GOP E STRATI’ll start off by pointing out the obvious, I’m a somewhat liberal-conservative, but at the end of the day… I’m conservative. I tend to lean towards the Republicans but have supported a large group of Dems. I get news letters from the GOP and visit the site from time to time, I got on today and found a section I hadn’t really seen or payed attention to - eSTRATEGIST page.

They are actively recruiting people who want to help with:

  • Web Development
  • Database/DBA
  • Graphic/Flash Design
  • Online Video
  • Programming

I really wish I could find out how many people have signed up, but yeah… The whole site seems to be getting closer to being like Open Source development. Tons of people lending a hand for a common goal. I like this approach. It keeps things fresh and fun. The DNC website doesn’t even get close to being as fresh and interactive as the GOP site, it always comes off as a brochure on the web with a mailing list… and a contribution page.

While the GOP site had the contribution factor in it… it’s not all about cash, You can join teams and even make a ‘MyGOP’ site. MyGOP sites are not only nice and fun, but also useful. You can build new teams, upload pics, share goals, raise money, register voters and some other stuff.

Republicans are great with grass roots campaigns and I’m sure their online tools will only help. And that ends my rant… :)