Tad Devine — How the Democrats Screwed Bernie

Tad Devine, the chief strategist for Bernie Sanders’s 2016 presidential campaign, presents an insider's account of how the Democratic establishment allegedly subverted Sanders’s candidacy. Drawing on his book *How the Democrats Screwed Bernie*, Devine reveals the mechanisms—dark money, super PACs, media allies, and party rules—that he says were used to stop a grassroots outsider in favor of the party’s preferred candidate. The event promises a deep dive into the voter file crisis, opposition research campaigns, and the structural biases of primary elections, framed not just as a campaign memoir but as a cautionary tale about democratic erosion.

When: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets: Free admission with first-come, first-served seating; no advance reservation required.

Lineup: Tad Devine, Democratic political strategist and author, former senior adviser to Al Gore and John Kerry, and former faculty member at Boston University, Harvard Kennedy School, and George Washington University.

Run time: Not specified in the provided material.

Ages: Not indicated; all ages likely welcome unless noted otherwise.

Venue: Politics and Prose at The Wharf, 610 Water St SW, Washington, DC 20024.

Note: To request accessibility accommodations or inquire about other logistics, email events@politics-prose.com ideally one week before the event date. The event is free, and seating is unassigned and limited to capacity.