General Discussion

When I lived there, I was heavily involved in California politics. I moved to Minnesota in 2004. I've lived here now for 22 years. After I moved, I got involved in the local DFL (Democratic Farmer Labor) party organization. After a couple of elections, I was the precinct chair where I lived. I was a convention delegate several times.

I did not once tell any of my California friends who I thought they should vote for where they lived after that. I wasn't there. When I was there, I did the same thing I did after I moved to Minnesota. I got involved in the politics of my own state and district. I met the candidates. I shared my opinions with them. I helped people register to vote and campaigned for local candidates.

That's what works. I think everyone should get involved in Democratic Party organizations and do everything they can in their own state and district to elect more Democrats. I fail to see any utility in getting wrapped up in elections in places I don't vote. I leave that to those who live there.

Now, I realize that some people live in states where Democratic candidates rarely get elected. So, they ignore their own state's politics. That is a mistake. We have many examples of Democrats defeating Republicans in such states. When that happens, it's a big deal. I recommend that people who live in states and districts where Republicans usually win pay attention and do everything they can to change that. It's hard work. It often fails. But, when it succeeds we gain new representation.

that's my opinion. Everything I write here is my opinion unless I'm linking to a news story.