It’s a rather unusual aftermath. While I lost, nearly every other Republican in Virginia won.
Still, I very much enjoyed the last nine months, and I very much appreciate the help I received from everyone. I ran a campaign of which I could be proud.
In the meantime, at least we’ll move in a different direction from Richmond.
November 4, 2009 at 1:33 pm |
With due respect, the title “right-wing liberal” doesn’t exactly inspire confidence in the conservative voting core. It’s a philosophical absurdity — a null statement about your stances. It might be intentioned to imply “bipartisanship”, but it comes off more like “everybody’s nobody”.
Regarding the issues, the website devoted to your campaign is woefully full of the same rhetoric that we’ve all heard time & time again. There aren’t any outlines or plans of action in there, just an Obama-esque series of campaign promises that aren’t likely to be fulfilled (perspectivally, mind you).
I provide this criticism to help, not hurt, you and your future political endeavours. Crass honesty is much preferred, IMHO, over a gentle massaging of one’s ego, and is, quite frankly, more effective. Continue your duties, grow, and perhaps try again in a few short years. The campaign starts today…
Best regards,
Charlie
November 4, 2009 at 1:53 pm |
Charlie,
Perhaps if you actually read the blog, you might see where it’s going. The blog has been up for over two years, ya know.
As for the website, part of the problem is that, as a challenger for what was a legislative seat, one can’t promise much specifically. I was leery of overpromising. I do think, however, I was quite specific regarding what I could do within the realm of the seat for which I was running.
Still, I appreciate your attempt to help me improve, but I’m going to take a few months to reassess things before I decide if there will be a “next campaign.”
November 4, 2009 at 4:54 pm |
DJ you ran a good solid campaign, name recognition is the key to winning a local election, some time it takes more then one attempt, you ran good my friend, and though last night was a good night it wasn’t a great night because of both you and Chris losing. Just keep your name out there even if you don’t decide to run again.
November 4, 2009 at 10:19 pm |
I am sorry to hear you didn’t win. But glad we can celebrate the Republican victories here and in your old home state. Too bad Hoffman didn’t win though.
November 5, 2009 at 1:02 pm |
I guess I didn’t make my point well enough: reading 2yrs worth of blog entries is not something the typical American “microwave ready” mentality is going to do. I have read some of your blog, albeit not in it’s entirety for the same reason +90% of folks won’t: we don’t have time to figure out what you’re saying. You’ve got 15-30 seconds to get the point across and then *DING!* dinner’s ready. I don’t expect folks to read my blog in it’s entirety for much the same reasons.
That said, I’m not against anyone here, but I’d like to see ethical, responsible leadership at even the most minute of levels, hence my original post (well, and this one, too). If you’re to be that guy, don’t give up now. Think about it while you ponder the next [potential] run.
You ran well, and, to your own point, you were the strongest (vote-getting) Republican candidate in our area perhaps ever… that’s something of which to be proud. And I do appreciate your desire to not over-promise. Chin up!