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Democrats Advance Project 2029 as Centrists Lead Policy Drafts

Early drafts reveal deep skepticism from progressives concerned that the centrist focus could widen party divides.

Overview

  • Project 2029 has entered its drafting phase, with policy briefs set for quarterly release and eventual compilation into a book.
  • The initiative explicitly echoes the conservative Project 2025 by aiming to provide a ready-made agenda for the 2028 Democratic nominee.
  • A centrist advisory group led by Andrei Cherny includes Neera Tanden, Jake Sullivan, Justin Wolfers and Jim Kessler, while notable progressive figures are absent.
  • Prominent pollster Celinda Lake argued that the party’s challenge lies not in policy substance but in crafting a coherent narrative to convey its agenda.
  • Some strategists, including Adam Jentleson, warn that attempting to satisfy every faction could dilute bold proposals and deepen rifts within the party.