Just thought I would let y'all know that I was elected a precinct delegate to the Collin County Democratic Convention.

It is so neat being involved and the process if fascinating.

Of course, I also missed my Government class tonight, but I think the prof will understand.

I was there too Angi! Long night eh? Fascinating process.Great energy.

Where were you?  I didn't see you? But then again, I don't think I know what you look like! 

Well, it was crowded. For the main precinct #17, which covers most of the city, there were 119 people there to caucus. Basically, you sign in on a sheet for your candidate of choice, including undecided. They count the number that signed in, and the 13 delegates are then assigned proportionally.

It was a bit confusing. Mainly because there were so many people there. It was hard to hear what she was saying. But it was also fun, educational, interesting. All that good stuff.

Being a delegate, I know get to go to the County Convention as a vote for my Candidate with a chance to be picked as a County delegate to go to the State Convention. That would be fun.

And as long as you voted in the primary, you can apply to be a National Delegate. I know that is how the Dems work. The Republicans may have their own system. Check your party's website.

Quote from: Angi on March 05, 2008, 08:49:54 AM

Well, it was crowded. For the main precinct #17, which covers most of the city, there were 119 people there to caucus. Basically, you sign in on a sheet for your candidate of choice, including undecided. They count the number that signed in, and the 13 delegates are then assigned proportionally.

It was a bit confusing. Mainly because there were so many people there. It was hard to hear what she was saying. But it was also fun, educational, interesting. All that good stuff.

Being a delegate, I know get to go to the County Convention as a vote for my Candidate with a chance to be picked as a County delegate to go to the State Convention. That would be fun.

And as long as you voted in the primary, you can apply to be a National Delegate. I know that is how the Dems work. The Republicans may have their own system. Check your party's website.

Oh no Angi's a dem we must win her back from the Dark side

Angi's the Chosen One, destined to bring balance to the force.

Quote from: drax0r on March 05, 2008, 05:32:13 PM

Quote from: Osontx on March 05, 2008, 05:11:58 PM

Quote from: Angi on March 05, 2008, 08:49:54 AM

Well, it was crowded. For the main precinct #17, which covers most of the city, there were 119 people there to caucus. Basically, you sign in on a sheet for your candidate of choice, including undecided. They count the number that signed in, and the 13 delegates are then assigned proportionally.

It was a bit confusing. Mainly because there were so many people there. It was hard to hear what she was saying. But it was also fun, educational, interesting. All that good stuff.

Being a delegate, I know get to go to the County Convention as a vote for my Candidate with a chance to be picked as a County delegate to go to the State Convention. That would be fun.

And as long as you voted in the primary, you can apply to be a National Delegate. I know that is how the Dems work. The Republicans may have their own system. Check your party's website.

Oh no Angi's a dem we must win her back from the Dark side

Angi's the Chosen One, destined to bring balance to the force.

Why thanks Drax! I appreciate it.

And Oso: I've been a bleeding heart liberal hippie for years. There probably isn't anyway to change me now.

While I agree that Bush and his policies haven't exactly engendered people to the Elephant, the one thing I refuse to be is inflexible.