The old way of doing politics is dead. And so is the old way of working. This new approach to political leadership pays $10,000/month, evolves rapidly to meet changing political needs, and actually makes saving democracy exciting — because why should work feel like a grind?
Nobody wants to go back to 2019’s workplace — and we’re all exhausted by endless Slack and Zoom. If we’re serious about making political work better than ever, the only way forward is to invent something completely new.
By Mike Reid | August 2025
Under what circumstances would you drop everything, leave your life behind, move to some random spot in America (probably not a big city), and work around the clock to save American democracy?
Yeah, I know.
That doesn’t sound like anyone’s idea of fun right now.
Who’s lining up to dive headfirst into the messy business of saving democracy in 2025, right? Pretty much no one.
But what if I told you it could be the adventure of your lifetime, a story you’ll be telling for the rest of your life?
And what if it didn’t stop with one move to the middle of nowhere?
What if you could hop from place to place, launching new political projects — ones you helped design yourself — wherever the fight was most needed?
And what if you were paid $10,000/month — with your travel, food, and hotel rooms covered by millionaires and billionaires who’d rather invest in you than waste money on TV ads nobody watches?
Because here’s the truth: paying you to lead — to make politics exciting again (yes, even for Republicans like Josh Hawley) — could be the smartest investment in democracy anyone could make.
Head of [ ]
Lead a team with others who complement you
Inject a positive jolt of energy into politics
Earn $10,000/month & food, travel, accommodations
Look, work is broken. It was designed in a pre‑internet world, and most Americans are stuck inside that outdated system — cogs in a giant machine that has nothing to do with their actual passion.
So what’s the fix?
It starts here: Democrats have to figure out how to make working for Democrats not so goddamn miserable. Because if we can’t even make the work of saving democracy exciting, hopeful, and worth doing, why would anyone stick around long enough to win?
The solution is simple: a brand‑new political leadership role built for the realities of 2025. Because let’s be honest — nobody wants to get trapped in one mediocre (or flat‑out miserable) job.
So here’s the plan: a standard PAC leadership role that pays $10,000 a month — plus travel, food, and accommodations covered.
A role designed to let teams of leaders assemble fast, each taking ownership of a crucial piece of the work. Projects can then launch quickly, adapt quickly, and evolve as the political moment demands, because leaders can disassemble and reassemble at lighting speed.
Example Leadership Team:
Head of Fun
Head of Operations
Head of Fundraising
Head of Recruitment
Head of Digital Content
Head of Positive Press
Chair (or Co-Chairs)
And yes — alongside the Head roles, we add the Chair role.
Think of it like being a member of Congress...except way better.
Because you’re not shackled to endless call time, begging for money to pay for your TV commercials.
And you’re not blowing cash on spammy fundraising emails either.
Instead, the dollars you raise fuels leadership jobs that pay $10,000 a month — plus a huge wave of $50/hour jobs that actually make politics fun again.
And here’s the kicker: political action committees don’t have giving limits. Want to raise $50,000 fast? Easy. One millionaire — or one billionaire — clicks your ActBlue link, and you’re off to the races.
Chair
Represent the brand publicly
50% fundraising and 50% publicity
Earn $174,000/year & food, travel, accommodations
So there you have it — a highly flexible leadership model that lets PACs evolve and scale as fast as the moment demands.
It’s a whole new kind of work for political leaders: an adventure built around the 2026 election, where you can move from place to place, see the country, gain perspective, and earn a strong wage.
Plus, you can save a ton of money because your travel, food, and accommodations are all covered.
And on top of that? We introduce a built‑in publicity role — the Chair. A figurehead perfect for retiring members of Congress or high‑profile voices like James Carville, someone who can instantly draw attention, spark credibility, and raise serious money fast.
That’s how you assemble a leadership team for a PAC in 2025.