• Michael@slrpnk.net
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    14 hours ago

    You’re ignoring the role of Super PACs, which would crush even people running for DNC leadership.

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      8 hours ago

      If you wanted to there is a high probably you could get elected to your local democratic committee. A lot of the times they’re uncontested or are a very small constituency you can easily canvass.

      There is nothing stopping you from registering as a democrat, knocking on all of your neighbors doors, asking them to consider registering as democrats and then asking them to vote for you.

      I personally just don’t think these ideas are popular outside of certain pockets. If you want to change that you need to do the work…

      Superpac money wont help much in a race with like 200 or even 2000 voters. If you’re willing to put the time in you can get into these positions.

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        8 hours ago

        My opinion that there is zero chance that would ever happen in my case aside - in very unimpactful positions, of course, individuals have a chance and it’s fair for you to point out.

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          7 hours ago

          These positions are impactful. Because they elect the county democratic committees (if your state Democratic Party is organized at the municipal level) or the county committees usually elect the state level committees (with some exceptions). The state committees then elect the national officers/ DNC reps.

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            6 hours ago

            I appreciate your responses and perspective - I truly hope somebody finds it useful.

            I would sooner run for other forms of leadership in my community, as I have lost confidence that organizing around the Democratic Party will translate to concrete change.

            However, I don’t wish to diminish or discourage well-intentioned action, any and all action is appreciated in my book - regardless of how I might personally view the situation.