Illinois

Wasserman-Shultz seemed to not focus on small elections, but they are the foundation of larger victories.

We need to build up a "farm team" of talent, starting with city councils, school boards, township offices, county boards. Get folk involved on those levels, and then cull the talent to move higher.

A very modest investment in money and manpower can have a yuge impact on a small race, that is more often decided on name recognition than policies. Hell, a good yard sign campaign can be very effective in a small race, and is very cheap and easy to put together.