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To “Save Democracy,” David Pepper Should Tell How Democrats Can Help Democratize The Democratic Party

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Mike Bock

I’m looking forward to hearing David Pepper speak at our South of Dayton Democratic Club this evening, Wednesday, January 17. Pepper served as Ohio Democratic Party Chairperson from 2015 to 2020. Pepper’s latest book, “Saving Democracy: A User’s Manual For … Continue reading →

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Note To David Pepper: Go For the Big Win — Invite All Ohio Democrats To Become Voting Members Of The ODP

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Mike Bock

To: David Pepper, ODP Chairman and Nina Turner, ODP Leadership Team Chair: Congratulations on being selected as leaders of the Ohio Democratic Party. Thanks for producing your document: “Turning The Tide: Our Vision.” It gives Democrats a lot to think about. I … Continue reading →

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Let’s Amend The MCDP Constitution So, In 2026, Rank-And-File Democrats Will Directly Elect The Montgomery County Democratic Party Chairperson

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Mike Bock

After the May 4 Democratic Primary there will be scheduled the 2022 Montgomery County Democratic Party Reorganization Meeting. Reorganization is a big opportunity — every four years — for Montgomery County Democrats to re-think and re-structure the local party organization. … Continue reading →

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Would The Democratic Party Be Improved If The Leaders Of The Party Were Chosen By Rank Choice Voting?

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Mike Bock

I always check out Esrati’s website. In his newest post — Why our political candidates generally suck — David advocates that there be a change in the Dayton Charter so that Dayton City Commissioners are elected through rank choice voting. … Continue reading →

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The New MCDP Constitution Sets Forth Big Pro-Democracy Goals For The Democratic Party County Organization

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Mike Bock

Glad to see that the MCDP Constitution approved last year at the June MCDP Reorganization Meeting has, at last, been posted on the MCDP website. It’s great that Kurt Hatcher, the new MCDP Executive Director, is bringing the website up-to-date. … Continue reading →

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The Transformation Needed In The Democratic Party Is Starting Here In Montgomery County

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Mike Bock

The Democratic Party needs transformation — one from a political boss structure to a representative democracy structure, from rule by clique to rule by representative body, from a party of the few, to the party of the people. Of the … Continue reading →