Missed Opportunity

During my tour of the internet, there's been a great deal of attention being given to the fact that websites for Republicans fail to identify that they are Republicans. The underlying theme here is that this year is going to be so bad for the GOPers that not only do they want to distance themselves from their President, they want to distance themselves from their own party.

Which brings up a question for Democrats - Why are we doing the same thing?

I can't speak for every Democratic candidate across the state, but I took a look at our local candidates and the governor's websites. Only one mentions their party - Brian Clem (seeking to unseat Billy Dalto), and that's in small font at the bottom of the page.

Otherwise, you'd be pretty hard pressed to guess which party the other candidates belong to. Gov. Ted? You might tell by the current story about the state party uniting behind him, but otherwise not a (D) to be found. Same with Rep. Darlene Hooley - not a mention that she's a Democrat (her opponent's TV ads sure as heck don't tell you that he's a Republican)...and on and on. I'd even go so far to guess that when canvassers knock on doors. they're handing out literature and there's no mention that their candidate is Democratic on it either.

Look at the polls - people are upset at the Republican President and willing to vote out the party who's done his every beck and call. Latest polls are showing that this willingness to vote out Republicans isn't just on the federal level - it's translating down to state races as well.

Candidates, campaign managers, and us supporters - let's help the voters do just that by letting them know who they do want to vote for.

Add the word 'Democrat'and 'Democratic' to your websites, lawn signs and literature!

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