Been Wondering what's next for the tea party movement. I haven't seen a real clear plan or outline. Might be why many republicans have joined the media and the left in dismissing the tea parties as a political force. After a few weeks and several arguments there are some things I'd like to see happen. These are off the top of my head so if you have better ideas great.
Raise Funds. Without money (or votes) political movements are useless. If the thousand people at the county courthouse each donated five dollars a month to a tea party pac that would provide enough money to make some noise.
Stay non partisan. I just saw a headline quoting Micheal Steele threatening to go after Arlen Specter. No judgment on Specter, but Steele couldn't do any thing until he left. Simply no party will throw their own under the bus.
Start Local. Keep the supporters engaged with races and issues that directly affect them.
Stay with one or two large ideals. Keep it simple. good/small/efficient government
Win something. Get somebody elected because of the party. Can't do much from the outside. If the tea party delivers funds and votes then it has stroke. Fund a primary opponent against an entrenched pol.
Don't be anti everything. Understand occasionally government can do some good things. If we are against everything we lose our chance to engage the debate.
Communicate. All the names that registered should get regular e-mail or blog updates about what the pac is doing. Keep people engaged.
Take small victories. 1000 people from Porter County won't eliminate the fed. Be happy with progress. Keep holding everyone accountable but realize it can't be done in a day.
If something doesn't go your way don't quit. Somebody you like might get beat in a primary, keep funding.
Don't let either party or nut jobs hijack the movement. Already explained the parties. Just because someone has railed against government doesn't make them electable. Stay focused.
Monday, April 27, 2009
blog comments powered by Disqus