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Chan790

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111. Technically, the state Democratic party...not the DNC...

Tue Nov 3, 2015, 08:21 PM

Nov 2015

but your point stands. The DNC isn't running anybody for state legislative seats, that's the state Democratic party's job.

It could be worse still...there was a race in my town today for which there was only one candidate, a Democrat, and we (town Democratic committee) had to bully him into running. If it wasn't for him, a seat on the town Board of Finance would have gone unfilled. But, yet...yet, people still feel entitled to complain about how the Board of Selectmen spends money and how out-of-touch the town's spending priorities are.

(For 19 open seats in town on various boards and offices...the GOP ran 5 people and the Democrats ran 17. There were two ballot-lines today on which I had a choice between GOP and write-in...and write-in votes in CT are discarded, not counted, unless the write-in candidate registers with the town/state as an unendorsed/unpetitioned candidate...it's done so people can't be forcibly-elected. That's happened before too.)

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Just voted and it was pointless [View all] chalmers Nov 2015 OP

Guess they couldn't get you to run, either KamaAina Nov 2015 #1

They did actually chalmers Nov 2015 #2

Sounds like it's extremely easy to run there, then. Maybe start Hortensis Nov 2015 #8

That's not running. Running is gathering signatures, getting your name on the ballot, and MADem Nov 2015 #9

LOL, yeah, I'm going to run a major campaign chalmers Nov 2015 #11

Get on the ballot--you don't have to run a "major" campaign. MADem Nov 2015 #17

Besides not wanting to run, Auggie Nov 2015 #56

Who do they expect the DNC to run? treestar Nov 2015 #77

Technically, the state Democratic party...not the DNC... Chan790 Nov 2015 #111

Wow a seat that would have gone unfilled treestar Nov 2015 #138

Those that can, do. Those that can't-or won't-gripe on the internet MADem Nov 2015 #126

Get off your high horse tabasco Nov 2015 #134

I'm not the one complaining about the ballot choices. MADem Nov 2015 #137

If you have time to gripe on the internuts Facility Inspector Nov 2015 #139

There are no shortages of candidates in the Commonwealth where I reside. MADem Nov 2015 #141

I do hispanic vote outreach for our local democratic party Facility Inspector Nov 2015 #142

Oh wow....and that would be a "danger" in a place where MADem Nov 2015 #143

+1 totodeinhere Nov 2015 #140

Rule of thumb is it's always your fault. zeemike Nov 2015 #47

What in the world do people think a political party is? treestar Nov 2015 #80

That is the idealistic explanation of what it is. zeemike Nov 2015 #92

Isn't that what DU:Bernie is convinced Bernie can accomplish against HRC ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2015 #54

Thanks chalmers for abandoning rural America. nt Xipe Totec Nov 2015 #99

Oh, that's rich. zentrum Nov 2015 #96

What sock puppetry is this? nt Xipe Totec Nov 2015 #100

The sock is zentrum Nov 2015 #110

I blame anyone who waltzes in here and gripes about what his community hasn't MADem Nov 2015 #113

Thanks for zentrum Nov 2015 #121

And PS zentrum Nov 2015 #124

I still fail to understand how that article by some Kos MADem Nov 2015 #125

Good on you. Xyzse Nov 2015 #19

Gotta love the shoot the messenger response Fearless Nov 2015 #88

boom! Backwoodsrider Nov 2015 #3

There was a measure in your state to revoke the 2nd amendment? Photographer Nov 2015 #42

the measure was to prevent medling Backwoodsrider Nov 2015 #98

IMHO, it needs to be "medled" with Photographer Nov 2015 #105

i am hoping Backwoodsrider Nov 2015 #122

Why would you need a measure to keep the 2nd amendment? drm604 Nov 2015 #49

Red meat for the rethugs and gun nuts. blackspade Nov 2015 #93

Just FYI, you don't "vote" on an existing Constitutional amendment. Codeine Nov 2015 #94

