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42. Exactly. We do not need being all labeled Tex-ass or Flori-duh

Sun Apr 30, 2023, 08:45 PM

Apr 2023

Jim Carville once came to speak at a TX Democratic meeting I was at, and he joked that when he was asked to speak at a meeting of the Texas Democrats, he thought it would be held in a phone booth. But he was cracking a joke. Some Democrats still seem to take that seriously.

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I attended the Democratic Women's Club of Florida annual convention this weekend [View all] mcar Apr 2023 OP

This is good to know. Just got a donation request from Nikki Fried.. Deuxcents Apr 2023 #1

She was terrific mcar Apr 2023 #3

She is terrific. And it was refreshing to hear hopeful news for Dems to come back. nt allegorical oracle May 2023 #63

This is So Encouraging, mcar! Cha Apr 2023 #2

Thanks Cha mcar Apr 2023 #5

Yes We Can! & Look Cha Apr 2023 #21

Cool......... Lovie777 Apr 2023 #4

What an encouraging and hopeful post, my dear mcar! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2023 #6

Thank you Peggy mcar Apr 2023 #7

I think about how, not too long ago, Sky Jewels Apr 2023 #8

you never know what's going to happen NJCher Apr 2023 #13

Thank you for this mcar Apr 2023 #17

We are not giving up on you, mcar, or Florida. sheshe2 Apr 2023 #9

Thank you, she mcar Apr 2023 #18

pics NJCher Apr 2023 #10

Thanks for this mcar Apr 2023 #24

We need the young ones to wake up the base with their social media skills. Baitball Blogger Apr 2023 #11

That was one of the recommendations mcar Apr 2023 #20

I see an opportunity for Florida to turn around Mr.Bill Apr 2023 #12

Reaching non Cuban Hispanics is priority ONE in Florida for Dems. Funtatlaguy Apr 2023 #14

Totally mcar Apr 2023 #25

Thank you for that inspirational post. All the best to everyone fighting the good fight! Evolve Dammit Apr 2023 #15

Very informative. llmart Apr 2023 #16

The Democratic turnout in 2022 was horrible mcar Apr 2023 #22

Florida still has potential. Florida can be turned around. I'm glad the Party is alive & kickin'! NBachers Apr 2023 #19

So much enthusiasm mcar Apr 2023 #23

Unlike some DFW Apr 2023 #26

I hear you, DFW mcar Apr 2023 #34

Exactly. We do not need being all labeled Tex-ass or Flori-duh DFW Apr 2023 #42

This is good to hear because I've been really wondering what's going on with FL Dems! LymphocyteLover Apr 2023 #27

Our DEC is working very closely with the Democratic Women's Club. hay rick Apr 2023 #28

Glad to hear this! mcar Apr 2023 #35

Excellent. Thanks. Joinfortmill Apr 2023 #29

I live on one of those blue islands in the red sea that is Texas. Mollyann Apr 2023 #30

Very Heartening! Nictuku Apr 2023 #31

Many thanks for this boots-on-the-ground-in-Florida report, mcar. thatcrowwoman Apr 2023 #32

I appreciate this mcar Apr 2023 #36

I will never give up on you or any of us mahina Apr 2023 #33

We can only keep tryong mcar Apr 2023 #37

Thank you for such encouraging news. mia Apr 2023 #38

Please do mcar Apr 2023 #40

TY so much for sharing this uplifting event. I'm not giving up. Hekate Apr 2023 #39

These women (and men) amaze and inspire me, Hekate mcar Apr 2023 #41

K & R malaise Apr 2023 #43

Thank you for all the work you yourself have done and continue to do Native Apr 2023 #44

So good to hear. I went last year and was underwhelmed. nt Phoenix61 Apr 2023 #45

I went last year too mcar Apr 2023 #46

Thank you for attending, and giving us a report. Not giving up on you FLA Dems electric_blue68 Apr 2023 #47

Thanks mcar Apr 2023 #48

Never give up! Never surrender! betsuni Apr 2023 #49

They either don't get it mcar May 2023 #50

I need to get back into a more active role. Pacifist Patriot May 2023 #51

We would love to have you, PP mcar May 2023 #52

Thank you, young lady, for your service. jaxexpat May 2023 #53

I refuse to give up on us, including all in the fascist red states. We salute you niyad May 2023 #54

As a blue soul from a red state.... Trueblue Texan May 2023 #55

So true, Trueblue mcar May 2023 #56

Great update, thanks. grantcart May 2023 #57

Florida resident. This made me happy. Saoirse9 May 2023 #58

Join us, Saoirse! mcar May 2023 #60

I signed up and I guess I am waiting Saoirse9 May 2023 #61

... mcar May 2023 #62

Bravo to you!!! BigmanPigman May 2023 #59

I would have loved to tavernier May 2023 #64

It's so nice to meet members from other parts of the state mcar May 2023 #65