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In reply to the discussion: If You Think the Democratic Party Is Not Doing Its Job, [View all]MineralMan
(146,317 posts)in selecting candidates, for the most part. In my state senate district, we had a conservative Democrat as an incumbent. At our district convention, we chose not to endorse him, because he had voted poorly in labor legislation. In fact, we didn't endorse anyone. That incumbent decided not to run, since he hadn't a prayer of winning without that endorsement. I caucused for a different candidate at the district convention. There was also a third candidate. None got the endorsement, either, but my candidate won the primary election and the general election. I helped in his campaign. Now, we have a labor-friendly state senator in our district. That is how it works.
Individuals can play important roles. When they work together, they can change things. It's that simple.