DREMA Dems Survey

In 2004 the DREMA Dems formed to provide an E-Activist network for busy women. As we move forward to 2008 we need to learn more about what you want from this organization, the Democratic Party, and what you're willing to do to help elect Democrats, especially women, to office.

In establishing the DREMA Dems, many of the women were looking for a new way to participate in the political process, and make their voices and votes count. These women were eager to express their democratic activism in a profoundly new way. The DREMA Dems Coalition wants to be that organization for you.

We hope to use the answers you provide as a roadmap to build a strong coalition of West Virginia women united in a common purpose. Be assured your responses will remain confidential and anonymous. Thank you for your help.

Name: Anonymous
Email: Anonymous
Phone: Anonymous
Subject :
1. Age Bracket: 18-30 31-45 45-55 55+
2. Marital Status: Married Single Live with someone
3. Children: None Under 12 13-21 over 21
4. How important are the 2008 elections to you?
Very Somewhat important Not very important Not at all
5. Are you a member of the DREMA Dems? Yes No

The DREMA Dems mission statement is: “Our mission is to involve, educate and elect women, in support of our vision of a better, more just society.”

6. Do you think Drema Dems can be part of the solution? Yes No
7. What would best describe the reason for wanting to join the DREMA Dems?
  Check all that apply
Vent
Connect with like-minded women
Rapid response network for upcoming political season
Sense of making a difference
Sense of belonging
Strength in numbers
8. What is the most valuable thing the DREMA Dems can offer you as a woman interested in politics?
  Check all that apply
Latest news via email
Speaker's forum
Fun events to attend
Opportunity to network with other politically interested women
Access to candidates
Improved communications with Democratic officials
Change the course of Democratic conventional wisdom
9. How would you describe your interest in DREMA Dems? Are you
Very interested Somewhat interested Interested a little bit Not interested at all
10. What kinds of events would you turn out for that the DREMA Dems could sponsor?
  Check all that apply    
Chili cookoffs
Picnics
Lunches
Coffees
Speaker forums
Charity walks
House parties
Hikes
Block parties
Tailgates
Fashion shows
Dinner parties
Book signings
Discussion groups
Happy Hour events
Concerts
11. What kind of venues should DREMA Dems be looking for to host events – meaning where would you feel comfortable spending time?
  Check all that apply
Restaurant
Bar
Bookstore
Parking lot
Friend's home
College campus
Conference room
Hotel meeting room
Church activity building
12. How would you describe your politcal leanings?
Conservative Moderate Liberal
13. How would you rate the job the State Democratic Party is doing on women’s issues?
Very good Good Poor Very poor
14. Have you considered running for public office? Yes No
15. What three things would you need to be able to run for public office?
  Rank 3 with 1 being the most needed
Money
Strong desire to make a change
Endorsements
Volunteers
Better understanding of the process
Family support
Advisors/mentors
Time
16. Which Democrat do you think is the most “electable” presidential candidate?
Joe Biden
Hillary Clinton
Chris Dodd
John Edwards
Dennis Kucinich
Barack Obama
Bill Richardson
17. How would you rate the Democratic Party on the national level:
Very effective Somewhat effective Somewhat ineffective Not effective at all
On a state level?
Very effective Somewhat effective Somewhat ineffective Not effective at all
On a local level?
Very effective Somewhat effective Somewhat ineffective Not effective at all
18. Would you vote for a female politician just because she’s a woman?
  Yes No
19. Do you vote for the party or the person? Party Person
20. Are you employed outside the home? Yes No
  If yes, is it Full time Part time
21. Do you do volunteer work? Yes No
22. Do you continue your volunteer involvement? Yes No
  If yes, why? If no, why not? Please provide a brief explanation
 
23. Which, if any, political groups have you been involved with?
Church or faith-based
Social organization
Civic group
Liberal organization
Conservative organization
Professional organization
Labor union
School-based organization
Political party or candidate
24. Do you think the Democratic party is headed in the right direction?
  Yes No
25. What was the last book you read?
 
26. What was the last movie you watched outside the home?
 
27. Would you be willing to do any of the following on behalf of women candidates you support?
  Check all that apply
Write letters to the editor
Help with a web page
Send postcards to friends
Put up a yard sign
Take photographs
Make phone calls
Create graphic designs
Stuff envelopes
Scheduling
Answer phones
Give speaches
Organize events
Supervise volunteers
Brainstorm
Bookkeeping
Write a check
Walk door to door
Monitor media coverage on local TV and radio and in newspapers
Host a party
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