Third Way commits $15 million to counter Democratic Socialists of America
Third Way, a centrist Democratic think tank, announced a $15 million program to counter the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) through 2028.
The effort will fund public‑opinion and opposition research, digital advertising, and outreach to activists and party officials, aiming to prevent the DSA from shaping the Democratic Party’s national image.
Third Way President Jonathan Cowan is the public face of the campaign, while senior vice‑president Kate deGruyter highlighted the threat posed by the DSA’s recent electoral gains, citing Abdul el Sayed’s upset win in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary and other DSA‑backed victories in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and Colorado.
Entities: Abdul el Sayed · Democratic Socialists of America · Jonathan Cowan · Kate deGruyter · Third Way
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The $15 million will fund public‑opinion research, opposition research, digital advertising, and outreach to activists and party officials. (Third Way)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] DSA‑backed candidate Nithya Raman advanced to the general election in Los Angeles mayoral race. (Election results)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Third Way aims to prevent the DSA from becoming synonymous with the Democratic Party’s brand. (Third Way)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kate deGruyter is senior vice‑president at Third Way and commented on the DSA threat. (Third Way)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Abdul el Sayed won the Michigan Democratic Senate primary over Rep. Haley Stevens. (Election results)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Third Way pledged $15 million to fight the Democratic Socialists of America between now and 2028. (Third Way)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jonathan Cowan is president of Third Way and the public face of the anti‑DSA effort. (Third Way)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] DSA‑backed candidate Janeese Lewis George was elected mayor of Washington, D.C. (Election results)