The Democratic Party’s premier fundraising machine is facing an uncertain future amid investigations, staff departures, and political headwinds. ActBlue stands accused by Republicans of illegally collecting money for Democrats during the 2024 election by using deceptive methods. But its brushes with controversy go back further than the last cycle. And its next chapter could be consequential for a Democratic Party that is out of power and directionless. Part 1 of this Washington Examiner series examined what accusations ActBlue faces. Part 2 examined how ActBlue cashes in on sometimes destructive protester politics. Part 3 will look at the political ramifications of ActBlue’s legal problems.
As Republicans investigate ActBlue, the Democrats’ chief fundraising platform, some party members suggest that Democrats should consider other platforms ahead of the 2026 midterm elections…