Come One, Come All!

The state Republican and DFL leaders found something they have in common last month, they both want people to get involved in the process. On January 24th a press release was put out by both parties announcing a campaign of sorts.

DFL, GOP TO HOLD JOINT NEWS CONFERENCES, OTHER MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF CAUCUSING

ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor and Republican parties will hold joint news conferences in St. Paul and Rochester on Tuesday, Feb. 14, to increase awareness about its party caucusing events, which are scheduled for Tuesday, Mar. 7. Specific details for the events are forthcoming. “There are things that Republicans and Democrats disagree about from time to time, but one of the things we do agree on is that Minnesota is better when more Minnesotans are involved in the political process,” Minnesota DFL Chair Brian Melendez said. “More participation makes better government, and together Minnesotans can do better.”

I personally have never attended a so this will be my first. I am very excited to be a part of the process. The press release went on to talk about what a precinct caucus is:

A precinct caucus is a neighborhood meeting and the first step in the political process allowing citizens to get together to discuss issues and candidates. Decisions concerning the party’s platform and candidates begin at the precinct caucus, and Minnesotans are encouraged to make their voices heard by becoming a delegate or alternate to subsequent endorsing conventions. Minnesota law recognizes the precinct caucus as the basis of the political endorsement system and governs the operation of the caucus to ensure the openness of the system.

I urge all my readers to consider this. If you have more questions, check out this flyer on the Secretary of State website.