Bulwark Takes The Senator Who Isn't Afraid To Punch Trump In The Face
Jun 6, 2025
Senator Chris Murphy, a U.S. Senator from Connecticut and founder of the American Mobilization Project, dives deep into the necessity of grassroots activism to protect American democracy. He discusses his PAC's focus on funding protests instead of campaigns, aiming to rally young voters against proposed Medicaid cuts and political corruption. Murphy highlights the transformative power of activism, recalling pivotal movements like the Women's March, while addressing the threats posed by Trump's administration to democratic values. His impassioned call to action urges immediate mobilization for sustained democracy.
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Mobilize 3% To Save Democracy
- Senator Murphy's PAC focuses on grassroots protest, not campaign funding.
- About 3% public mobilization is needed to stop democracy's destruction.
Medicaid Cuts & Youth Organizing
- Medicaid cuts would kick 16 million off healthcare for wealthy tax cuts.
- Youth organizing targets those hurt most and re-engages young voters.
Protests Influence Policy And Courts
- Protests successfully pressured Republicans to block Obamacare repeal.
- Mobilization signals courts about public support for democracy protection.