By Alan Elmont
Why belong to a Club that would have me as a member.
Although I cannot join the Culver City Democratic Club (yet) because I am a militant centrist (not affiliated with any party..any longer) I was shocked…shocked I tell you, to read today in a letter to the editor by Patricia Levinson that the Culver City Democratic Club has a total of 97 paid members.
Ninety-seven!!!
In a city of 40,000 with about 26,000 registered voters, that is less than one half of one percent. Of the 3,000 to 5,000 folks who vote, that is only 2 to 3 percent. Since I do not know how many of our voters are registered as Democrats, I can only assume this club represents a higher percentage of registered Democrats and an even higher percentage of Democrats who vote. Nevertheless….97, of whom 58 voted on the endorsements?
Personally, as a voter, I place no value on organizational endorsements. They are critical, I believe, for financial support for the candidates. But I place far more stock in the endorsements by people I know in our wonderful city and the actions, comments and positions of the candidates. And yes, I have two lawn signs, for City Council incumbents Jim Clarke and Jeff Cooper Election Day on April 8.
Mr. Elmont may be contacted at aelmont@ca.rr.com
