Effort for Liberal Balance to G.O.P. Groups Begins

The Democratic effort to retool and fundraise for the 2012 elections has begun. Democratic political operative David Brock plans to set up an independent-expenditure-only political action committee called American Bridge. He claims to have already amassed $4 million dollars for the PAC, which he hopes will serve as a viable counter to Republican groups that helped propelled them to victory in 2010. Brock has already garnered the support of many major Democratic donors, and hopes to solicit more of them over the next two years. Establishing a centralized Democratic PAC seems to be the best way to unite against Republican efforts. To gain back seats in the next election, Democrats need to strategize and present a united front. Even President Obama, who opposed groups such as American Bridge in 2008, signaled support for the idea. This is trench warfare; Democrats must mobilize early and effectively, or suffer losses similar to those of 2010.