Why don't you? n2doc Nov 2015 #21

Thank you chalmers Nov 2015 #22

Because I live in the oh-so-blue Bay Area, where if anyone is unopposed, it's the Dem. KamaAina Nov 2015 #43

I love you, Kama Aina, but you were being flip. merrily Nov 2015 #91

Very nicely stated. aquamarina Nov 2015 #46

Ultimately it is self government treestar Nov 2015 #75

+1 leftstreet Nov 2015 #76

That is because the Dems are now controlled by the Third Way TBF Nov 2015 #97

That is a rather snarky response. sdfernando Nov 2015 #34

See above. I am fortunate enough to live in the deep-blue Bay Area, KamaAina Nov 2015 #45

well good for you...but you missed my point. sdfernando Nov 2015 #95

To be fair - how many of us can afford to quit our jobs for hedgehog Nov 2015 #51

Maybe someone who's retired? Or has a disability? KamaAina Nov 2015 #55

Yeah attack the OP to deflect LittleBlue Nov 2015 #63

Deflect? KamaAina Nov 2015 #69

What a rude reply, wow, self delete. nt Logical Nov 2015 #64

Why assume the poster is able to hold political office? We're not all Spring chickens here. WinkyDink Nov 2015 #79

Yes, Chalmers. Why didn't you run? And what does the DNC Hortensis Nov 2015 #4

Oh please. chalmers Nov 2015 #5

No, the DNC does NOT "decide things on a state level." MADem Nov 2015 #10

You can't be that naive chalmers Nov 2015 #13

Say that to yourself until it sinks in. nt MADem Nov 2015 #14

Chalmers, you're right - the DNC can kick in money where it would be well invested Hortensis Nov 2015 #106

I have witnessed the DCCC and the DSCC decide local Democratic Primaries... bvar22 Nov 2015 #36

Well gee, why was no money -- or a 'centrist candidate' -- thrown into this OP race? MADem Nov 2015 #38

+1 geardaddy Nov 2015 #40

One of the WORST abuses of the DSCC in intefering with local elections.. bvar22 Nov 2015 #48

Bvar, helping a preferred Democrat win a local election is entirely Hortensis Nov 2015 #130

Please provide specifics on lots of money to conservative candidates. Hortensis Nov 2015 #128

No.....not 50 states, bvar22 Nov 2015 #58

It would be so much easier to meet up with the local Democrats! treestar Nov 2015 #83

FFS, lighten the fuck up. nt Logical Nov 2015 #67

I can't believe this attitude. WinkyDink Nov 2015 #82

I don't know where you live but when I grew up in NW IA jwirr Nov 2015 #6

The Republicans here in Arkansas legislature are all financed by the Kochs. So no Democrat LiberalArkie Nov 2015 #7

Who are some of the people on the D side? Art_from_Ark Nov 2015 #131

Over in the Arkansas section of DU I am keeping a list of those signing up for the primary LiberalArkie Nov 2015 #132

Thank you for your effort Art_from_Ark Nov 2015 #136

Action is your duty gratuitous Nov 2015 #12

I think even if you have to write someone in... 47of74 Nov 2015 #15

I wrote in my cat, once. And she's dead. Eleanors38 Nov 2015 #28

+1 treestar Nov 2015 #85

That's a dman shame. There should be no unchallenged elections...anywhere! Damn! nt kelliekat44 Nov 2015 #16

Ironically, if we could get the money out of politics FlatBaroque Nov 2015 #18

Aside from the money I think truly mean people are a turnoff 47of74 Nov 2015 #35

It really is a complex situation out there. nt kelliekat44 Nov 2015 #129

I think republicans feel the same way here in New Haven. CTyankee Nov 2015 #20

Rural America hell...they can't even run someone against the most useless POS in the House... Lochloosa Nov 2015 #23

How did your campaign go? brooklynite Nov 2015 #24

LOL chalmers Nov 2015 #27

Tell you what; show me a serious campaign and I will... brooklynite Nov 2015 #30

Now I understand WHY you are such a strong advocate for Hillary. bvar22 Nov 2015 #37

