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In reply to the discussion: Is the (D) behind the name more important than the voting record? [View all]wildeyed
(11,243 posts)they were Union Coalition members, you were Union Party. You were a leader. You did the work. They offered some support through dues and voting but did not lead or do the work. All are important. No one is more or less real than anyone else, just different. The problem with Sanders et al in my eyes is they want to lead the party but do not want to do the work that entails.
I am explicitly saying there is a loose Democratic Coalition that is very large and inclusive. The actual Democratic Party apparatus IS separate and much smaller. Coalition members who want a say in how the apparatus is run need to join the smaller party group and do the work. A copy of Roberts Rules of Order also helps
Example: I am coalition member but not a party member. I generally support the Democratic Party. I donate money and vote in every election. I am not more or less real than the precinct chairs. But they get to vote at party meetings that decide policy and I don't. On the plus side. I don't have to go to the boring meetings. If I really cared, I COULD be a chair, go to meetings and vote.
It's not hard to be a member of the smaller party group. Just show up and do the work. Anyone can do it. Most local parties would be grateful for the help. If there are very few members of the Democratic Party apparatus, it is because there are very few who show up to volunteer.