For my friends and neighbors where I live as an American abroad, the words “Democrats Abroad” signify prominent Obama and even Biden administration members who attempted to bring American-style corporate corruption to their government and economy (and the government that determines my day-to-day life). The Uber scandal is just the latest example, although it is especially troublesome given Uber’s illegal undermining of labor rights and protections in so many countries — illegal behavior directly supported by Democrats working as consultants. People like David Plouffe and Jim Messina are not mere private individuals — they continue to play an influential and visible role in the Democratic Party. At the same time that I volunteer to GOTV, they cash checks to undermine the good governance where I live.


I would like to be able to point my friends and neighbors to some meaningful sign that my work with Democrats Abroad does not support this naked corruption, and that the leaders of Democrats Abroad are not receiving or using the kinds of favors, influence, and privileges that appear to be the norm in vast swathes of the Democratic Party. I respectfully request a private response as a member and volunteer. I ask that this be forwarded to the elected leaders of Democrats Abroad, especially the members of the DNC who have responsibility for the ongoing role of the Uber hacks in the Democratic Party. While I respect the judgment of social media managers, I must note that both @davidplouffe and @messina2012 have been promoted by the official Democrats Abroad twitter account.


I also ask you to consider posting a public statement to support your volunteers who find themselves answering for corruption, as guests or dual-citizens in our countries of residence. I urge you to not just make such a statement but also take real action on the reform of the Democratic Party. I know that internal rules to prohibit corrupt activities — like insider trading and accepting donations from industry pressure groups — have failed to be adopted time and again. What role has Democrats Abroad had in these failures and what will our elected representatives within the party do to contribute to their future success?