“No Labels is perilous to our democracy … I hesitate to say No Labels because they do have labels. They’re called no taxes for the rich. No child tax credit for children. They’re called let’s undo the Affordable Care Act.” Politico, Pelosi launches an all-out attack against No Labels, 11/2/23
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Who Is No Labels?
No Labels, a dark-money group with funding from MAGA donors wants you to vote for its third-party presidential ticket instead of President Biden. It’s a trap.
A vote for No Labels or any third-party presidential ticket will only help elect Trump and MAGA extremists, putting our fundamental rights and freedoms at risk.
No Labels Will Reelect Trump
No Labels does not have the path or math to win the presidency, and their campaign would only help Donald Trump get reelected in 2024. Their own data suggests they would spoil the election for Democrats and put Trump back in the White House.
No Labels has no path to earning 270 electoral votes.
No Labels Is Running An Anti-Democratic Process
Who is Funding No Labels?
No Labels is a political organization reportedly backed by $70 million of dark money with connections to right-wing donors.
Despite acting like a political party, No Labels refuses to tell the public who all of their funders are for their third-party efforts. Voters deserve to know who is paying for their campaign before they decide to support them. We don’t know everything about who funds them, but here’s what we do know.
No Labels Donors:
Harlan Crow is a major No Labels donor, including hosting events and funding their Super PAC. Crow was most famously tied to funding lavish trips for MAGA Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
Despite No Labels claiming on their website that they were “absolutely not” funded by Trump supporters, Florida real estate developer Allan Keen a No Labels donor turned adviser, had previously given $135,000 to a Trump fundraising committee.
Billionaire investor Nelson Peltz who has given $900,000 to No Labels, was a former Trump supporter who had held a fundraiser at his waterfront residence in Florida.
Who Will No Labels Nominate for President?
No Labels will have no primary or caucus for voters to participate in. Their millionaire donors and D.C. insiders are handpicking their candidates with no chance for the public to make their voices heard. No Labels and its eventual ticket will threaten abortion access and many of Americans’ fundamental freedoms. Here are the types of candidates they’re considering.
Pat McCrory
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McCrory signed multiple laws implementing new abortion restrictions, including bans for coverage by some insurance plans.
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McCrory signed a law banning transgender people from using public restrooms.
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McCrory privatized Medicaid and his administration mismanaged the state’s Medicaid and food stamps program.
Kyrsten Sinema
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After receiving millions in campaign donations from Wall Street, Sinema single-handedly blocked legislation to raise taxes for billionaires.
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Sinema voted against raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour, preventing workers from getting a much-deserved pay bump in the middle of the pandemic.
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Sinema upheld Senate filibuster rules blocking voting rights legislation.
What They’re Saying About No Labels
Endless voices from across the political spectrum, and even some within No Labels, have cast doubt on their dangerous third-party efforts.
Even Donald Trump has said that a No Labels campaign will only help his reelection efforts.
Current and Former No Labels Officials Cast Doubt:
“Multiple top No Labels leaders tell CNN they remain in the dark about the path forward.”
Larry Hogan
Former No Labels Board Member
Former Maryland GOP Governor Larry Hogan quit the No Labels board last month over frustration that power and information were being hoarded by group leadership. “It’s been far less organized than he expected it to be” and “he doesn’t see a plan coming together,” said a person familiar with Hogan’s thinking. “You don’t know where this train is going, and you’re signing up for something you didn’t necessarily sign up for.” CNN, 1/28
Joe Manchin:
Former No Labels Board Member
“I am not going to be a … spoiler, whatever you want to call it. I just don’t think it’s the right time. Democracy is at stake right now”. Andrew Solender 2/16 & Axios 2/16
John Leonard:
Treasurer of No Labels, North Carolina
“ … these high flying numbers are going to crash when concept meets reality and we actually have to put candidates forward …. I really worry about the prospect of Biden losing support and Donald Trump being inadvertently elected in the Electoral College.” No Labels Common Sense Talks with Ryan Clancy, 12/20/2023
William Galston:
No Labels Co-Founder
“Mr. Biden can win the 2024 election if he is able to consolidate the anti-Trump vote, as he did in 2020. But if a No Labels ticket receives even a tiny share of the vote in key states, Mr. Trump could end up back in the Oval Office.” WSJ 7/18/23
Leaders from across the political spectrum speak out against No Labels:
Nancy Pelosi
House Speaker Emerita
Wes Moore
Maryland Governor (D-MD)
“No Labels literally has no plan, has no path [and] has no policy platform …. They don’t even have a candidate. What No Labels is, it’s a configuration made up of dark money that won’t disclose its donors but is frankly just going to simply hand an election off by being able to not actually come up with a solution but just continuing to throw wood into this flame of disillusionment. It is not real.” The Hill, Maryland governor warns Manchin against No Labels run: ‘I would urge him not to mar his legacy’, 11/12/23
Mitt Romney
Senator
“He also said that talk by the centrist group No Labels of mounting an independent candidacy in 2024 was a mistake and would only help to reelect Trump. He said he has spoken ‘many times’ to Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.), who is flirting with such a bid. ‘I lobby continuously that it would only elect Trump.’” The Washington Post, September 13, 2023
Chris Christie
Former NJ Governor
“I think it’s a fool’s errand. I really do. And I think that they shoot with a shotgun,” Christie said. “They don’t know who they’re going to hurt, and depending on who they nominate, and not something that I would ever care to be involved in.” Washington Examiner, September 7, 2023
Pramila Jayapal
Representative (WA-7)
“No Labels claims to promote bipartisanship and moderate politics, but their true agenda is clear: pilfer votes from every Democrat running for office.” X statement, August 11, 2023
Rev. Jesse Jackson
“‘Common sense?’ No, just more political nonsense. ‘No Labels?’ No, just no clue and no way out. Billionaires have the money to create a party. Pollsters and message gurus can figure out how to package it. Venal politicians can test to see how they can profit from it. But don’t fall for it. This is just another beltway bandit con job that the country can’t afford.” The Louisiana Weekly, No Labels Just More Political Nonsense, July 31, 2023
Will Hurd
Republican Presidential Candidate
When asked by Chuck Todd if he’d run on a No Labels ticket if Biden and Trump are the nominees: “I wouldn’t want something that potentially would lead to Donald Trump winning.” NBC, Meet the Press, July 30, 2023
Doug Jones
Former U.S. Senator (D-AL)
“Not only can they not win, or even come close to 270 electoral votes, the whole premise behind what No Labels is doing is about as undemocratic as it gets. Dark money donors selecting the candidates. That’s not a choice folks.” X Statement, July 27, 2023
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