About Democracy Corps

Democracy Corps is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to making the government of the United States more responsive to the American people. It was founded in 1999 by James Carville, Stanley Greenberg, and Bob Shrum. Democracy Corps provides free public opinion research and strategic advice to those dedicated to a more responsive Congress and Presidency.

The organization was born out of outrage over the impeachment of President Clinton when the leadership in Congress preferred radical partisanship to addressing the issues which really matter to American families. Following the 2000 election, Democracy Corps rededicated itself after the presidential candidate with the most votes and the most popular policy agenda did not become the President of the United States.

Now, after another flawed election and more than four years of corrupt and damaging Republican control, Democracy Corps plays a vital role in shaping the political debate within the progressive community, providing research, strategic advice, and a public voice to the issues important to the American people. It is a resource for the unions, public interest organizations, party and congressional leaders who are working for a more responsive and responsible government.

Democracy Corps is a 501(c)(4) organization, and contributions or gifts to Democracy Corps are not tax deductible.

Meet Democracy Corps

Founders
James Carville
Stanley B. Greenberg
Robert M. Shrum

Executive Director
Jim Gerstein

Senior Advisor
Karl Agne