A sidebar to this year's elections occured this week when independent candidate for governor Kristin Davis ask if I would like to run as LG on her Anti-Prohibition Party ticket. The candidate on her petitions dropped off at the last minute.....This was like out of the blue.
Ms. Davis and legendary GOP operative Roger Stone called me this week about the matter. They obviously wanted someone with government and political experience to boost their chances of the party getting 50,000 votes and ballot status. I had never met either of them before.
I appreciate their kind offer, but as an office holder this is not something that fits for me. There are several independent candidates vying for governor and while I wish Ms. Davis well, and I do support the 19th Amendment, my views are not consistent with the wholly libertarian views of this fledgling party.
I do support individuals trying to use third parties to raise awareness of their issues, but I am committed to my current duties as mayor.
Hopefully, Ms. Davis and all the candidates for governor will take the time to visit upstate communities including Watertown and I am always willing to impart upstate issues to them.
While Andrew Cuomo will be the next governor, the many voices that will be heard in the interim also are important.
In any event, its the first time I have been called by a madame...albeit a retired one.
12 comments:
Since Cuomo is the shoo-in gov, I won't have to drag my fat arse down to the polls this time, will I?
You should have boinked her before you said no.
How flattering. Now I have to re-watch "Hustle & Flow" to remember the term for a pimp's best money-earner and confidant. If I remember correctly, it's catchy and would look good on your resume.
Mayor, I don't respect the fact that you state flatly "Cuomo will be the next governor" when you in fact have no idea what every single person in this state will decide on election day. There is alot of time between now and November and Carl Paladino has alot of momentum building in his campaign. Give the people of NYS a bit more credit than to already make up your mind about the outcome of the election!
Anonymous, seriously? Cuomo can't lose. I think you may be kidding yourself because you don't want him to win.
Anonymous, seriously? Cuomo can't lose ??? REALLY? Hmmm I guess you know something that smart people don't......
Yeh.. Its called common sense. Cumo will be governor. Aubertine the next Senator. Russell and Blankebush the next Assembly people. Hoffman the GOP canidate for NY 23 and Owens the next congressman... Pretty cut and dry..
I still think since both Scotts are still looking for the right party she should give them a call. Mayor do you think you could get them hooked up? Well with the line LOL
I'm not sure about that 7:41. Russel has a fight on her hands with Dave Forsythe. He has been everywhere over the past month, and I have yet to see her. Dave has really been pushing his name. And as for Hoffman, that is going to be an interesting race to watch. Matt Doheny has truly inspired and motivated the Republican party with his high energy and his positive attitude. I think the Doheny camp will be a force to reckon with. But, we won't find out until election day.
Dave who????
YOU; Jeff Graham Lt Gov.? What kind of drugs is she on? Your not smart enough or qualified even to be mayor of Watertown but due qualify for pencil sharpener for Mary (city manager)C.
Dave who? You know!!! Dave Forsythe, the guy who is gonna be your next Assemblyman!!
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