I'm in Elizabeth Warren's club too...and Sherrod Brown's...and Russ Feingold's brooklynite Nov 2015 #62

Your post was the subject of an alert. guillaumeb Nov 2015 #68

Nobody ever needs to alert a criticism of me brooklynite Nov 2015 #73

Well said. I have been insulted here and in "real life". guillaumeb Nov 2015 #81

Should have been hidden treestar Nov 2015 #87

I agree that the post is not very diplomatic, but guillaumeb Nov 2015 #89

LOL. Yeah ... Shame on you for being wealthy ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2015 #57

I also voted, for a special levy to increase libray funding. Hope it passes. Bluenorthwest Nov 2015 #25

Yep. Just a bunch of gun-toting yahoos out there anyway. Eleanors38 Nov 2015 #26

State House districts can be won with nothing more MineralMan Nov 2015 #29

Of course they are chalmers Nov 2015 #31

You're incorrect. The DNC does not fund state legislative campaigns. MineralMan Nov 2015 #32

Its EASY in Minneapolis! bvar22 Nov 2015 #39

He's in St. Paul. geardaddy Nov 2015 #41

Try Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, or Florida bvar22 Nov 2015 #50

I see your point. geardaddy Nov 2015 #52

This was St. Paul, not Minneapolis. MineralMan Nov 2015 #112

Sadly ... Nothing you say will be heard ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2015 #61

Doesn't even take that Egnever Nov 2015 #60

And when the local party won't even do that? jeff47 Nov 2015 #118

Sounds like running for office isn't something that's right for you. MineralMan Nov 2015 #133

Feel your pain. Scurrilous Nov 2015 #33

ND has the same problem. A majority of statewide elections in 16 won't have a D challenger. dakota_democrat Nov 2015 #44

Get on the ballot next time, and I will donate twenty dollrs to your campaign. Agnosticsherbet Nov 2015 #53

Never pointless! Even in Rural USA - if you don't vote then you have no right to bitch LynneSin Nov 2015 #59

Indana? INdemo Nov 2015 #65

When I see unopposed repubs, I write-in my own name... Blue_Tires Nov 2015 #66

I mostly write in others Renew Deal Nov 2015 #120

I just had an incredible idea! A "50 state" solution. Try to become competative with the truth. Elmer S. E. Dump Nov 2015 #70

Why didn't you run? Would have been as good as any of those. n/t jtuck004 Nov 2015 #71

Yup I wrote myself in on every unopposed local race, all were Repukes. ileus Nov 2015 #72

I don't think it is pointless treestar Nov 2015 #74

I like how this thread became about YOU not running. neverforget Nov 2015 #78

Amazing isn't it? chalmers Nov 2015 #101

Welcome to DU. I've been here since August 2001 and I used to love coming here neverforget Nov 2015 #109

This person could have ensured there was a candidate Renew Deal Nov 2015 #117

It's his fault? Really? neverforget Nov 2015 #123

I can't believe the number of posts expecting or challenging the OP to have run. WTH? Can we not WinkyDink Nov 2015 #84

Bring. Back. Dean! jmondine Nov 2015 #86

That's DWS for you. blackspade Nov 2015 #90

I'm sorry your OP attracted so many trolling posts. merrily Nov 2015 #102

It's probably pointless for me as well abelenkpe Nov 2015 #103

Fucking New Democrats are throwing it away with both hands Warpy Nov 2015 #104

in the rural south where I live I would be tarred and feathered drray23 Nov 2015 #107

At least your vote wasn't thrown away... scscholar Nov 2015 #108

DWS has more important things to do than waste time hifiguy Nov 2015 #114

Well, you have to keep the powder dry for when you really need it!! jeff47 Nov 2015 #115

Ballot access in NY is a big problem Renew Deal Nov 2015 #119

Why didn't you run? Renew Deal Nov 2015 #116

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2015 #127

It's my impression that DU is an urban and/or coastal demographic for the most part Ex Lurker Nov 2015 #135