I know a lot of people are mad at the DNC. I am too. With that said, state and local parties are underfunded and control the parties grassroots. Supporting those organizations are good at building on the local level - which is something we so desperately need.

She's running for state senate to unseat a GOP incumbent.

I do the same.

Going to his fundraiser tomorrow evening.

Let us know how it goes!

We need to win this...

In honor of their court victory today, and also because state parties aren't get enough support. Also gave $1.50 to the guy opposing Paul Ryan, just because.

Most state and county Democratic Parties are underfunded. I know a lot of people don't like the DNC after the Sanders-Clinton thing, and if you don't want to donate to the DNC, donations to county and state parties are a good alternative.

Dem candidates had more money donated than GOP candidates thanks to small donations to individual campaigns. That is the long term plan of Indivisible and the Resistance. We need to do it in the grass roots style and make calls, knock on doors, drive people to the polls and donate in small sums.
https://swingleft.org/
https://epeak.in/2018/01/18/our-2018-strategic-plan/
https://www.emilyslist.org/pages/entry/run-for-office
https://www.womensmarch.com/empower/

I completely agree with this. Here's another.

http://bluedogdems.com/

I wish I saw more womens faces though.

Your state and county party (or any state/county party) is responsible for that infrastructure.

If you've ever volunteered on a campaign, you've used VAN. That access is provided through the state, who (in theory) should have someone that shares that data across campaigns (moved, deceased, bad phone numbers, etc).

We will not ever win without a national strategy. Supporting local candidates is no substitute for that.

The Democrats need a 50 state strategy.

Lots of people here say that. But when we do so, and they realize that means giving money and strong support to moderate candidates in red districts the go all apoplectic.

Start screaming DINO(which I think should rate an automatic hide) and vowing to never give another cent to a party who can support such a horrible candidate.

So are you good with the party giving lots of money to Joe Manchin? If so, then you do indeed support a 50 state strategy.

I agree with Howard Dean’s idea of a 50 state strategy.

What's my screen name? Based on that, do you think I support moderate candidates?

Or did not put it together. My bad.

You have a great evening! I have no doubts that both of us will be voting Democratic down the line!

You too

I'll be contributing wherever it makes sense and advising other donors about their best opportunities.

Would you like to share that? It would be interesting to see.

...I'll post a link to it next week.

But I can think of a red to blue flip opportunity (state senate) in PA that should be on your list. PM me if you want the details.

Broadly, I rely on groups like FLIPPABLE and FORWARD MAJORITY to identify promising State Leg races.

The bigger question is whether a Chamber is in play enough that Party control can flip.

..I see running ANYWHERE against a Repug.

If not, you should consider joining up and maybe even be a district leader or precinct captain. The committees/clubs are always looking for "warm bodies". These are the rank-and-file foot soldiers who go about canvassing, phone-banking and/or postcard writing. They also canvass to get candidates on the ballot and persuade other groups, unions, etc. to endorse their candidates.

Do you know about Indivisible, Swing Left, Sister District and other groups working in concert with local Democratic candidates? They are other sources for funds. They also provide people power for the ground game.

As for $$$, remember: Nine times out of ten, the ground game can defeat big money if your troops are dedicated and well-motivated.

The other side may outspend you, but never let them out-work you.

PM me if you want further info.