As a soldier on the ground in Las Vegas, I'd like to report to you what happened at the Democratic Caucus on Saturday January 19th.
I watched both parties caucus or straw poll on Saturday January 19th.
Here is what I noticed were the problems the Democrats had that the Republicans did NOT.
I break them into 4 main areas:
- Training
- Coordination
- Communications
- Transportation
Training - Repub. operatives abounded during their caucus. There were trained people to direct the crowd. Big Advantage to Republicans!
Coordination - Democrat groups within each caucus did not know each other and were not aware of what the other guy was doing there. Republicans gathered in individual rooms in small groups and got to know each other. Advantage Republicans! Dems are down to 50-50 here folks. Lookout!
Communications - The Nevada Democratic party FAILED to communicate effectively with its members. No actual party personnel were at the location to communicate and coordinate. Republicans communicated in advance, in the building/halls and in each meeting room. No lost sheep milling around the Republican Caucus; tons of lost sheep milling around the Democratic Caucus. REMEMBER: Lost sheep will not VOTE in the November Election
Transportation - I could tell the difference between the Republican & Democratic Caucus. Look in the parking lot and see the hulking, metal, gas-guzzling monsters and you know that's the Republican Party Caucus.
The situation for the Democrats was different. Many came on a bus.
Many left disappointed because they wanted to participate but had to get on a bus or be at work.
Here's what I have to say to the Big FatCat Dems in Washington, DC who ride around in limos all the time.
If you people want to win, STOP relying on volunteers to do that. Stop dumping people into the lake and not putting any Lifeguards out there too.
There were plenty of volunteers but they were untrained so they just got in the way.
There were plenty of lost sheep at the Democratic Caucus because the party, the Nevada & national party, failed to communicate in advance the simple stuff. Like where, why, when & how. Plain stuff. Nothing complicated.
Finally, you have tons of volunteers but you run your volunteer training in Lower Slobovia where there aren't any buses. Run your training just like your caucuses. One Saturday per month in a LOCAL school or other public building.
My last words are for the Fat Cats in DC! Get off your asses and spend some money to help the local party members. If you don't there will be a Permanent Republican majority and you idiots will help to elect it!
The ball is in your court! Better move it or loose it!
Thank you for your time to read this!