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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIt's not over for Democrats in Missouri, new party chair says
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/it-s-not-over-for-democrats-in-missouri-new-party/article_0f87e81c-c426-5f08-8729-764574542645.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share"Webber put some of the blame for the losses on gerrymandered districts after the 2010 census, which drew a court challenge that the Missouri Supreme Court declined to indulge. But he emphasized that Democrats could make a great deal of progress simply by showing up on the ballot.
Seventy Republicans, including 66 representatives, were elected to the Legislature without a Democratic opponent in November. That gave the GOP lots of easy wins and the appearance of being the only party that cares to show up in rural Missouri.
When people dont see us on the ballot, they end up picking whichever Republican they feel most comfortable with, Webber said. Do that for a couple cycles, and you end up considering yourself a Republican.
Running unopposed also gives the GOP the flexibility to pour extra money into the tougher races."
WhiteTara
(29,676 posts)they think that if you lose, it makes the party look weak. So, we have very few Democrats running for any office.
elleng
(130,137 posts)Anyone ever hear of J. William Fullbright?
William Jefferson Clinton???
WhiteTara
(29,676 posts)and they would rather be a big fish in a vernal pool than to allow new members in. It is really crazy here. I was literally forced out of the central committee and Ladies Club...okay, they call it the Women's Club. Men make the decisions and the women are the little workers. Arkansas has a stupid system that is so antiquated and no one will change the charter.
pstokely
(10,510 posts)they can't recruit anyone to run if they won't support anyone
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)to make some progress. I would expect miracles but having all those races unopposed is silly. Even if it's just a name on a ballot and no real campaign involved, people should have options, to at least vote against another candidate, by choosing the next box on the ticket.
benld74
(9,888 posts)To fix budget hole cut 180 million out of higher education funding.
Stated hard choices need to be made
Increasing taxes, the hardest choice,
Obviously NOT considered