divide, creating a strategic opening for new leadership.
Progressive Wing
DSA, AOC, Zohran Mamdani
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Gaining momentum with younger voters
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Economic redistribution focus
- Climate action priority
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Foreign policy divides party
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Primarily powered by small-dollar donors
DCCC Establishment
Traditional Party Infrastructure
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Substantial financial resources
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Criticized as ineffective
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Out of touch with grassroots
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Resistant to strategic change
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$46.6M cash on hand
What Do Voters Think?
61% of Americans view Democrats in Congress unfavorably
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Too much focus on climate change, abortion, identity and global issues
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Too little focus on affordability, cost of living, public safety, border security, domestic concerns
The "Third Way" offers a historical blueprint
In 1992, Bill Clinton demonstrated that a repositioning of the Democratic Party is possible, while staying progressive, by focusing on what Americans want
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Positioned as "New Democrat" combining fiscal responsibility with social progressivism
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Tough-on-crime policies balanced with investments in education and technology
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Free trade paired with worker protections
The end result: won traditionally Republican states and built coalition of traditional Democrats and suburban moderates
The future is under our tent
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THE FIVE PILLARS
BFT PAC will only back candidates who sign the Five Pillars pledge
1. Ban Congressional Stock Trading
86% of the public supports this
No individual stocks or options for members of Congress, spouses, dependent children, or senior staff. Only diversified index funds, mutual funds, T-bills, or true blind trusts. 90-day divestment or transfer to a blind trust for all covered persons. Enforcement - Disgorgement of gains plus 3x+ penalties per violation - Automatic public DOJ referral for willful cases - Lifetime committee ban for repeat offenders Why It Matters - Bipartisan voter backing - Removes conflicts, restores trust in Congress - If you write the rules, you don’t play the market Members and their families must use blind trusts or broad index funds or face the consequences.
2. No More Congressional Tenure
87% of the public supports this
12-year cap in the House (6 terms); 12-year cap in the Senate (2 terms). No waivers, no member-specific exemptions. Enforcement - Requires a constitutional amendment under U.S. Term Limits v. Thornton - Immediate caucus reforms Why It Matters - Breaks the seniority cartel and opens seats to new leaders - Increases competition, reduces safe-seat complacency - Curbs lobbyist leverage tied to long tenures Public service is a tour, not a career. After 12 years you pass the baton, so new voices can serve and the people keep the power.
3. Legislate to Innovate
80% of Americans think the financial system favors the powerful
Recognize code as speech and digital outputs as property to protect builders and users. Legalize prediction markets with CFTC-aligned guardrails and non-custodial design. Clear federal rules for digital assets and clarity on tax implications. Enforcement - Tough anti-fraud standards: audits, disclosures, and 24-hour incident reporting - Disgorgement plus enhanced penalties for scams and repeat violations Why It Matters - Keeps jobs, talent, and investment in the U.S. - Make the U.S. the home of digital assets and the global standard for markets - Protects consumers while unlocking responsible capital formation Build here under clear rules, protect people, and let transparent markets, not insiders, set expectations. Beat China and lead the world on the internet.
4. Mobile Voting
In 2024, only 7% of Americans (primary voters) picked 87% of Congress
Mobile voting opens the door for everyone. Keep in-person voting and add pathway for mobile voting to increase election turnout. End-to-end verifiable mobile ballots with voter receipts and paper backups. Phased rollout: veterans abroad and disability access first, then local primaries, then statewide Enforcement - NIST/EAC-aligned standards, open code, independent security audits and public reports - 24-hour incident reporting, public pause-and-cure protocols Why It Matters - 91% of U.S. adults have a smartphone, so secure voting can meet voters where they already are - Tusk Philanthropies has funded 20+ pilots across 7 states and committed $10M to this endeavor - In Tusk’s West Virginia pilot, mobile voting raised turnout 3-5 percentage points among eligible voters Democracy is only for those who participate. Our Democratic Republic is too valuable to lose by not meeting voters where they are.
5. A "Third Way" on Israel
70% of all voters support a permanent ceasefire in Gaza
Keep defensive systems like Iron Dome. Condition all offensive aid on verifiable civilian-harm mitigation, targeting reforms, and public reporting. Pair any military aid with a surge in humanitarian assistance and a U.S. path back to two-state diplomacy. Enforcement - End-use monitoring and Inspector General audits reported to Congress within 30 days - Quarterly public dashboard: strikes civilian-harm metrics, and compliance status, verified by independent monitors and press Why It Matters - AIPAC is a liability: 48% said they “could never support” a candidate funded by AIPAC or similar groups - Voters favor restraint and diplomacy and most back U.S. recognition of a Palestinian state Keep civilians safe, keep our aid accountable, and keep a real path to peace on the table.
BIG FUCKING TENT