Speaker Tells Democrats They Need To Reach Out To Others

Democratic activist Daniel Blackman from Forsyth County told the gathering of Oconee County Democrats last month that he was really pleased to see so many people in the audience, but he said it wasn’t enough.

Blackman said there were not enough young people in the group.

And he challenged the 32 people who did attend to reach out to others outside “their comfort zone.”

“We have the numbers to win any seat,” he said. “The problem is we keep trying to do it with us.”

Blackman was the featured speaker at the January 16 meeting of Oconee County Democrats, held in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium at 55 Nancy Drive in Watkinsville.

The Democrats have booked former Congressman John Barrow, now running for Secretary of State, for their next meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 20 at the same venue. Lisa Lott, running for Superior Court Judge, also will speak.

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Pictured: Daniel Blackman.