It’s time for all of you who support Democrats, but are not registered as Democrats, to think of changing your party registration.
There are many good reasons to register as a Democrat. Registering as a Democrat makes a statement about your beliefs. Addtionally, it allows you to take part in the governance of the Democratic Party. The reason to register NOW is that it will allow you to take part in the caucuses in February and possibly to be a delegate to the Democratic Convention. Under the Party Charter, if you are a registered Democrat as of the last day of December, you are eligible to take part in your local caucus to elect delegates to the Convention.
Many BMG readers took part in caucuses for the first time in February of 2010. Others might have done so, but didn’t know the importance of being a registered Democrat prior to the December 31 deadline.
In 2012 the Convention will be in Springfield. The Democratic Party has convention information available.
It will be an endorsing convention for the U. S. Senate. If you are elected as a delegate then you will have the opportunity to cast your vote for your choice for U. S. Senate. A candidate needs 15% to appear on the ballot and a majority to get the endorsement of the Democratic Party.
In addition, at any State Convention the Charter can be amended.
The caucus window is February 11 to February 26. Caucuses are being scheduled now. Caucus times and locations are available for those communities who have submitted information.
Caucuses and conventions are both great ways to connect with other area activists.
Whether or not you are interested in attending a caucus to vote for delegates or running for delegate, if you support Democratic values this is a good as time as any to register as a Democrat.
That’s Kate always working hard on behalf of the Democratic Party.
If you live in Senator Eldridge’s District remember to vote for Kate Donaghue for Democratic State Committee on the March Primary ballot.
I couldn’t have said it better myself!