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By Ashley Hayek Fox News - Published
Ashley Hayek discusses ‘America First’ coalition to fight 'radical left's extreme positions and agenda'
America First Works has united a coalition of conservative groups dedicated to spreading a winning message and fighting together ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
As we faced the 2024 election, we were driven by a single purpose: to create a ground game and mobilization that couldn’t be ignored, manipulated or diminished.
We were out to fix the missed opportunities of 2022 and 2023, fueled by the stories, struggles and convictions of everyday Americans whose lives have been directly impacted by the policies of the establishment and the elite.
America First Works became the megaphone for these voices. Behind it all was the leadership of Brooke Rollins, who had the vision; Linda McMahon, whose strength built our reach; and Lee Zeldin, whose unwavering dedication inspired thousands nationwide to join our cause.
In 2022 and 2023, we watched in real-time as voters were cannibalized by shifting to early voting, leaving Election Day turnout thinner than ever. We knew then that we had to build something stronger – something resilient.
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Our coalition didn’t just aim to capture votes; it was about reaching people, listening to them, and turning out a large number of low- and no-propensity voters who felt they had been abandoned in past elections. It was viewing voters as customers – and building a business to serve the American people.
The strategy was simple yet ambitious.
We launched Project 19 targeting the 19 most important bellwether counties. When Brooke Rollins launched AFPI she had the vision to have an advocacy arm – America First Works. In 2024, her vision grew the $2 million organization and transformed it into a formidable $35 million machine that spanned from coast to coast, setting the stage for the most massive ground game the country has seen in decades.
This effort would not have been possible without the nearly 100 organizations who rallied together through Pathway Partners. We worked alongside grassroots powerhouses like Turning Point Action, Chase the Vote, AMAC Action, Tea Party Patriots Action, and Hunter Nation.