I think my tweet about TN government resonated with many, thanks so much for sharing it and for the follows! I live in a beautiful state with a lot of beautiful people who care deeply about their neighbors, sadly that is not what our supermajority is reflecting back.
It seems true that absolute power corrupts absolutely. I got to hear from so many in other states feeling the same as we are in TN. #Solidarity to all of us as we push back! I don’t know how it works in every state, but I have some ideas for TN.
🚨YOUR VOTE MATTERS! Please never feel that your vote won’t make a difference, it absolutely can, especially if everyone who feels as you do votes!
State House and Senate reps should be able to meet with their constituents, build a relationship with them. Research them a bit before you meet them, try to find something they voted on that you like and mention that.
Tell them the issues you care about and ask them to support those issues. Call or email them when issues come up that you care about. Do the same when you disagree with a vote they made. Let them know you are paying attention and you vote-this can make a difference.
When you are calling or meeting your reps, organize with friends and others of like mind to do the same. To some this may seem basic, but to new folks just getting involved, it can be daunting.
I know in TN, rural organizing is a critical need, but we need to train folks in those areas to organize there. People need to hear from a local voice what Democrats are doing for working folks. We can do this, we have the right message.
Write an op-ed or letter to the editor in your paper about how your leadership isn’t fighting for working families, but instead spending all their time on divisive and hateful legislation. Organize friends and neighbors to do the same.
Run for office or volunteer for someone who is running. I never thought of running until learning to organize through @BarackObama campaign. If you care deeply about your community and know the kitchen table issues they face, run and speak to those issues.
Point out that the current leadership is not bringing legislation that helps their families or voting for legislation that makes their lives better. Also point out where the majority of their campaign donations come from-corporations and lobbyists.
As Democrats, our campaigns require lots of personal contact-door knocks and phone calls. You won’t likely change someone’s mind with a mail piece, but you will on their doorstep talking about the issues they care about.
Also, always speak truth to power, people see that and want to see more-we need more! Sure, I get targeted for telling the truth about colleagues across the aisle, but as long as you tell the truth, voters on both sides of the aisle will respect it-whether they admit it or not 😉
If you are anywhere in TN and want to get involved (many already have reached out) please do, reach out and I will try to connect you with folks in your area!
So let’s get out there and make the midterms count-for your county, state, and the country! If you don’t have a D on the ballot for State House or Senate, you have until April 7, voters need a choice! #Solidarity
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