Author Archives: Mike Bock

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

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 In-Depth Discussions And Planning That The Central Committee Of The MCDP Should Have

This is a draft of a note I intend on sending to some members of the MCDP Central Committee I’m looking forward to working together with you this year as a fellow member of the Montgomery County Democratic Party Central … Continue reading

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Will The MCDP Learn From The Winburn / Harris Contest And Choose The Strongest Candidate — Not The Strongest Insider?

In 2008, Democrats controlled two Montgomery County House Districts, OHD-39 and OHD-40. After redistricting in 2012, OHD-40 became OHD-43, with lots of Republicans added from Prebble County. The Democrats retained two districts for one more House term. But in 2014, … Continue reading

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