ActBlue, the Democratic Fund-Raising Powerhouse, Faces Internal Chaos...

by Reid J Epstein and Shane Goldmacher at New York Times

At least seven senior officials have left the group, setting off deep concerns about its future as it confronts scrutiny from congressional Republicans.

ActBlue, the online fund-raising organization that powers Democratic candidates, has plunged into turmoil, with at least seven senior officials resigning late last month and a remaining lawyer suggesting he faced internal retaliation.

The departures from ActBlue, which helps raise money for Democrats running for office at all levels of government, come as the group is under investigation by congressional Republicans. They have advanced legislation that some Democrats warn could be used to debilitate what is the party’s leading fund-raising operation.

The exodus has set off deep concerns about ActBlue’s future. Last week, two unions representing the group’s workers sent a blistering letter to ActBlue’s board of directors that listed the seven officials who had left. The letter described an “alarming pattern” of departures that was “eroding our confidence in the stability of the organization.”

What prompted so many longtime ActBlue officials to leave is not clear — none of the former officials agreed to be interviewed on the record.

“Like many organizations, as we undergo some transition heading into this new election cycle, we are focused on ensuring we have a strong team in place,” said Megan Hughes, an ActBlue spokeswoman. “We greatly appreciate the contributions of our incredible team members and remain deeply committed to the success of our organization and our mission to enable grass-roots supporters to make their voices heard.”

According to the letter from the ActBlue unions,…

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by Peter Bernegger at X

ActBlue in turmoil. You’re welcome Mr. Kirk and the nation.

Our team toiled for years on this and suffered many consequences along the way. Chris Gleason was instrumental as was Phillip Allison, and Draza Smith, Julie Seegers, Keith Schneider, James O’Keefe and many others behind the scenes doing critical work to expose Smurfing.

It was our privilege to do the project, researching, finding, exposing and bringing real action to bring down ActBlue. In addition to begin the process of stopping Smurfing (criminal money laundering into political campaigns).

We got the 20 State Attorney Generals opening criminal investigations last year into Smurfing, especially targeting ActBlue. A US House investigation opened and a US Senate investigation opened all last year.

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Caution: Smurfing is still happening, right now. It is infected pretty much every election in our nation. From federal to state to Mayoral and even school board races. Not every single race, but the majority.

Susan Crawford needs to be reported for criminally laundering money into her campaign, and, using Smurfing from other entities also including the Wisconsin Democratic Party, the DNC and others.

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