Liam Kerr
@liamkerr.bsky.social
Co-founder of WelcomePAC, strengthening the center-left by putting Democrats on offense in winnable center-right districts
Former: beat the IOC as co-founder of No Boston Olympics, served through AmeriCorps
Former: beat the IOC as co-founder of No Boston Olympics, served through AmeriCorps
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“…the share of Democrats identifying as liberal climbed from 33% in 2005 to 59% in 2025. The challenge: Among voters overall, the share identifying as liberal is just 28%.”
That’s why beating GOP requires #BigTent
@liamkerr.bsky.social
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/16/o...
That’s why beating GOP requires #BigTent
@liamkerr.bsky.social
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/16/o...
Elizabeth Warren wants a ‘big tent’ party — but only on her terms - The Boston Globe
Democrats will have to be flexible on social issues to win new voters.
www.bostonglobe.com
January 18, 2026 at 11:07 PM
“…the share of Democrats identifying as liberal climbed from 33% in 2005 to 59% in 2025. The challenge: Among voters overall, the share identifying as liberal is just 28%.”
That’s why beating GOP requires #BigTent
@liamkerr.bsky.social
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/16/o...
That’s why beating GOP requires #BigTent
@liamkerr.bsky.social
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/16/o...
The "Politics of Evasion" is back
Progressives are trying to co-opt the Big Tent narrative while dodging unpopular issues they use to exclude
NEW in The Boston Globe on Elizabeth Warren
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/16/o...
Progressives are trying to co-opt the Big Tent narrative while dodging unpopular issues they use to exclude
NEW in The Boston Globe on Elizabeth Warren
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/16/o...
Elizabeth Warren wants a ‘big tent’ party — but only on her terms - The Boston Globe
Democrats will have to be flexible on social issues to win new voters.
www.bostonglobe.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:25 PM
The "Politics of Evasion" is back
Progressives are trying to co-opt the Big Tent narrative while dodging unpopular issues they use to exclude
NEW in The Boston Globe on Elizabeth Warren
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/16/o...
Progressives are trying to co-opt the Big Tent narrative while dodging unpopular issues they use to exclude
NEW in The Boston Globe on Elizabeth Warren
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/16/o...
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NEW: My #SkiffCast Interview w/ @liamkerr.bsky.social
on the trials & tribulations of pushing the Democratic Party to the competitive center. thedispatch.com/podcast/the-... @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social
on the trials & tribulations of pushing the Democratic Party to the competitive center. thedispatch.com/podcast/the-... @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social
The Democrats’ Next Step | Interview: Liam Kerr
A thought-provoking look at the internal debates shaping the future of the Democratic Party.
thedispatch.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
NEW: My #SkiffCast Interview w/ @liamkerr.bsky.social
on the trials & tribulations of pushing the Democratic Party to the competitive center. thedispatch.com/podcast/the-... @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social
on the trials & tribulations of pushing the Democratic Party to the competitive center. thedispatch.com/podcast/the-... @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social
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My favorite part of the Deciding to Win report by @simonbazelon.bsky.social @liamkerr.bsky.social and Lauren Pope: A working definition of moderation!
"Being moderate means taking popular, heterodox positions—not defending the establishment."
"Being moderate means taking popular, heterodox positions—not defending the establishment."
October 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
My favorite part of the Deciding to Win report by @simonbazelon.bsky.social @liamkerr.bsky.social and Lauren Pope: A working definition of moderation!
"Being moderate means taking popular, heterodox positions—not defending the establishment."
"Being moderate means taking popular, heterodox positions—not defending the establishment."
Reposted by Liam Kerr
🚨 Donald Trump and the Republican Party are damaging our economy and threatening our democracy.
Democrats need to learn how to win again, but they can't do it with the same old tactics and candidates.
Here's exactly how Democrats can start winning: www.welcomestack.org/p/introducin...
Democrats need to learn how to win again, but they can't do it with the same old tactics and candidates.
Here's exactly how Democrats can start winning: www.welcomestack.org/p/introducin...
Introducing DECIDING TO WIN
Postmortem with a plan
www.welcomestack.org
October 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
🚨 Donald Trump and the Republican Party are damaging our economy and threatening our democracy.
Democrats need to learn how to win again, but they can't do it with the same old tactics and candidates.
Here's exactly how Democrats can start winning: www.welcomestack.org/p/introducin...
Democrats need to learn how to win again, but they can't do it with the same old tactics and candidates.
Here's exactly how Democrats can start winning: www.welcomestack.org/p/introducin...
