<p>In episode 182, we talk with Andrew Grossman of Battleground Alliance about why Democrats can’t afford to wait for a wave election and how a $50 million, labor-backed organizing operation across 37 Republican-held House districts is building the infrastructure to win back the House majority in 2026.</p><p>Andrew is a nationally recognized campaign innovator and leader specializing in strategy, campaign management, and executive recruitment for campaigns, non-profits, advocacy groups and unions.</p><p>Since starting Grossman Solutions in 2007, he helped pass the Affordable Care Act, served as Director of the Democratic National Convention Platform Committee four times, and created a distinctive talent recruitment practice, placing hundreds of leaders at organizations including America Vote, Planned Parenthood and several Democratic party committees. His earlier roles include executive and political director at the DSCC (1999–2004), founder and president of Wal‑Mart Watch (2005–2007), and field organizer for Jesse Jackson’s 1988 campaign.</p><p><strong>Resources:</strong> </p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://battlegroundalliance.org/">Battleground Alliance</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://redwine.blue/ohio/">Red, Wine, and Blue - Ohio</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ohorganizing.org/">Ohio Organizing Collaborative</a></p><p>We’re bringing together digital creators from across the state to build a powerful digital organizing network called <a target="_blank" href="https://www.unitedshestands.com/p/ohio-creators-for-progress"><strong>Ohio Creators for Progress</strong></a>. Support and donate to this effort below! ⬇️</p><p><strong>Connect with United SHE Stands:</strong></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.unitedshestands.com/">Substack</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/united.she.stands/">Instagram</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@united.she.stands">TikTok</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://youtube.com/@united.she.stands?si=ybnhDKqFW9Ymx79C">YouTube</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.threads.com/@united.she.stands">Threads</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/united.she.stands">Buy us a coffee ☕️</a></p><p>This episode was edited by <strong>Kevin</strong> <strong>Tanner</strong>. Learn more about him and his services here:</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.kevwyxin.com/">Website</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/kevwyxin/#">Instagram</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe</a>