Democratic Party Fundraising Behemoth Reportedly On Brink Of Implosion As Top Staff Rush For Exit
SUMMARY
ActBlue, the Democrats’ fundraising heavyweight, is in a tailspin after seven senior staffers bailed in February, leaving folks wondering what’s up. The New York Times says the nonprofit, a cash pipeline for campaigns big and small, is reeling—especially since it’s a lifeline for the party’s money machine. Two unions fired off a letter to the board, freaking out over an “alarming pattern” of exits that’s shaking their faith in the outfit. Big names like the customer service and partnerships directors, both with over a decade there, split, followed by the top lawyer, HR folks, and others. The last lawyer standing, Zain Ahmad, hinted at “retaliation” after losing email access—he’s now on leave. ActBlue’s Megan Hughes brushed it off, saying they’re just shuffling the deck for the next election cycle. But this hits as GOP Rep. Bryan Steil and 19 state AGs dig into claims of shady donor antics, sparked by whistleblowers. Virginia’s AG flagged “suspicious” cash flows last year.