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ICYMI: Tom Suozzi was one of the only members in 2024 to go on offense and take the issue of immigration head-on instead of pivoting or ignoring it.
Let’s make sure he wins again in 2026. www.welcomestack.org/p/the-tom-su...
Let’s make sure he wins again in 2026. www.welcomestack.org/p/the-tom-su...
The Tom Suozzi Endorsement
Why Suozzi Keeps Getting It Done
www.welcomestack.org
September 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
ICYMI: Tom Suozzi was one of the only members in 2024 to go on offense and take the issue of immigration head-on instead of pivoting or ignoring it.
Let’s make sure he wins again in 2026. www.welcomestack.org/p/the-tom-su...
Let’s make sure he wins again in 2026. www.welcomestack.org/p/the-tom-su...
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Up North, we celebrate the Revolution, but whisper about the Civil War.
As West Point re-hangs a portrait of Robert E. Lee, it’s time for Democrats to rediscover the other Union pride.
And give credit to the Southern Unionists who made the difference.
www.welcomestack.org/p/890-the-ot...
As West Point re-hangs a portrait of Robert E. Lee, it’s time for Democrats to rediscover the other Union pride.
And give credit to the Southern Unionists who made the difference.
www.welcomestack.org/p/890-the-ot...
890: (the other) Union Pride
Southern Unionists & modern debates
www.welcomestack.org
August 31, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Up North, we celebrate the Revolution, but whisper about the Civil War.
As West Point re-hangs a portrait of Robert E. Lee, it’s time for Democrats to rediscover the other Union pride.
And give credit to the Southern Unionists who made the difference.
www.welcomestack.org/p/890-the-ot...
As West Point re-hangs a portrait of Robert E. Lee, it’s time for Democrats to rediscover the other Union pride.
And give credit to the Southern Unionists who made the difference.
www.welcomestack.org/p/890-the-ot...
Up North, we celebrate the Revolution, but whisper about the Civil War.
As West Point re-hangs a portrait of Robert E. Lee, it’s time for Democrats to rediscover the other Union pride.
And give credit to the Southern Unionists who made the difference.
www.welcomestack.org/p/890-the-ot...
As West Point re-hangs a portrait of Robert E. Lee, it’s time for Democrats to rediscover the other Union pride.
And give credit to the Southern Unionists who made the difference.
www.welcomestack.org/p/890-the-ot...
890: (the other) Union Pride
Southern Unionists & modern debates
www.welcomestack.org
August 31, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Up North, we celebrate the Revolution, but whisper about the Civil War.
As West Point re-hangs a portrait of Robert E. Lee, it’s time for Democrats to rediscover the other Union pride.
And give credit to the Southern Unionists who made the difference.
www.welcomestack.org/p/890-the-ot...
As West Point re-hangs a portrait of Robert E. Lee, it’s time for Democrats to rediscover the other Union pride.
And give credit to the Southern Unionists who made the difference.
www.welcomestack.org/p/890-the-ot...
Why is Mamdani pivoting to the center?
Look to AOC campaign doc for the “Signal” vs. the Substance
www.welcomestack.org/p/892-dsas-s...
Look to AOC campaign doc for the “Signal” vs. the Substance
www.welcomestack.org/p/892-dsas-s...
892: DSA's Signal vs Substance
Another thing to learn from Mamdani: everyone pivots away from the left
www.welcomestack.org
August 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Why is Mamdani pivoting to the center?
Look to AOC campaign doc for the “Signal” vs. the Substance
www.welcomestack.org/p/892-dsas-s...
Look to AOC campaign doc for the “Signal” vs. the Substance
www.welcomestack.org/p/892-dsas-s...
893: Newsom vs. Whitmer
Democrats are giving the kids unlimited screen time
www.welcomestack.org
August 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
And the first state to vote in the 2028 presidential primary will be ...
www.welcomestack.org/p/894-living...
www.welcomestack.org/p/894-living...
894: Living Free in 2027
New Hampshire will be the first primary state
www.welcomestack.org
August 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
And the first state to vote in the 2028 presidential primary will be ...
www.welcomestack.org/p/894-living...
www.welcomestack.org/p/894-living...
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Starting in 2032, the White House will look like the Senate.
That should make Democrats nervous, and force changes fast. www.welcomestack.org/p/896-white-...
That should make Democrats nervous, and force changes fast. www.welcomestack.org/p/896-white-...
896: White House is the New Senate
Realignment required by 2032
www.welcomestack.org
August 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Starting in 2032, the White House will look like the Senate.
That should make Democrats nervous, and force changes fast. www.welcomestack.org/p/896-white-...
