Democrats decry foreign election meddling while employing foreign nationals in campaigns
The article argues that Democratic leaders publicly condemn foreign interference yet hire foreign nationals, like consultant Daysi González, to run U.S. campaigns.
Prominent Democrats have long warned that foreign interference threatens U.S. elections, with Adam Schiff calling for bipartisan opposition and Kamala Harris fearing its impact on her 2020 campaign. Yet the article points out a contradiction: the party relies on foreign nationals like Daysi González, a political consultant who helped elect figures such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ruben Gallego while advising the DCCC.
González's legal status under Temporary Protected Status is set to end, and her mentor Chuck Rocha is attempting to retain her services remotely. The piece further notes Democratic efforts to expand voting rights for non-citizens in local elections and recent court orders restoring non-citizen entries on voter rolls, despite federal prohibitions. It argues that counting non-citizens in the census influences congressional apportionment and electoral college votes, benefitting Democratic interests.
Why it matters
It highlights a perceived inconsistency between Democratic rhetoric on election security and their reliance on foreign personnel in political operations.
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