Preparing for Victory

It was great to see so many Democrats attending our Dist. 2 training session put on by the Michigan Democratic Party. We had great participation as we came together to be more skillful in our election efforts. This seems typical for this election cycle. We are energized and impatient to get started as we work to turn around Republican policies that hurt our state and country. We all see the energy that is out there.

Clearly the hot race of this election cycle will be for State Rep. Dan Scripps brings to the race name recognition, proven fund raising and campaigning skills, and a host of volunteers who smell blood in this election. The Republicans are spending their time duking it out with each other in a three way primary race. The Dec. 31 reporting deadline for fundraising may be a pivotal day for them. The field may shrink if a candidate does not have adequate money coming in.

Democrats are fortunate in this race because we have have a candidate who has earned the respect of many people in the Republican party as well as our own. Many in our district view the Republican contenders as second tier. Probably this is happening because it looks more likely that Republicans will lose this seat after controlling it for several years.

This upcoming election will see a great deal of passion from Democrats who are crying out for change. For Republicans it seems to be a season of embarrassment and frustration. From the top of the ticket on down their choices are just not that exciting. And sometimes they are disgraceful.

Will this be the year that the radical religious right pushes the Republican Party to the brink of collaspe? Maybe that has to happen before the Republicans can turn to a more moderate middle.

It will be an interesting year. Our MDP training session was just the start. Next month we have Camp Millie. Democrats are planning to work hard and also work smart. This is our year. The excitement builds.