To go to Taos, or not to go to Taos...that is the question. This

[texpatriot2004]

Saturday the New Mexico Congressional District conventions will be held in Taos NM. I am trying to decide whether or not to go. They will be choosing delegates to the National convention. I think there are lots of people going. I think the turnout has been beyond expectations and has surpassed prior turnouts. I know they have plenty of people to stand in as alternates if we aren't there.

I am not sure about "running" to be a delegate to Nationals. This is my first go round in New Mexico and I am feeling ill prepared. I have received a few emails from people asking me to support them to be delegates to the National convention and even a post card from someone asking for my support and I don't think she is in my Congressional District. So, then it dawns on me, if I want to be a delegate to Nationals I should have, basically, been campaigning. This is the first time I have been close enough to the location of the National convention to go.

So, now I am beginning to wonder about going at all. They probably have way too many people who want to go and not enough slots. Plus, it is about a five hour drive to Taos from here and we can't leave until after 5 pm Friday so it makes a very short weekend then back to work next week. I am curious if this is the convention where any resolutions will be passed, I don't really understand the process in New Mexico as I have only been here a couple of years. I posted a thread yesterday asking for insight and/or experience from any DUers but didn't get much of a response. I read through the "delegate selection" plan for New Mexico. I understand there are about 17 delegates selected from the 3 Congressional Districts...I think there were about 38 total delegates from New Mexico.

To go to Taos and try to be of service? Or not? Hoping to be a delegate to the National convention but doubting that will actually happen. Besides, I don't have any flyers, or letters, or speeches about why others should support me. I have been a Democrat since 1992 or before. I was an active Dem in College. I participated in the process in Texas. I am eligible to go to Taos but I am also not sure I could become a delegate.

What to do DU?

[AspenRose]

1. Go

If nothing else it'll be a learning experience

[crispini]

2. I think you should go to Taos even if you decide not to be a delegate.

If you are interested in this process, it will be a great learning experience for you and it can never hurt to get a chance to meet friends and fellow Dems from around the state. I agree that you will probably have a tough row to hoe to get to be a Delegate to National. However, I think it will serve you in good stead for the future. Plus, you can report on the proceedings to us here back on DU, so that'll be a lot of fun! :D I always think it's better to be more involved in these things, if possible.

:toast:

[rwheeler31]

3. Just go. Their will not be time to learn the history.

[texpatriot2004]

4. So far, 3 "go" and 0 don't go. Thanks for the encouragement. nt