What is Digital Ground Game & How Does It Help Democrats Win in the Midterms? Ft. Sam Cebula

Sam Cebula, organizing director for Digital Ground Game, joins the show to explain the organization's roots in 2020's Georgia Senate runoffs, its scale up to seven canvassing houses and 330,000 plus doors knocked in 2024, and why the group, founded in 2025, is targeting Ohio's 9th and Michigan's 7th for the 2026 midterms. Sam also discusses how the org manages relationships with political content creators, its focus on Ukraine accountability and election integrity, and why he believes local political engagement builds the most durable power.All positions and views expressed above are Sam Cebula's own and do not represent the views of Purple Political Breakdown.Digital Ground Game: https://digitalgroundgame.orgJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/digitalgroundgameCHAPTERS00:00 Cold Open: Campaigning and the Fight to Flip the Midterms00:53 Meet Sam Cebula, Organizing Director of Digital Ground Game06:18 The Origin Story: 2020 Georgia Runoffs and Destiny's First Canvass08:48 Scaling Up in 2024: Seven Houses and 330,000+ Doors11:45 Founding Digital Ground Game in 202515:07 Why Ohio's 9th and Michigan's 7th Made the 2026 Map26:57 What Does Digital Ground Game Actually Stand For?37:38 Managing Relationships With Political Content Creators47:55 The Long Game: Why Local Politics Is the Real Foundation55:53 Final Words and How to Get InvolvedStandard Resource Links & RecommendationsThe following organizations and platforms represent valuable resources for balanced political discourse and democratic participation:PODCAST NETWORKCheck Out the Podcast Website: www.purplepoliticalbreakdown.comALIVE Podcast Network: Check out the ALIVE Network where you can catch a lot of great podcasts like my own, led by amazing Black voices. Link: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/CONVERSATION PLATFORMSHeadOn: A platform for contentious yet productive conversations. It's a place for hosted and unguided conversations where you can grow a following and enhance your conversations with AI features. Link: https://app.headon.ai/Living Room Conversations: Building bridges through meaningful dialogue across political divides. Link: https://livingroomconversations.org/UNITY MOVEMENTSUs United: A movement for unity that challenges Americans to step out of their bubbles and connect across differences. Take the Unity Pledge, join monthly "30 For US" conversation calls, wear purple (the color of unity), and participate in National Unity Day every second Saturday in December. Their programs include the Sheriff Unity Network and Unity Seats at sports events, proving that shared values are stronger than our differences. Link: https://www.us-united.org/BALANCED NEWS & INFORMATIONOtherWeb: An AI based platform that filters news without paywalls, clickbait, or junk, helping you access diverse, unbiased content. Link: https://otherweb.com/VOTING REFORM & DEMOCRACYEqual Vote Coalition & STAR Voting: Advocating for voting methods that ensure every vote counts equally, eliminating wasted votes and strategic voting. Link: https://www.equal.vote/starFuture is Now Coalition (FiNC): A grassroots movement working to restore democracy through transparency, accountability, and innovative technology while empowering citizens and transforming American political discourse. Link: https://futureis.org/POLITICAL ENGAGEMENTIndependent Center: Resources for independent political thinking and civic engagement. Link: https://www.independentcenter.org/GET DAILY NEWSText 844-406-INFO (844-406-4636) with code "purple" to receive quick, unbiased, factual news delivered to your phone every morning via Informed (https://informed.now)Check Out the Unfuck America Tour & National Ground Game: https://www.nationalgroundgame.com/Check Out the CIVICS App to Know More About Your Politicians: https://www.civicpolitics.comSUBSCRIBE ON SUBSTACKGet the Purple Political Breakdown newsletter and episode breakdowns straight to your inbox: https://open.substack.com/pub/purplepoliticalbreakdown/p/welcome-to-the-purple-political-breakdown?r=3z2cmw&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=trueALL LINKShttps://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdownThe Purple Political Breakdown is committed to fostering productive political dialogue that transcends partisan divides. We believe in the power of conversation, balanced information, and democratic participation to build a stronger society. Our mission: "Political solutions without political bias."Subscribe, rate, and share if you believe in purple politics, where we find common ground in the middle!Also if you want to be a part of the community and the conversation make sure to Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/ptPAsZtHC9