Due to the convention not being until September 19th this year the caucus window is May-June rather than the usual February-March. The only reason it seems we have been given for the later date is the hope of presidential candidates stopping by on their way to New Hampshire. Since the registration deadline is in the charter (with a proposal to amend it out pending) you still had to be a Democrat by January 31st the later dates notwithstanding. Personally I’ve long wondered why we bother during the odd years instead of just doing Democratic Campaign Institutes, but local committees can use these as an organizing tool IFF they capture relevant information. There’s usually not much competition for delegate slots in the odd years and often slates are incomplete so if you are new to the process or know someone who is this is the time to get yourself or them involved. The schedule is posted here. Check-in is open from 15 minutes before to 15 minutes after the announced time.
I appreciate you posting this.
Tell me again how he’s supposed to manage an Olympics?
First, it’s possible it’s just not posted yet. Second, by that logic we can say why should he be Mayor at all if he can’t schedule a simple meeting. I suspect that precisely because he is Mayor his ward chair duties are lower priority in his mind. It may be best for a lot of reasons for him to hand over the chair to someone else, but must we use every little thing to knock the Olympics?
and I oppose Boston hosting the bid!
What do off year caucuses do?* How do they work? What do odd year conventions do?
*elect delegates to the state convention?
…they do in fact elect convention delegates, but unless a resolution is circulated by petition there may not be anything to actually vote on and even resolutions would probably be voted by voice rather than roll call. This isn’t even a platform convention as those come in the year immediately before the statewide elections. Therefore, the plenary session is generally relatively brief and uneventful, but there will be breakout sessions for workshops, panels, and the like. This is why I favor DCIs in the odd years – rather than go through the caucus rigamarole we can just say, “Y’all come!” There are also parties, but fewer than in nomination years. Since 2016 has no statewide elections (including US Senate) there won’t even be water-testing for that. Those of us who are DSC members are supposed to try to get people pumped up for the convention, but I have to admit I’m having a hard time doing it with a straight face and genuine enthusiasm, but like I said if you are new become a delegate this year when committees will be begging for people to fill slots. That gets you known and a better shot for future years when it matters. Here is more information.
at the word “here”
Firefox v37.0.2, Windows 7 Pro.
Indeed, there’s nothing there to link to.
Pretty sure it worked when I first posted because I usually test them, but let’s try again.
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… always have. They give local committees a reason to organize and reach out to members, which wouldn’t happen if not for the annual caucuses. And what I like most: we have a chance to discuss real issues with experts in the field. Now, if you are a casual Dem, this probably isn’t appealing. But if you like to talk issues, prepare for the Presidential campaign, etc., these conventions can be both fun and enlightening. Hey, you also get to share ideas and experiences with old friends — and make new ones from around the state. Not a bad thing. And make no mistake, for 2016 we will need all the training and preparedness we can muster because we absolutely MUST retain the White House!