Electrify the rank and file?
electrocute might be a better word.
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Leadership..?
How's 'bout CA State Assemblyman VAN TRAN,
...who came to America after the Fall of Saigon 30 years speaking just 2 words of English.
And now, just look him.
TRAN Blasts DEAN: Calls for Solidarity in Iraq
http://www.Freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1536289/posts
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The same enemy still exists; it is called Liberalism. It comes in all colors and stripes, and even party labels. Perhaps if we started to "unite" against this enemy, presenting a strong platform to fight it, the base would be energized. Instead, the party seems to want to respect it's "self esteem" or give it "a big hug." Cuddling up and embracing the enemy, Liberalism, will only turn off more and more of the old faithful.
This is what non-competitive districting has led to. Our elected leaders chose us, not us them. Is it any surprise that the electorate has lost interest in the obviously corrupt process?
Organizing in CA is a real challenge. And the only way to make legislative progress is to grovel before scarce dem "moderates" to try to slip in what you need to keep in business. Most of time, you are being shaken down by radicals who want to destroy the economy here in order to set up their progressive paradise.
Why didn't she write like this when she was the CAGOP mouthpiece?