Political Peon: 2010: What's at stake for Indiana Democrats?

Cross posted with permission from Political Peon

HOLD THE HOUSE MAJORITY

Listen. Hoosier Democrats must vote come November, 2010.

Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Whatever.

No really.

We've heard it all before. Every election cycle, we hear this. It's the end of the world if we don't vote. Is it really all that different this time?

Well she-yeah. It really, really is. And you may be surprised, but it has less to do with Washington, D.C., as it has to do with you and me.

See that map up there? Congressional Districts. Important stuff, especially in the Indiana State House and Governor's Mansion where the balance of power at this point in time falls like this:

• Republican Governor (Somebody's Man Mitch)
• Republican Majority in the Senate
• Slimly Held Democratic Majority in the House.

If the Republicans are able to secure a majority in the State House of Representatives in 2010, which is not outside the realm of possibility, believe me, they will then own the right to redraw the map. The lines will be redrawn for a generation or more to favor Republican candidates, Republican governors, Republican legislation, Republican ideology.

Indiana... The State Where Conservatism Reigns Supreme

Republican redistricting will also favor Republicans in federal races. We could well see more Republican representation in Congress. How's about, a generation or more with two Republican Senators?

No more turning a 'Pale Shade of Blue' in Presidential election years.

Yikes!

Kind of sad to think of it in those terms, considering the joy and euphoria so many long-time Democratic voters, and a ton of newbies experienced in 2008. No more crying now.

Indiana... The Other Red Meat

Spread the word. Tell fellow Democrats and others who lean to the left, why it's so important to vote in 2010. Stay informed, and stay tuned.

Update: One of my very good friends recently reminded me that if Republicans are in complete charge of our state government, there is a near certainty that Indiana could become a 'Right To Work' state'.

'Right to Work' sounds good and kind of catchy, doesn't it? Don't be fooled.

'Right to Work' means lower wages for everyone, less employment benefits, or in other words, breaking the representation and positive influence of our strongest unions. It's not only bad for union wages and benefits, but it will also serve to negatively affect overall wages in the state.

Women Earn Less in 'Right to Work' States

If there are not people earning those beefy union wages and spending their money in Indiana for goods and services, other non-union employers will offer lower wages.

Many of the Southern states are 'Right To Work' states. Arkansas is a 'Right to Work' for less State, and is also the state where Walmart and Big Oil are Kings!

WAYS TO PARTICIPATE: Walk in a parade with your local Democrats. Participate in 'Voter Registration' drives. Participate in GOTO (Get Out The Vote) neighborhood walks or phone banks. Write some 'Letters to the Editor' in your local papers to inform Democrats of why it is so important to vote. November will be here before we know it.

If you are unable to actively participate in organized events, then talk to that neighbor, talk to that friend, talk to that co-worker and gear up to gear up others to vote come November.

Comments are always welcome, or you may e-mail Duh Peon at politicalpeon@gmail.com.

HOLD THE HOUSE MAJORITY