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American Focus > Blog > Politics > ‘Furious and looking for action’: DOGE is turning into a Democratic candidate recruitment tool
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‘Furious and looking for action’: DOGE is turning into a Democratic candidate recruitment tool

Last updated: February 25, 2025 3:13 pm
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The recent government cuts led by Elon Musk have sparked a wave of opposition to President Donald Trump among Democrats. This backlash has energized a new wave of potential candidates who are considering running for political office in the upcoming years. One major candidate recruitment organization, Run For Something, has seen a significant increase in new applications following Musk’s actions to push federal workers out.

The surge in interest from potential candidates has prompted Run For Something to host an “Ask Me Anything” event on a subreddit focused on Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Democratic strategists believe that fired federal workers could be powerful recruits for the upcoming midterms, as they can effectively communicate the impact of Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency cuts on voters.

Since Trump’s reelection in November, approximately 20,000 people have joined Run For Something, with 10% of them signing up in the past week alone. Democrats are hoping that the outrage over the government cuts and House Republicans’ efforts to slash funding to Medicaid will galvanize grassroots energy that will help them regain momentum after their losses in 2024.

The backlash against Musk’s cuts to the federal government has already led to confrontations between House Republicans and angry constituents at town halls. Clips of Republican lawmakers being booed by constituents have gone viral on social media, and anti-Musk protesters have gathered outside congressional offices in swing districts in states like Arizona, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Despite Musk and Trump standing firm in their actions, Democrats are seizing on the public anger to recruit a diverse group of non-traditional candidates for the midterms. The recent layoffs of government workers and the negative impact on scientific research funding and veterans have further fueled the opposition to Musk and his agency. Polls have shown that a majority of Americans disapprove of Musk’s actions, providing Democrats with an opportunity to harness this backlash in the upcoming elections.

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As Democrats work to capitalize on the public anger and recruit new candidates, they hope to present a united front against Trump and his administration. The grassroots energy generated by the opposition to Musk’s cuts may prove to be a defining feature of the upcoming election cycle, as Democrats seek to rally disenchanted voters and push back against the current administration’s policies. An accompanying memo has urged Democrats to shift their focus when addressing the wealth of individuals like Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Instead of criticizing them for their riches, the memo emphasizes the potential negative impact they could have on key safety net programs while further enriching themselves. This strategic shift aims to connect these actions to voters in a more compelling way, by highlighting the real-life stories of federal workers affected by budget cuts.

C.J. Warnke, the communications director for House Majority PAC, emphasized the importance of humanizing the consequences of budget cuts by sharing the stories of those directly impacted. By putting a face to these cuts, people are more likely to empathize and understand the implications when they realize that it could be their friends and neighbors losing their jobs.

Progressive group Indivisible has also taken a stance on the issue, releasing a memo titled “Musk Or Us” to mobilize volunteers to attend congressional town halls and question lawmakers about the Trump-Musk budget power grab. The group is calling attention to Musk’s influence over government spending and the potential consequences for essential programs.

Ezra Levin, co-founder of Indivisible, highlighted the significance of the federal freeze implemented by Trump’s administration, which was later rescinded. This event served as a turning point in bringing attention to the issue and has since gained momentum.

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By reframing the conversation around the impact of budget cuts on real people and emphasizing the role of wealthy individuals like Musk and Trump in these decisions, Democrats hope to build a stronger connection with voters. This approach aims to make the consequences of these actions more tangible and urgent, urging individuals to take action and hold lawmakers accountable for their decisions.

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