I love local politics: random appreciation thread

[NoodleBoy]

I really can't get enough of it. I've gotten alot more involved on the local level, sometimes federal races don't register that much on my radar. More, more, MORE!

[NMDemDist2]

1. you're getting paid now too right?

:yourock:

[NoodleBoy]

2. yeah, I guess I've kind of been bragging about it lately, but it's hard not to be excited about it

[NMDemDist2]

3. not braggin, and good on you! you had a wonderful grasp of the issues and the

demographics of the area when last we spoke :evilgrin:

:hi:

[wildeyed]

4. Me too.

I LOVE local politics in my city. The demographic is pretty evenly split, so when I work my butt off and we win, I *know* I made a difference.

Last election the dem County Commissioner won by only 95 votes, retaining the majority for the dems :woohoo:

I did a fair bit of turnout work, so I know my effort was crucial to that victory, that every door knock, every phone call helped.

[Kixel]

5. I feel like I matter in local politics.

In national politics, it just isn't going to happen. I like knowing my State Rep's cell number!

[GenDem]

6. I agree

I love the local stuff. I was very involved with our town elections last fall. It was a difficult transition when it was over. I have already jumped into the 2008 congressional race in our district, and that is now filling my void. Congressional races are kind of local.

[Kixel]

7. I agree

I don't get as excited passionate about state issues as I do those that are federal. The biggest difference is that the candidate can know who you are if you are just a door knocking volunteer. I do the newsletter for my senate district and I always consider the Congressional candidate one of our locals.

[earcandle]

8. Where is local for you?