But that's the easy part. In the case of House District 55, however, they first needed someone for whom to vote, and that requires involvement and a commitment to candidate recruitment. That in turn at least gives Democrats a fighting chance, which is the first step in taking back our districts.
So how do we convey that message?
Well, if I had an extra $2,136.96, I'd send sympathy cards to the 5,088 registered Democrats in HD-55. It seems quite appropriate, especially since they've basically just lost something very near and dear: representation. Even better would be an additional $2,670.36 for another 6,358 cards for the registered No Party voters. After all, it's their loss, too.
Iowans for Tax Relief may boast record-winning elections for their young republican puppets (see Bret Hayworth's ITR counts primary scalps), but in spite of their teetering stacks of gold coins, there's simply no substitute for a solid vote, and the numbers are doable with a little work.
HD-55 has 6,051 registered republicans. Let's say we earned (and yes, votes are earned) 60% of the NP vote. That's about 3815 votes. The 8903 combined Democratic and NP votes would be enough to topple ITR's gold tower. Sure, not all Dems and NP voters will show up to cast ballots, but neither will the republicans or their 40% share of NPs. But, as Henry Fonda once said in the film Shenandoah, "We've got to try. Because if we don't try, we don't do. And if we don't do, then why are we here?"
Therein, my friend, lies our answers. Representation doesn't just happen. We as Democrats have to make it happen.
So, how's about those sympathy cards? If someone wants to pony up the $4,807.32 for postage, I'll lick all the envelopes. I'll seal them with a kick.
2 comments:
No body does. Because its a waste of their money. There is no chance any Democrat can win the district. Jodi...go meet with Obama again and rub up on him like a cat in heat, in front of your boyfriend like last time.
Dear Anonymous Said,
What an amazing response to a comprehensive, informative post!
I knew i was in for quite a thrill when you opened your post with "No body" as two words. "Nobody" would be the proper usage in the English language. "Its" is a contraction. How about "it's"???
Where did you go to school? Many of us learned these things in lower elementary school. I HOPE you weren't educated in Monona County!
The next time you reply to a post, I would appreciate content, as opposed to personal assault.
Your disgustingly offensive comments speak only to your lack of integrity and lack of knowledge of the issues.
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