That should make Democrats nervous, and force changes fast. www.welcomestack.org/p/896-white-...
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With 896 until the first 2028 presidential primary votes are counted, the read of the day says ...
Starting in 2032, the White House is just like the Senate
The current Democratic coalition is shut out without a ton of luck
www.welcomestack.org/p/896-white-...
Starting in 2032, the White House is just like the Senate
The current Democratic coalition is shut out without a ton of luck
www.welcomestack.org/p/896-white-...
896: White House is the New Senate
Realignment required by 2032
www.welcomestack.org
August 25, 2025 at 9:22 PM
With 896 until the first 2028 presidential primary votes are counted, the read of the day says ...
Starting in 2032, the White House is just like the Senate
The current Democratic coalition is shut out without a ton of luck
www.welcomestack.org/p/896-white-...
Starting in 2032, the White House is just like the Senate
The current Democratic coalition is shut out without a ton of luck
www.welcomestack.org/p/896-white-...
With 896 until the first 2028 presidential primary votes are counted, the read of the day says ...
Starting in 2032, the White House is just like the Senate
The current Democratic coalition is shut out without a ton of luck
www.welcomestack.org/p/896-white-...
Starting in 2032, the White House is just like the Senate
The current Democratic coalition is shut out without a ton of luck
www.welcomestack.org/p/896-white-...
896: White House is the New Senate
Realignment required by 2032
www.welcomestack.org
August 25, 2025 at 9:22 PM
With 896 until the first 2028 presidential primary votes are counted, the read of the day says ...
Starting in 2032, the White House is just like the Senate
The current Democratic coalition is shut out without a ton of luck
www.welcomestack.org/p/896-white-...
Starting in 2032, the White House is just like the Senate
The current Democratic coalition is shut out without a ton of luck
www.welcomestack.org/p/896-white-...
There is a big debate on moderation wining elections
Today's read of the day is from Noah Smith: does moderation lead to better policy?
www.welcomestack.org/p/898-modera...
Today's read of the day is from Noah Smith: does moderation lead to better policy?
www.welcomestack.org/p/898-modera...
898: Moderation on the Merits
Noah Smith connecting effective politics with policy
www.welcomestack.org
August 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
There is a big debate on moderation wining elections
Today's read of the day is from Noah Smith: does moderation lead to better policy?
www.welcomestack.org/p/898-modera...
Today's read of the day is from Noah Smith: does moderation lead to better policy?
www.welcomestack.org/p/898-modera...
"Literally everyone is triggered"
Um and incarcerated people, unhoused people, anyone who’s triggered by anything (so literally, everyone), anyone who cares about the environment… in addition to the women I mentioned and the LGBTQ+ community you mentioned.
So, their target is the white man. Sounds about right.
So, their target is the white man. Sounds about right.
August 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
"Literally everyone is triggered"
Did moderates just dominate social media for a day by putting out a verbal blacklist?
Sure seems like it
Via @thirdway.bsky.social
www.welcomestack.org/p/899-verbal...
Sure seems like it
Via @thirdway.bsky.social
www.welcomestack.org/p/899-verbal...
899: Verbal Edge
Third Way's words to avoid
www.welcomestack.org
August 22, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Did moderates just dominate social media for a day by putting out a verbal blacklist?
Sure seems like it
Via @thirdway.bsky.social
www.welcomestack.org/p/899-verbal...
Sure seems like it
Via @thirdway.bsky.social
www.welcomestack.org/p/899-verbal...
WAR isn’t just about identifying Democratic overperformers
It helps identify weak Republicans who can be beaten
www.welcomestack.org/p/905-offens...
It helps identify weak Republicans who can be beaten
www.welcomestack.org/p/905-offens...
905: Offensive Measures
WAR helps identify underperforming GOP targets, not just case studies
www.welcomestack.org
August 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
WAR isn’t just about identifying Democratic overperformers
It helps identify weak Republicans who can be beaten
www.welcomestack.org/p/905-offens...
It helps identify weak Republicans who can be beaten
www.welcomestack.org/p/905-offens...
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Tom Suozzi was one of the only members in 2024 to go on offense and take the issue of immigration head-on instead of pivoting or ignoring it.
He over performed then. He's going to win again in 2026.
We are proud to endorse him today. www.welcomestack.org/p/the-tom-su...
He over performed then. He's going to win again in 2026.
We are proud to endorse him today. www.welcomestack.org/p/the-tom-su...
The Tom Suozzi Endorsement
Why Suozzi Keeps Getting It Done
www.welcomestack.org
August 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Tom Suozzi was one of the only members in 2024 to go on offense and take the issue of immigration head-on instead of pivoting or ignoring it.
