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Fast Walker 52

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7. Thanks, that makes sense. I worry about this though I don't know how much is a historic trend vs

Reply to Tom Rinaldo (Reply #2)

Tue Apr 18, 2017, 01:30 PM

Apr 2017

older retired people having more time and mindset/desire for political organizing in general.

I guess the question is what WOULD attract younger folks to be more active in their local Dem party?

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Experience with my local Dem party versus local activists [View all] Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 OP

Here's one suggestion FakeNoose Apr 2017 #1

I do that and have had a few published. Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 #10

Your experience is far from unique Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #2

Agree LeftInTX Apr 2017 #5

The Democratic Party can be subject to "a friendly takeover" Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #6

I wish I could rec this as an original post LeftInTX Apr 2017 #8

Thanks. I'll try to expand this into an OP, but I won't have time to do so today Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #11

Yes, and your last sentence is key! Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 #9

Exactly. MineralMan Apr 2017 #13

Thanks, that makes sense. I worry about this though I don't know how much is a historic trend vs Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 #7

Younger people are willing to put in lots of time doing political organizing Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #12

thanks-- good points Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 #17

It is similar in the area I live. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #3

For a minute I thought you were talking about my county party meeting! progressoid Apr 2017 #4

I saw video of a Rokita "Chamber of Commerce" event salin Apr 2017 #14

Become your precinct captain if it is not organized already. wildeyed Apr 2017 #15

Yes, thanks. Good tips. Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 #18

I think the grassroots are making an inroads here in Texas! LeftInTX Apr 2017 #16

Go Texas! I will surely celebrate when then officially go blue! Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 #19