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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forumswould you run for an office where you might be the only dem?
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my sister is mulling a run for a county board seat. red county, tho trending a bit purple.
one dem, also a woman. 3 republican women. 18 member board.
county dems hoping to get one dem in each of the 6 3 member districts. they are fairly well financed, and have good data and active members.
board chair is a super asshole. voting integrity has been totally stymied.
would you do it?
eta- hillary took her district by 15%
mercuryblues
(14,537 posts)It just might push the asshole over the edge and end up resigning.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,836 posts)I hope she does it because they obviously need some balance.
mopinko
(70,208 posts)she is gonna talk to the one dem soon. i told her the big issue is if they are just gonna be ignored.
also, how good the other candidates are. no use getting elected just to get stabbed in the back by your own party members.
TEB
(12,884 posts)From any Reich wing idiots here we have veteran opposing the repug ass we have. And if she does I wish her victory.
mopinko
(70,208 posts)frazzled
(18,402 posts)your sister could do it too. Lillian is on a rampage to prevent gentrification of her run-down neighborhood. She doesn't give up.
Tell your sister to tease her hair into a frizzy high bun, throw a tailored jacket over her flowered house dress, and go for it!
demmiblue
(36,885 posts)What a great ensemble!
SharonClark
(10,014 posts)H2O Man
(73,605 posts)Why, yes, of course. A lone Democrat can exercise a lot of power, though it is distinct from that exercised by a majority.
mopinko
(70,208 posts)if they come close to their 1 per district, i think they will be able to have an impact.
NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)But since this is the internet. Fuck yeah I would!!! I would rain down left wing awesomeness on all of their asses!!!!!!!!
I wish her the best. It's a tough business and can be damaging to ones mental state. Be there for her.
mopinko
(70,208 posts)it would be how much of my time i will end up giving. lol.
i will absolutely be there for her. she already asked about campaign manager. i said ugh.
will do graphic design, money calls, and social media for her, tho.