Elect More Democrats: Veteran Analyst Len Lubinsky Shows How To Maximize The Impact Of Your Donation
Len Lubinsky
All races matter. Some matter more than others. - George Orwell paraphrased
Republicans figured out in Rat F*cked that by investing a small amount in state races they could rig the system and have an outsized impact. How? State officials can gerrymander and redistrict. Make it harder to vote. Loosen gun laws. Ban abortions. Block Medicare expansion...
And once Republicans have a trifecta you can do just about anything. Just look at Texas and Florida (A state government trifecta is a term to describe when one political party holds majorities in both chambers of the state legislature and the governor's office.
Unrigging the system to make sure every vote matters fairly, requires a deep understanding of races, districts and political dynamics? That's what Len Lubinsky specializes in. For over seven years he has been publishing Len's Political Notes. His free newsletter explains where your support can make the most difference. Use this map for Len's recommendations.
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Len Lubinsky
"Marching was not enough. The antidote to the election of Donald Trump is the election of Democrats. Kamala Harris. More Democrats in the US House and Senate. Governors. State legislators. Judges.
Len Lubinsky’s weapon of choice was his laptop. He starting writing in 2017 to encourage friends to give money to Democratic candidates. Len’s Notes and Letters remains true to the original purpose. Len urges people to provide financial support to Democratic candidates. Candidates for whom additional resources could make the difference between winning and losing." (Side note: Len does this as a labor of love. The newsletter is free and there is no donation link on his site).
Smart political analysis
Len covers all kinds of races including:
State School Superintendent
Treasurer/Comptroller/Auditor
Commissioner
Governor
Lt. Governor
Secretary of State
State Senate
State House of Representatives or House of Delegates or Assembly
Attorney General
Supreme Court
The kind of detailed analysis Len provides: "Connecticut 05. Former national teacher of the year, Jahana Hayes always seems somewhat vulnerable in this western Connecticut, Republican leaning district. The last actual poll was in November of 2023 – a poll funded by her Republican opponent, former State Senator George Logan. The poll attempted to demonstrate he would be competitive in 2024 and suggested he was up by 2 points. On June 30, Hayes reported she had $2 million available to Logan’s $1 million. Hayes is pro-union, pro-education, pro-gun safety, pro-women, and against climate change. Logan is focused on reducing inflation, especially the cost of gasoline. With the price of gasoline having dropped so far and so rapidly, maybe he will claim success. Help Jahana Hayes stay in Congress. DONATE. VOLUNTEER. See Len’s Political Note #542"
The Big Picture – State Legislatures
Why are state legislatures so important in terms of redistricting and, consequently, gerrymandering? Are they a good “bang for the buck” in terms of resources and reward? Why Is Gerrymandering Problematic? - RATF**KED: Why Your Vote Doesn’t Count by David Daley
Distort Voters’ Power. How does partisan gerrymandering distort the power of each person’s vote? What are some examples of this? What is “packing” and “cracking”?
More Extreme Congress. How does gerrymandering make our federal Congress more extreme? Does this happen equally on the political left and the political right? If not, why not?
Republicans Win Unearned Presidencies. How did gerrymandering, and the policies enacted by state legislatures elected under gerrymandered lines, help Trump win?
States Elections = High ROI
"State elections “might not be the sexy elections to invest in…but..they often provided the best value. Donations that would be a mere drop in the bucket to a presidential or Senate candidate might make all the difference at the local level. And policy outcomes…could actually be influenced in state capitals — unlike in gridlocked Washington DC.” (xiv)
In CT, Republican Linda McMahon spent $100 million on two losing Senate bids in 2010 and 2012. For less than a third, “REDMAP locked in control of half of Congress until at least 2020.
States legislatures in many states draw both congressional district lines as well as state legislative district lines. These districting decisions have long term consequences both within the state as well as nationally. Republicans have spent decades taking over state legislatures to be able to control redistricting and advantage their party. Democrats are tardy to the party." - Sister District
TakeAway: Don't get Rat F*cked by Republicans again. Maximize the impact of your political donation to elect more Democrats. Len's Political Notes show how.
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