Tonight the Carbon County Democrats held their annual picnic at Memorial Park in Jim Thorpe. I walked around with a little notebook and asked various people that question. Here are some of the answers:
Chris Eckert, President of the Lehighton Democratic Club: Volunteers and active participants.
Sam Mason, President, Jim Thorpe Democratic Club: Leadership, stability, hardworking people.
Joan Turko, Palmerton activist: Younger members; young people registered.
Marge Cusanelli, long-time New Columbus party member: More women to run for office.
Jesse Walck, candidate for Summit Hill City Council: Participation by the masses. We need to make people angry.
Linda Christman, chair of the Carbon County Democrats for Change: A headquarters. That will provide a focal point for volunteers and would be a good first step.
Billy O’Gurek, Chair, Carbon County Democratic Party: More volunteers. It is hard to knock on doors with the same few people. We need more feet on the ground to make it work.
Joe Roman, Adjunct social science instructor, LCCC: To be more aggressive. We should follow the lead of our office holders, especially our Commissioners. This county is actually in the best shape it has been for years.
Edie Lukasevich, Jim Thorpe activist and retired labor organizer: Unity. The party also should show some respect for the women active in the party.
Mike McCall, campaign consultant: Money. You can’t get the message out without money.
Personally I like the last answer. So many things depend on money--a headquarters, cell phones for phone banking, newspaper ads, direct mail, Halloween parade floats, and volunteer recruitment are all made easier with money. I also understand what Mr. Walck means by “make people angry.” I would add only that we must focus that anger on the right targets.
They need a good Slogan that will get people motivated around and inspire them to vote.
ReplyDeletePerhaps someone has an idea.
in 2008 it was "Change" That will not work now, we had change and are no better off now.