He over performed then. He's going to win again in 2026.
We are proud to endorse him today. www.welcomestack.org/p/the-tom-su...
He over performed then. He's going to win again in 2026.
We are proud to endorse him today. www.welcomestack.org/p/the-tom-su...
"Strategist versus organizer"
"Their consultants are garbage"
How AOC knew she'd win, from the 2018 documentary
www.welcomestack.org/p/916-differ...
"Their consultants are garbage"
How AOC knew she'd win, from the 2018 documentary
www.welcomestack.org/p/916-differ...
916: Difference Between Organizer & Strategist
Documentary inspiration
www.welcomestack.org
August 5, 2025 at 11:05 PM
"Strategist versus organizer"
"Their consultants are garbage"
How AOC knew she'd win, from the 2018 documentary
www.welcomestack.org/p/916-differ...
"Their consultants are garbage"
How AOC knew she'd win, from the 2018 documentary
www.welcomestack.org/p/916-differ...
Reposted by Liam Kerr
Trump’s second term is six months old today
His numbers?
🔻 Approval down
🔻 Even base is softening
🔻 Every issue down, even immigration
But somehow… still more popular than Trump I.
www.welcomestack.org/p/932-six-mo...
His numbers?
🔻 Approval down
🔻 Even base is softening
🔻 Every issue down, even immigration
But somehow… still more popular than Trump I.
www.welcomestack.org/p/932-six-mo...
932: Six Months In and Underwater
Polling drops from inauguration to today
www.welcomestack.org
July 21, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Trump’s second term is six months old today
His numbers?
🔻 Approval down
🔻 Even base is softening
🔻 Every issue down, even immigration
But somehow… still more popular than Trump I.
www.welcomestack.org/p/932-six-mo...
His numbers?
🔻 Approval down
🔻 Even base is softening
🔻 Every issue down, even immigration
But somehow… still more popular than Trump I.
www.welcomestack.org/p/932-six-mo...
Trump’s second term is six months old today
His numbers?
🔻 Approval down
🔻 Even base is softening
🔻 Every issue down, even immigration
But somehow… still more popular than Trump I.
www.welcomestack.org/p/932-six-mo...
His numbers?
🔻 Approval down
🔻 Even base is softening
🔻 Every issue down, even immigration
But somehow… still more popular than Trump I.
www.welcomestack.org/p/932-six-mo...
932: Six Months In and Underwater
Polling drops from inauguration to today
www.welcomestack.org
July 21, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Trump’s second term is six months old today
His numbers?
🔻 Approval down
🔻 Even base is softening
🔻 Every issue down, even immigration
But somehow… still more popular than Trump I.
www.welcomestack.org/p/932-six-mo...
His numbers?
🔻 Approval down
🔻 Even base is softening
🔻 Every issue down, even immigration
But somehow… still more popular than Trump I.
www.welcomestack.org/p/932-six-mo...
Reposted by Liam Kerr
ICYMI: Janelle Stelson is back and ready to finish the job.
She is running against one of the most extreme Republicans in Congress, and ran in one of the closest races in 2024.
She can win in 2026. www.welcomestack.org/p/janelle-st...
She is running against one of the most extreme Republicans in Congress, and ran in one of the closest races in 2024.
She can win in 2026. www.welcomestack.org/p/janelle-st...
Janelle Stelson is back to finish the job
Stelson came within a point of being the 219th House Democrat in 2024. Now she's back to finish the job
www.welcomestack.org
July 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
ICYMI: Janelle Stelson is back and ready to finish the job.
She is running against one of the most extreme Republicans in Congress, and ran in one of the closest races in 2024.
She can win in 2026. www.welcomestack.org/p/janelle-st...
She is running against one of the most extreme Republicans in Congress, and ran in one of the closest races in 2024.
She can win in 2026. www.welcomestack.org/p/janelle-st...
Reposted by Liam Kerr
Of the top 16 House fundraisers, 100% of GOP money is going to competitive races—while 91% of Democratic money is going to safe seats.
Democrats are funding viral videos and list buys. Republicans are funding battlegrounds.
This is a problematic trend.
Democrats are funding viral videos and list buys. Republicans are funding battlegrounds.
This is a problematic trend.
July 18, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Of the top 16 House fundraisers, 100% of GOP money is going to competitive races—while 91% of Democratic money is going to safe seats.
Democrats are funding viral videos and list buys. Republicans are funding battlegrounds.
This is a problematic trend.
Democrats are funding viral videos and list buys. Republicans are funding battlegrounds.
This is a problematic trend.