Common Sense Coalition
Building a common sense movement in the Democratic Party to heal America's fraying social fabric.
America is exhausted. We must push back on the chaos.
We are building a vocal movement to counter the chaos, pessimism, and extremism that has overwhelmed American politics and society.
We must rebuild trust and restore sanity by focusing on the practical concerns of everyday Americans.
MAGA Republicans make anger and chaos their strategy.
Meanwhile, our allies on the far left tell a pessimistic story about America and demand wholesale change.
Americans are fed up
This politics of resentment wins media attention but tears apart America's social fabric.
It is time for a common sense comeback
Center-left moderates must work together to elevate pragmatic leaders and build a common sense movement that inspires.
Policy Approach
Prioritize economic advancement
Americans want to build better lives for themselves and their families. First and foremost, common sense leaders help them do that.
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Focus on everyday Americans
America’s elites are doing just fine. Common sense leaders focus on the challenges, aspirations, and experiences of the rest of the country.
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Invest in healthy communities
Crime, addiction, and loneliness affect too many Americans. Common sense leaders invest in our police, social services, and the community connections that bring out the best in us.
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Defend personal freedom
Individual liberty is part of America's DNA. Common sense leaders preserve the right to love who you love, to make personal health choices, and to speak your mind freely.
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Ensure a fair system
Freedom is threatened when the system is truly unfair. Common sense leaders fight the monopolistic businesses, healthcare inflation, gerrymandering, and other broken systems that prevent us from being truly free.
Governing Style
Reject resentment politics
The vast majority of Americans lead kind and honest lives. Common sense leaders remind us of our common values and push back on the tempting playbook of victimhood and demonization.
Choose progress over perfection
Tangible wins are hard to come by. Common sense leaders are pragmatic, action-oriented, and willing to compromise when it moves things forward.
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Build up rather than tear down
America's institutions are some of the most just and effective in the world. Common sense leaders make these institutions even better, rather than undermine them
Promote Responsibility
America cannot thrive without a culture of responsibility. Common sense leaders encourage responsibility to oneself, to community, and to country.
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Abide by principle, not personal interest
America is a nation of high ideals. Common sense leaders follow this example by choosing good citizenship over cynicism or self-interest.
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Obama had it right
In 2004, Barack Obama laid out his unapologetically positive, pragmatic, and patriotic vision for America.
Our best chance to turn down the rage and chaos is to build a common sense coalition powerful enough to see his vision come to life.
Please join us in building this movement
Paid for by Common Sense Coalition, which is organized and operates under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code.