I'd just like to start a discussion with this post. My core question is how do we as Democrats / progressives, "deploy" our limited resources best within the confines of campaign finance law? In my Park Hill neighborhood, each election season we get pummeled with cavasers from the party, campaigns, and numerous 527 groups. Besides getting a bit old, most of the folks are preaching to the choir, as it is rare to find a Republican yard sign. Would it be reasonable to focus 527 / grassroots volunteers on more republican areas and allow the party & individual campaigns to focus on more traditional "lean-dem" neighborhoods? Think of this as taking the 50 State strategy to a neighborhood level. Lets not throw-away entire neighborhoods / communities.

As I was canvassing In CD-4, many folks were surprised to find a Democrat at their door this past season. Different tactics might be needed for these areas. The DemocratsWork projects (http://democratswork.org/) along with BBQ's or other social events might be a great way to raise the awareness of Democrats within a community.

As a gay man, I know what it is like to feel like you're the only *one* in a community. I would imagine that Dems in heavily Repub areas might feel the same way. We may need to help Dems in Repub areas *out* themselves (oh the irony).

I was astonished at how many of the Larimer positions were uncontested by Democrats. Even if a Democrat is poorly financed, having a "D" on the ballot will let folks know that they actually have a choice. I wonder how many people these days are Republican only because all of their peers are in a community and they aren't exposed to a different set of views?