tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126825064641092276.post4661735216033822396..comments2023-10-29T09:14:37.832-04:00Comments on Painfully Objective Political Analysis (POPA): The Jon Elrod I Thought I KnewChris Wordenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00558836541249077077noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126825064641092276.post-28056272732402734822008-06-24T16:08:00.000-04:002008-06-24T16:08:00.000-04:00Wilson, that's kinda funny that you bash Elrod for...Wilson, that's kinda funny that you bash Elrod for not finishing a term, but look at your boy Carson. He didn't come anywhere close to finishing his term on the CCC. People who live in glass houses shouldn't thrown rocks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126825064641092276.post-50911024009264879152008-06-20T05:54:00.000-04:002008-06-20T05:54:00.000-04:00Wilson, I must admit that I made a mistake. Whil...Wilson, I must admit that I made a mistake. While Gary's precinct is a good strong Democrat precinct, it is in John Day's house district NOT Jon Elrod's district. So Gary cannot help him there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126825064641092276.post-52579898581776591772008-06-20T05:45:00.000-04:002008-06-20T05:45:00.000-04:00Never underestimate the amount of pressure Brian B...Never underestimate the amount of pressure Brian Bosma and Mike Gentry can bring.<BR/><BR/>One sure sign to me was that neither lifted a finger to help Jon in his CD race (though Gentry is primarily responsible for foisting the hapless "Maverick Strategies" on Jon, though they made out like bandits on the race financially). Bosma even promised me personally that he would personally donate, then get some colleagues from the House to donate as well. Neither happened, which raised my suspicions some time ago.<BR/><BR/>In the end, Jon is probably his own worse enemy. While he can be extremely likable and down to earth when he wants to be, he's also smarmy, arrogant, often immature, insular and knows or understands little about loyalty. Heck, his own campaign people had no idea he was doing this, let alone party brass.<BR/><BR/>Jon, we hardly knew ya.Jacob Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659919624213074419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126825064641092276.post-49901070708705995782008-06-20T04:22:00.000-04:002008-06-20T04:22:00.000-04:00The precinct he is committeeman in is a dem precin...The precinct he is committeeman in is a dem precinct which Mary Ann Sullivan will carry by a large margin.artfugginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05364503656694166926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126825064641092276.post-19666851866326050082008-06-19T22:27:00.000-04:002008-06-19T22:27:00.000-04:00F O U R ? ? ?I believe Gary Welsh is one of them. ...<B>F O U R ? ? ?</B><BR/><BR/>I believe Gary Welsh is one of them. Finally he might have the chance to be the political kingmaker he dreams he is...Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126825064641092276.post-37674456349059163112008-06-19T21:48:00.000-04:002008-06-19T21:48:00.000-04:00There are only 4 eligible committeemen in House Di...There are only 4 eligible committeemen in House District <BR/>97. That should make for an interesting caucus....it says something about the state of the republican party in Marion County.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126825064641092276.post-11904938888329171562008-06-19T17:14:00.000-04:002008-06-19T17:14:00.000-04:00I would rather be a losing congressional candidate...I would rather be a losing congressional candidate than a losing state rep candidate........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126825064641092276.post-34970708006586996622008-06-19T14:37:00.000-04:002008-06-19T14:37:00.000-04:00I think Wilson needs to stop spouting that line al...I think Wilson needs to stop spouting that line all over every blog in the county. <BR/><BR/>Just how long was Andre a CCC member before jumping ship? It certainly wasn't even half a term! <BR/><BR/>There are plenty of points to be making right now regarding Elrod. That is not one of them. I don't have a big problem with politicians climbing the ladder-it is the nature of the beast. I do have a problem with it if they make a pledge not to do so or they do what Elrod is doing now-getting out of the kitchen when it gets too hot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126825064641092276.post-12737484131493829302008-06-19T10:39:00.000-04:002008-06-19T10:39:00.000-04:00I respect Jon very much. His decision is a reason...I respect Jon very much. His decision is a reasonable one considering the outcome of the congressional race he has run so far. He would do much betterfor the cause by keeping a seat in the House.JudgeNothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738417177257644421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126825064641092276.post-16353902409812756772008-06-19T10:18:00.000-04:002008-06-19T10:18:00.000-04:00Wilson only stated the fact that Elrod has been a ...Wilson only stated the fact that Elrod has been a office hopper and has not finished a term yet without running for another term. He seems to have an attitude that he is entitled to an office. It doesn't matter which office he runs for in November. Voters do not like to elect office holders who run for another office after they elect him. This is the third time for Elrod. I say three strikes and you are out!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126825064641092276.post-12862231163413778632008-06-19T09:11:00.000-04:002008-06-19T09:11:00.000-04:00Kick him when he's down. Naughty, naughty, Wilson....Kick him when he's down. Naughty, naughty, Wilson.<BR/><BR/>One might think you're not being a good sport. ;)varangianguardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12571595354792261993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126825064641092276.post-68708089988269107352008-06-19T08:55:00.000-04:002008-06-19T08:55:00.000-04:00Lest it be forgotten: Jonathon Elrod was originall...Lest it be forgotten: Jonathon Elrod was originally elected to a 4 year term on a Township Board but after serving only 2 years, bailed on those voters and ran for the State Legislature.<BR/><BR/>Voters have got to demand he pledge to serve a full term if elected and not go gallivanting after some other elective office!Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.com