SURVEY: How should Democrats fight Trump?

Which fights are you most engaged by in this moment?

Trump budget

Trump constitutional violations

Ongoing Musk DOGE cuts

Trump attacks on institutions (universities, law firms, nonprofits)

Battle about future of the Democratic Party

Other

Which?

Which word BEST describes your feelings about Trump's budget? Furious Afraid Disgusted Motivated to fight Encouraged Indifferent Confused / Need more info Other

Which of Trump's cuts angers you the MOST?

Medicaid Medicare SNAP/food aid Student-debt relief Climate programs Civil-rights enforcement Something else

Do you have a personal connection to Medicaid? (Choose all that apply) I depend on Medicaid My child / spouse / parent depends on Medicaid I work in health care and see the impact firsthand My community relies on a Medicaid-funded rural hospital or clinic Not connected Other

Do you have a personal connection to Medicare? (Choose all that apply) I depend on Medicare myself My spouse / parent / loved one depends on Medicare I work in health care and see how important Medicare is Not connected Other

Do you know any former Trump voters of longtime Republicans who are angry at Trump and likely would speak out?

Yes

No

Would you be willing to engage them?

Yes

No

Can you list their name(s) so we can follow up with you? Please also share their states and, if you know, any issues they are particularly concerned about.

Here are 5 responses to Trump's budget from 5 fictional Democrats. Rank them from most likely to motivate you to act (1st) to least likely (5th). Drag each card into a numbered box.

We will fight this billionaire giveaway tooth-and-nail – and win.

1st

This cruel budget betrays our moral duty to seniors.

2nd

Sunlight & subpoenas will expose every shady deal behind this.

3rd

We will pass a Families-First plan that expands – not cuts – care.

4th

Millions united and loud can stop this dead.

5th

Which of the following do you consider to be examples of "fighting with backbone"? (Choose all that apply.)

Introducing hard-hitting legislation Grilling Republicans in congressional hearings Challenging passive Democrats to fight harder? Going on TV and calling out Republicans Leading grassroots protests Voting against Republican legislation Disrupting House and Senate proceedings Engaging in civil disobedience Holding town halls in Republican districts Voting against all Trump nominees Not working with Republicans on anything Other

Can you say more about this? Why?

What are some qualities you WANT to see from the Democratic Party?

What are some traits that come to mind when you think of the person below? (Answer for as many or few people as you want.)

Finish this sentence: “I hit DONATE when _____________________.”

Do you own or manage a small business?

Yes

No

Are you willing to make the cost of President Trump’s tariffs visible to your customers by adding a clearly labeled “tariff surcharge” (or similar line-item) on your prices, receipts, or invoices?

Yes, we’re already doing this

Yes, we plan to start soon

Maybe, I’m considering it and need more information

No, we don’t plan to show a separate tariff surcharge

If you would like to display the cost of tariffs for consumer, but have concerns about how to do it logistically, please describe those concerns:

May we share share your contact info and responses with others organizing small businesses on the tariffs issue?

Yes

Yes – but please keep me anonymous

No – use for internal advocacy only

What is your age?

OPTIONAL: Mark Ruffalo asks, "Can you chip in $3 or more to the PCCC’s work organizing Democrats in Congress to FIGHT WITH BACKBONE against Trump and Musk? (Make it monthly if you can.)"

Yes, I'll donate $3. Yes, but I'll donate more.