{"id":2426141,"date":"2025-04-22T10:49:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T14:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/progressive-pac-gives-democrats-talking-points-for-elon-musk-doge\/"},"modified":"2025-04-22T10:53:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T14:53:20","slug":"progressive-pac-gives-democrats-talking-points-for-elon-musk-doge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/progressive-pac-gives-democrats-talking-points-for-elon-musk-doge\/","title":{"rendered":"Progressive PAC gives Democrats talking points for Elon Musk, DOGE"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fprogressive-pac-gives-democrats-talking-points-for-elon-musk-doge%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2426141&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses how two progressive Democratic organizations, the progressive Change Institute and Data for Progress, are preparing to counter criticisms related to Elon Musk and the cryptocurrency DOGE in the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections. After conducting extensive surveys, they identified the most effective <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-exclusive-evidence-china-was-colluding-with-the-bidens-and-providing-information-on-how-to-defeat-president-trump-in-the-2020-election\/\" title=\"BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: Evidence China Was Colluding with the Bidens and Providing Information on How to Defeat President Trump in the 2020 Election\">talking points<\/a> for the Democratic Party. The strongest arguments highlighted issues like government efficiency and concerns over Social Security cuts, portraying DOGE as a tool for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/uaw-official-blasts-ford-for-relocating-manufacturing-from-ohio-to-mexico\/\" title=\"UAW Official Blasts Ford For Relocating Manufacturing From Ohio To Mexico\">corporate greed<\/a>. In contrast, less <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/critics-of-boosters-still-want-lockdowns\/\" title=\"Critics of Boosters Still Want Lockdowns\">effective arguments<\/a> included fears of a constitutional crisis or accusations of Musk exploiting the situation for personal gain.The article emphasizes a strategic shift for the Democrats, notably considering their recent electoral challenges, as they aim to unite and advocate against Musk and DOGE in a way that resonates wiht voters, especially independents.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Progressive PAC gives Democrats talking points for Elon Musk, DOGE<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2099861\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Two liberal Democratic groups aim to coordinate the party&rsquo;s response to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/elon-musk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Elon Musk\">Elon Musk<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/department-of-government-efficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Department of Government Efficiency\">Department of Government Efficiency<\/a> ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.<\/p>\n<p>The Progressive Change Institute and Data for Progress <a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/s3.boldprogressives.org\/DFP\/Progressive_Change_Institute_DFP_MEMO__The_Most_Persuasive_Messages_on_Criticizing_DOGE_During_Musks_Grand_Finale_4_22_25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"assembled the talking points\">assembled the talking points<\/a> after three months of polling and testing different arguments. Across the surveys, a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">clear pattern emerged &#038;mdash<\/a>; the most effective arguments centered around portraying DOGE as taking the wrong approach to government efficiency, exploiting fears of Social Security cuts and welfare programs, and enabling corporate greed. The least effective arguments related to fears of DOGE triggering a Constitutional crisis and allegations that Musk had a personal stake in government cuts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3387256\/fired-probationary-workers-complaints-dropped\/\">Fired probationary workers have their complaints dropped by investigating agency<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3382505\/inside-nih-taxpayer-funded-trans-study\/\">Inside NIH&#8217;s taxpayer-funded trans study on the &#8216;benefits&#8217; of puberty blockers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3387191\/house-democrats-el-salvador-yet-to-meet-kilmar-abrego-garcia\/\">House Democrats in El Salvador have yet to meet Kilmar Abrego Garcia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>An April 4 through 7 survey of 1,220 likely voters and a March 8 through 10 survey of 1,169 likely voters found that the single most effective argument was that DOGE was taking the wrong approach to efficiency and the government should instead focus on cracking down on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-read-my-lips-no-new-audits\/\" title=\"Biden: Read My Lips, No New Audits\">corporate tax cheats<\/a>. This was especially true among independents.<\/p>\n<p>The March survey found that 68% of respondents found the argument convincing, compared to 32% who did not.<\/p>\n<p>The <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">second most effective approach was expl<\/span>oiting<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"> fears over<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3375646\/supreme-court-temporarily-allows-firings-independent-agency\/\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Social Security cuts<\/a>, pointing to some expert opinions that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/finance-and-economy\/3330133\/social-security-administration-closing-civil-rights-office-employees-leave\/\" target=\"_blank\">firing<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/finance-and-economy\/3330133\/social-security-administration-closing-civil-rights-office-employees-leave\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">  employees<\/a> would result in worse service. This approach was the second most effective on Democrats, independents, and overall.<\/p>\n<p>Though accusing Musk of using DOGE to steal was the most effective argument for Democrats, it was less convincing for independents and Republicans. <\/p>\n<p>The least effective was exploiting fears of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/opinion\/columnists\/3315442\/constitutional-crisis-blame-democrats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Constitutional crisis.<\/a> The argument that DOGE&rsquo;s decision on how money was spent violated the Constitution was the least convincing of 16 lines of reasoning.<\/p>\n<p>Claims that Musk was using DOGE for insider information against competitors and that President Donald Trump was using DOGE to siphon money away from the poor toward his rich friends were similarly unconvincing.<\/p>\n<p>Among independents, <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">the most effective arguments were the wrong approach, fears over Social Security, and claims that Musk was using DOGE to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3317999\/doge-sets-sights-social-security-waste-elon-musk\/\" target=\"_blank\">steal money away from social services<\/a><\/span>. Arguments over DOGE being a conflict of interest for Musk were the least convincing.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3386374\/democrats-resist-trump-theater-procedure-tactics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">OUT OF POWER, DEMOCRATS RESORT TO THEATER AND PROCEDURE TO MOUNT TRUMP RESISTANCE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another effective approach was to isolate Musk from Trump. Survey responses found that solely accusing Musk of stealing or other misdeeds was significantly more convincing than accusing Trump of either being complicit or actively participating.<\/p>\n<p>Following their blistering defeat in November, a bruised Democratic Party has struggled to regain its footing to mount an effective defense against Trump. Some within the party view opposition to Musk and DOGE as a winning approach, becoming the focus of much of the party&rsquo;s energy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2099861\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2099861\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Progressive PAC provides Democrats with strategies for addressing Elon Musk and DOGE ahead of the 2026 midterms<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2653,"featured_media":2426142,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AP25036144334466.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[3685,23466,32192,53875],"class_list":["post-2426141","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-democrats","tag-doge","tag-elon-musk","tag-progressive-pac"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AP25036144334466.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2426141","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2653"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2426141"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2426141\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2426145,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2426141\/revisions\/2426145"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2426142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2426141"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2426141"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2426141"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}