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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)We're impatient, but it still all starts at the local level, and we can make changes from inside the party. But, we can only do that if we get involved and work to create the changes we want.
Thanks for your story. It is a very good one. The Eastside of St. Paul, MN has a similar story. It took years, to create, be we now have a district that reliably supports and elects progressives in each election. It did not happen overnight and, frankly, a lot of that work was done before I moved here. But, it stays progressive because the local DFL organization is progressive. I'm proud to be part of that organization.
How hard was it to become part of it? Not hard at all. I simply showed up at the first precinct caucus meeting after I moved here. I was the only person willing to become chair of my precinct. So I am. I created the first precinct level website (link in signature line) in Minnesota, and have represented my precinct at district conventions, and will try to go to the state convention during the next elections. It's been fun. I've met some great folks, and can participate in politics on a real, effective level.