There is "No need to campaign locally" says Republican official

For months we have been waiting with anticipation for our local republican candidates to ride the wave of change that has rocked the national scene.

But

By the comments from many republican leaders leads one to believe that this election is in the bag for our candidates.


"No need to campaign locally, everyone has pretty much made up their mind about how they'll vote".

With that kind of thinking the voters will make up their mind alright. Very good chance that those on the line will vote for that candidate whom they have seen the most activity. That may not be the local republican candidate.


"No need to "market" our candidate, there is already good "name recognition"".

The good name recognition can always be improved upon as the other candidate is working to improve and expand their good name.


"We don't need to meet locally to work on this campaign, everyone is so busy just now".

You reap what you sow. Put little time and effort into the campaign and there will be little to no name recognition.


"We don't need advice or consultation from Republican party headquarters on getting the word out to our voter base. We've been doing this for years".

With so much at stake why wouldn't you want help and the resources that could be provided. The other candidate is getting that help.


"We don't want to put up public signs for national Republic presidential candidates; people will think we are mean-spirited, racist."

That is an irrational fear. A sign does not denote racism or whether or not you as a person is mean spirited.


"Even if our Republican candidates lose this election, it's not a crisis. We just wait 4 years and come back with dynamite candidates and win with a BANG!".

How do you know that in four years the Republicans will bounce back? Don't assume you will have my vote in four years. I want a fighter not someone who quits. The other side didn't quit maybe my vote should go to them.


"I don't know about using modern media (Facebook, twitter, etc). I'm not familiar with it and can't see how it would help our candidates in this town."

Obama won the last election with the effective use of social media. Donald Trump - if he can stay off of twitter - is able to communicate to the masses. Social media i an inexpensive way to be in touch with your current and future constituents. By ignoring these methods of conveying your message you are limiting the audience you reach.


"Things are not THAT "dire"!"

Things are.


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