Or so it seems.
Look, in being honest with you, I don't think giving $15,000 to S.C. Republicans helps us. That policy ought to change. Matter of fact, we Dems need all the money we can get. We also need to recruit/field candidates so we are competitive in all state races. If not, then support those who share our ideals the most in third parties.
For example, we all know Rob Groce is a dedicated Democrat. He's no Ben Frasier. Now, if we are going to set the policy of donating outright to Republicans, why not donate to true Democrats - even if they are on a third-party ticket. The Working Families Party is one I support - and a majority of people would support it, too if we worked together more often than not. Ask Randy Maata.
Enough. The Party has selected its chairman for four years. I congratulate him. In this state, it is very important for Dems to work together and end any past feuds and displeasure. This state cannot see Dems lose again. We must take grasp of the energy out there and reform our Party on it. There has to be a better approach to electing Democratic candidates besides scratching backs. Because if you already haven't figured out, Republicans stick together more so than Dems. And if you really think one Republican is going to sell out the other and not catch heat for it, you got another thing coming.
I urge for a complete overhaul of the Party. One that brings us all to the table and doesn't rate our importance based on how liberal we are. We also need to listen and enact ideas once thought of as unheard of. If I remember correctly, we aren't really winners in this state.
Our Dems state government, I feel, has been bastardized. People aren't energized enough locally to get behind them. The Party should commit resources to fight for the Dems we have and compete in areas we have not.
Here's to Dick. You have a damn tough fight, my friend.
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