The Pathetic State Of Democratic Party

[Pryderi]

Websites. I compared the the http://www.GOP.com with the http://www.democrats.org/ website before, but event the state party websites are crappy by comparison. Compare http://www.kydemocrat.com/ and http://www.rpk.org/
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[MaineDem]

1. Unfortunately they have much more expendable cash

They have money that can go to glitzy websites. Most state Democratic Parties are struggling to raise money.

It would be nice to have the support the GOP has but it ain't happenin'.

PS. Did you leave "websites" out of the subject line on purpose?

[jefferson_dem]

2. No excuse for this. The DNC chairman is rightly celebrated as the one

who helped usher in this new "internet age" of voter outreach and mobilization. We have to fix this.

[madfloridian]

8. There is nothing wrong with the site.

This is an excuse to bash.

[Pryderi]

11. Exactly! The GOP is outstripping the Democratic Party online. However,

there is one interesting tool
http://www.democrats.org/page/content/partybuilder/

PartyBuilder is a set of online tools designed to empower Democrats to take control of the future of their party. Through technology, we're moving people from email and websites to canvasses and rallies.

PartyBuilder isn't the typical online tool set. Individual users control most of the activity – from blogging, to setting up and managing groups or activists, to organizing and managing real-world events, to fundraising, Democrats are entrusted to build the space and the Party.

Take a minute to explore the different features, then invite your friends and connect with each other to help build the Party for 2006 and beyond. PartyBuilder gives you everything you need to take online action for real-world results.

[Zodiak]

14. That's a good website

very MySpacey, so the interface is familiar.

Like I said...things are getting better.

[Zodiak]

3. As if....

there isn't an army of computer-savvy Democrats willing to loan their coding ability to the effort.

There needs to be a broader connection between the Democratic party apparatus and the grassroots, and this little website problem you highlight is symptomatic of that.

Democratic politicians have been going with hired hands for too long and have forgotten that some of the best gifts of a healthy democracy are free.

But things are changing.

[madfloridian]

4. If we are so bad, become a damn Republican.

They are such moral creatures. They have so much money they don't need to think twice about fancy stuff.

This is really sickening for you to do this right now.

Look on the right side of DNC site. There are some great tools being formed.

Are you donating regularly or are you one of those sitting back and gloating that Republicans have a fancier website.

[madfloridian]

5. If you are a Republican, you can brag about the great website...

as all your rich donors head off to jail or get indicted.

[madfloridian]

6. triple posted

Site is freezing up.

[madfloridian]

7. ..

[madfloridian]

9. How dare you criticize KY Democrats?

They have their work cut out for them in the battle of the two parties.

This is one of the most petty posts I have seen here lately.

I think I will let some friends of mine at the KY site see your message.

[Pryderi]

12. Maybe you're happy with the status quo, but I'm not. Criticism leads to

improvement.

[madfloridian]

13. The KY site looks great to me.

But then I am not that picky. I prefer my Democrats over the Republicans.

[MrCoffee]

20. you dare to question the DNC? heretic!

it's right boot left boot right boot...get it straight next time.

but you're right, the DNC website is awful.

[madfloridian]

10. The DNC also has an action center on the front page.

Go and look around.

Good job, pryderi.

[madfloridian]

15. One two three...anyone else want to jump on the Democrats?

Aw come one, what are we waiting for. We have been underdogs for years, we are coming out of the utter darkness....so let's all bash the website without actually putting it in the subject line.

[Iris]

16. Yeah, what a great idea. Especially since we actually have a shot

at getting back the House.

The bottom line is the Republicans have tons of money to burn on campaigns, websites, mailers, etc.

[Pryderi]

17. wow! thinskin abounds! I think the republican sites are designed better,

I'm not going to vote for a repugnican based on their website, I'm looking for improvement.

[wyldwolf]

18. the Georgia Dem Party website looks great...

http://www.democraticpartyofgeorgia.org/

..and Florida...

http://www.fladems.com/

[Poppyseedman]

19. More fuel for your fire.

Angry Data Nerds Rain on Democratic Parade

http://www.observer.com/20061023/20061023_Chris_Lehmann_pageone_newsstory6.asp


"The problem lies, specifically, within the geeky subculture of Democratic get-out-the-vote strategists and data managers—the guardians of the voter information that has become the lifeblood of recent elections. Just as the Democrats were making strides toward the ultimate goal of catching up to the finely tuned Republican micro-targeting operation, the Democratic corps of data nerds became engaged in a low-grade civil war, trading old allegations of miscues and strategic gaffes in the run-up to the 2004 election."

[madfloridian]

21. Hey pry...how many of the actions have you done?

http://www.100actions.com/a/2006/10/action21.html

I enjoy the DNC website. It has a new podcast page, there are so many new features coming on.

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/madfloridian/439

What do you think?

[Pryderi]

25. see post #11

[madfloridian]

22. Come on everyone....let's go after the DNC website All together now.

This is outstanding.

[madfloridian]

23. The natives must be restless...time to attack.

Green is the color of grass.

[dorktv]

24. Work now, complain 11/8.