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4. For a minute I thought you were talking about my county party meeting!

Tue Apr 18, 2017, 01:00 PM

Apr 2017

But the recent election losses have injected a bit of urgency into the membership. And the addition of some young Bernie people is helping a lot.

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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

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

Exactly. MineralMan Apr 2017 #13

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