A new Democratic policy initiative, Project 2029, is aiming to draft a governing agenda for the party’s next presidential nominee, amid growing internal debate over whether Democrats need better ideas—or simply better messaging. The effort, modeled in part after Republicans’ Project 2025, is being led by former Democratic speechwriter Andrei Cherny.
The project has drawn criticism from progressives, who say it includes too many centrist voices and lacks bold economic populism. Advisory members include Jake Sullivan, Neera Tanden, and Jim Kessler of Third Way. Critics have pointed to Sullivan’s foreign policy legacy and Kessler’s past dismissal of populist politics as troubling signs for the party’s future direction.
The initiative follows Zohran Mamdani’s surprise victory in New York’s Democratic mayoral primary, where he ran on a clear progressive platform. Despite his popularity with young voters, national Democrats have withheld support.
The debate reflects broader divisions within the party about how to win back power from President Trump, through bold ideas or refined messaging.
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