WICHITA, Kan. - 2010 is here and its already an election year, and you don't have to be a pessimist to see that it could be a very bad year for Democrats with no candidates for Governor, Dennis Moore and Laura Kelly dropping out. In fact my nightmare scenario of a Governor Brownback, Secretary of State Kobach, with an all Republican Congressional Delegation and the Republicans picking up 4 or 5 more seats in the Legislature isn't all that far fetched.
To stop above scenario from happening is within our grasp, its as easy as contacting the campaigns of candidates like Raj Goyle and Charles Schollenberger and either volunteering or giving a little money, even 5 dollars adds up, if you can get 100 people giving, it adds up quickly, Another thing is half if not more of the precinct committee positions are vacant.
These are important positions, they elect party officers, select delegates to the conventions, fill vacancies in legislature (3 people elected Melany Barnes, to succeed Tom Sawyer) taking control of these low level positions is how the Religious Right took control of the Republican party in the 90's and the repercussions cant still be felt today.
I know some Liberals/ Progressives have the opinion that the Democratic party let us down too much, and I would be the first person to agree and also point out that Democrat doesn't always equal right or even good we can all name off Democrats that we wouldn't mind seeing lose an election.
All the more reason to become more active, volunteer, if not with a campaign at least for an issue group you share an ideology, most important of all vote, voter turnout is lower in midterms by not voting not only do lose your voice but you in effect double the vote of the person who opposes your beliefs.
Welcome to the Kansas Free Press, Dave! If people don't like the way their political parties or leaders behave, if they are disillusioned or heartbroken, there's only one answer - get involved and change things. Kansans should get involved in policies and elections! You are so right in giving people a swift kick.