Anyone speak with the National HQ lately? (rant)

[Capn Sunshine]

I've called these guys three times now - we need to get on the same page. Not one call back.

Theoretically, we have a field rep in So Cal, but no one has contacted anyone. This is getting to the crisis point regarding the on-ground organization. LA County folks are really green , and I'm Ventura County, which is traditionally ignored by National Campaigns despite the inroads we've made VS the former R majority. ( we're only 5,000 votes shy of having equal registration numbers.)

My complaint is this: The Edwards people, the Clinton people, they are experienced pros. Things are running smooth there. We need to get some top-down participation in this process, because internet signups and blogs are great and all, but ITS BOOTS-ON-GROUND ORGANIZATION IN THE REAL WORLD that wins primaries, and I see the advantage gained by buzz being frittered away by inability to proceed with a decent campaign structure at the ground level.

This was what contributed to Howard Dean's defeat. The inability to convert the enthusiasm to votes because of ineffective on-ground real world pull-through. We simply have so much at risk , the primary in Cali is 2/07/08, 44 weeks away. Right now we would get crushed by Hillary's organization. I know. I've worked with all those folks before, and they take no prisoners, people.

[goclark]

1. I'm in LA and I voluteered by calling the HQ two months ago

Sorry to say, I never heard from them about my request to volunteer.

This is a flaw in a brilliant organization as far as I can tell.

I just haven't gotten around to contacting them again but I will do it asap.

[goclark]

2. Still ranting, no call back

[Capn Sunshine]

3. PM Me , I'll hook you up

:hi: