In a move that could significantly impact the political landscape ahead of the 2024 US presidential election, a tech-focused donor network co-founded by author and venture capitalist JD Vance is reportedly seeking to push the country further to the right.
The network, called Worthy House, has been quietly assembling a roster of conservative-leaning tech entrepreneurs and investors to funnel financial support towards candidates and causes aligned with a right-wing agenda.
According to the Reuters report, Worthy House’s goal is to harness the wealth and influence of the tech industry to counter what its co-founders view as the sector’s traditionally liberal tilt.
“We’re trying to create a counterbalance to the tech industry’s influence, which has been heavily Democratic,” said Vance, who rose to national prominence with his bestselling memoir “Hillbilly Elegy” and later won a US Senate seat in Ohio as a Republican.
Worthy House’s efforts come as the 2024 election cycle begins to take shape, with both Democrats and Republicans jockeying for position.
By mobilizing tech-savvy donors to support conservative candidates and policies, the network aims to shift the political narrative in a more right-leaning direction - a move that could have significant implications for the presidential race and beyond.
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Critics have expressed concerns that Worthy House’s activities could further polarize the political landscape and undermine democratic norms.
Vance and his co-founders maintain that their goal is to create a more balanced representation of ideological viewpoints within the influential tech sector.
As the 2024 election cycle unfolds, the role and impact of Worthy House’s tech-focused donor network will be a critical storyline to follow, with the potential to reshape the political landscape in the years to come.
