Divided We Stand

A community is a group of people who live in the same geographic location who share common interest, ideas, and goals. The political community is a sub

group to the community at large and share a certain passion for policy that would benefit their community.

Why The Political Community?

• The community may want what is best for the state and country but both the democratic and republican parties go about it completely differently.

• Want to see if the divide in our two party system could ever be mended.

• Why does everyone have an opinion towards politics but only a select few get involved within the community?

• Does the third party and tea party feel they have a voice within the community?

How Did I Get Involved?

• Rallies

• Meetings at both the republican and democratic headquarters in Wilson, NC

• Fundraisers

• Door knocking and community outreach

• Shadowing candidates

Democratic Headquarters Wilson, NC

Fun Fact

• The political mascots: Democrat (Donkey) dates back to Andrew Jackson’s Presidency when he was called a “jackass” for his populist policies. Republican (Elephant) was established during U. S. Grant’s presidency when cartoonist Thomas Nast related a local zoo escape to the party. He chose a elephant because they are unmovable when calm but severely destructive when excited.

The Wilson County Republican

• Middle to upper class

• Have some college or in most cases a four year degree

• Share strong passion for economic policy

• High voter turnout on election day

***not representative of all

The Wilson County Democrat

• Lower to middle class

• Little or no college

• Share a strong passion for social issues (women’s rights and gay rights)

• Many will refer to “fair share”

• Lower voter turnout on election day but higher turnout during early voting than republicans

***not representative of all

Candidates

Candidates feel on both sides that it is essential to get involved within their communities. This will not only give them name recognition but also allow voters to become familiar with who they will be voting for come election day. Many will attend rallies and meet and greets.

Fun Fact

Political yard signs are used for name recognition. Political scientist Mel Kahn states that each sign could bring 6-10 votes. Many voters believe that just by placing a sign in their yard means they are supporting the candidate and therefore do not have to volunteer for any campaign work.

Tea Party

Established in Wilson County in 2009 because they felt that neither the republicans nor democrats were deciding policy Constitutionally. It is considered a viable party now in Wilson County. President Joel Killion meets with both the Wilson democrats and republicans to get things done for the community.

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