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In reply to the discussion: Want the Democratic Party to Change? [View all]JustAnotherGen
(38,054 posts)66. ITA on this . . .
What I saw on social media was a lot of complaints, but few solutions offered.
So I belong to two facebook groups for my borough. And reading through the political posts there really ARMED me with the information to knock on doors. I had an idea about the person before I came to their door and it enable me to post to this groups -
Hi! I'm so and so. My husband and I were the dummies that were just stupid enough to buy Walter Foran's old house (for non New Jerseyans his father, he big politicians - from days past). We've been really busy renovating the inside and promise to give it back its curbside appeal next summer. Right now - we are in rest mode after our first marathon with this house - so I will be out this weekend knocking on doors and brainstorming about what we can do to make Flemington, Hunterdon County and New Jersey better. So that's me knocking.
I knocked on not only Democrats doors (my list) but Republican doors as well. We had a late entry Democratic Council candidate and an Independent Mayoral Candidate who popped up. We came really really close for our council candidate - and for the Mayor -
WE made a change. Not HIM. WE did that.
I was probably a little less upset than a lot of people on Tuesday night because well - in my community - I'm going to have an awesome Mayor and well - Booker is Booker.
And yep - the last Saturday - it was cold and raining. But it's those lean Republicans I was hitting up the second time that I KNOW turned against the current mayor. The water/sewer rates alone did it for them. When our new Mayor was the Republican Mayor - they were low. As the independent who is disgusted with the Republican party - he's gonna do it again.
So I belong to two facebook groups for my borough. And reading through the political posts there really ARMED me with the information to knock on doors. I had an idea about the person before I came to their door and it enable me to post to this groups -
Hi! I'm so and so. My husband and I were the dummies that were just stupid enough to buy Walter Foran's old house (for non New Jerseyans his father, he big politicians - from days past). We've been really busy renovating the inside and promise to give it back its curbside appeal next summer. Right now - we are in rest mode after our first marathon with this house - so I will be out this weekend knocking on doors and brainstorming about what we can do to make Flemington, Hunterdon County and New Jersey better. So that's me knocking.
I knocked on not only Democrats doors (my list) but Republican doors as well. We had a late entry Democratic Council candidate and an Independent Mayoral Candidate who popped up. We came really really close for our council candidate - and for the Mayor -
WE made a change. Not HIM. WE did that.
I was probably a little less upset than a lot of people on Tuesday night because well - in my community - I'm going to have an awesome Mayor and well - Booker is Booker.
And yep - the last Saturday - it was cold and raining. But it's those lean Republicans I was hitting up the second time that I KNOW turned against the current mayor. The water/sewer rates alone did it for them. When our new Mayor was the Republican Mayor - they were low. As the independent who is disgusted with the Republican party - he's gonna do it again.
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Simple does not mean "easy". I agree with you 100%, but people have to expect to sweat.
riqster
Nov 2014
#3
Crist won a primary where only 18% of registered Democrats even bothered showing up. If people there
Chathamization
Nov 2014
#74
What? Asking people to spend 5 minutes looking at who's on the ballot and showing up and voting is
Chathamization
Nov 2014
#97
Can't I just write another blog post about how the Party doesn't represent me?
brooklynite
Nov 2014
#16
Excellent advice. If your available time is limited, find a candidate or cause you
KingCharlemagne
Nov 2014
#27
One thought on getting millenials on board is to trumpet our accomplishments (no matter how meager)
FSogol
Nov 2014
#51
Spreading the word can work well. Chances are, you know someone who shares your
Chathamization
Nov 2014
#78
Eventually you will be corrupted by the need for donations and will be assimilated...
Odin2005
Nov 2014
#76
being a delegate isn't like being an elected official. and party platforms aren't actual bills
JI7
Nov 2014
#100
no shit, the precinct leader IS REQUIRED to collect all resolutions and is
whereisjustice
Nov 2014
#102
Yes, politics is not a spectator sport. The candidate we get is the one we choose in the primary.
Chathamization
Nov 2014
#99
MinMan, you are a voice of sanity and reason, backed by a wealth of experience.
Hekate
Nov 2014
#103