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zipplewrath

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Reply to merrily (Reply #9)

Thu Jan 8, 2015, 12:31 PM

Jan 2015

The DCCC actively works to prevent them.

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DCCC Kicks Off 2016 Recruitment [View all] brooklynite Jan 2015 OP

How will they determine the 'best' candidates, at this point? radhika Jan 2015 #1

Based on past practice? brooklynite Jan 2015 #19

From my experience this year after putting my hat in the ring, whoever has the $$$ adigal Jan 2015 #26

In our effort to get more progressive candidates, we need to get the list of who is on that commitee jwirr Jan 2015 #2

Do you recall a time when politicians bowed to pressure from the general public? merrily Jan 2015 #12

LOL! As if the DCCC would back those who have been saying the DCCC runs center right merrily Jan 2015 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author jwirr Jan 2015 #5

You asked if I recall a time that the Democratic leadership listened to us. I am 73 years old and jwirr Jan 2015 #15

If you are talking the Vietnam War or the draft, I might disagree as to cause, but never mind. The merrily Jan 2015 #17

So what are we doing now to get what we want. That is the problem for me. I do not see jwirr Jan 2015 #20

Honestly, the only things I know of that I believe will work are self help and focusing locally merrily Jan 2015 #23

Okay, those are all excellent ways. I live in a very Democratic community and we hold much of the jwirr Jan 2015 #24

Good resources. Also, get familiar with the Mayor's office, the council members, etc. merrily Jan 2015 #25

Most available in town - I am looking for things to do so will look into it. jwirr Jan 2015 #28

best wishes for your success in these efforts. merrily Jan 2015 #29

You presume zipplewrath Jan 2015 #4

We should let them know just how many of us are no longer working through the DCCC to fund jwirr Jan 2015 #6

+1 merrily Jan 2015 #7

Many of us ignore them but you are correct it is telling them that make the difference. Otherwise jwirr Jan 2015 #13

Although I do it, I don't think contacting our elected officials in DC causes changes in votes or merrily Jan 2015 #14

After the disaster TBF Jan 2015 #27

I have zipplewrath Jan 2015 #10

They look for smaller donations so that donors feel invested and represented, not to pay merrily Jan 2015 #16

In the general zipplewrath Jan 2015 #18

They don't invest much time, effort or money to raise small donations, so it's all gravy. merrily Jan 2015 #22

In general, the Party doesn't like primaries, including at the Presidential level. merrily Jan 2015 #9

Specifically zipplewrath Jan 2015 #11

435 to Win Renew Deal Jan 2015 #8

Don't hold your breath Andy823 Jan 2015 #21

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