June 18, 2005

R.I. County organization

Time is marching inexorably into the 21st century. Will the Rock Island County Democratic organization?

Question: If you had to guess, what would you say is the average age of Rock Island County Democratic officials and party workers? R.I. Dem gatherings are starting to look like the bingo room at Leisure Acres.

(I have no idea what the answer is, but wonder what you would guess. I'd say 54. Take away campaign staff, labor guys, and attorneys, 60, minimum.)

1 Comments:

At 6/19/2005 2:52 AM, Blogger The Inside Dope said...

Gianulis has done a stellar job for decades now, but he will be doing the R.I. Dems a disservice if he does not begin to address the lack of younger rank and file members, activists, and workers.

And yes, it seems that the only people in this circle candidates looking for money and the people that give it to them.

Much more focus needs to be put on simply getting people informed and involved, even if they can't cough up a large chunk of money every time they show up.

 

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