Guide the future of politics by joining a political party

In this great country of ours, political party affiliation is not required. Registered citizens can just show up on Election Day and cast their vote.

However, if you want to influence change at the grassroots, you must register and participate in your local meetings. These meetings are open to the public, but only vetted party members can propose changes and vote on these modifications.

This is the best example of a representative republic we have. Sometimes it isn’t the prettiest vision of watching the sausage being made, but the final version has been presented, debated, thoroughly discussed, and then passed or failed depending upon the majority of votes cast.

It is one thing to vote, another thing to have an opinion or complain, but something totally different to guide the direction and future of your political party. Can you help your party become better? Join us. Independent or non-party affiliates need not to apply.

Kevin Thumma

Cedar Rapids

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