quaoar
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Sun Aug-08-04 01:23 AM
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Have you ever considered running for office? |
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We are always looking for things that we can do -- ways to get involved and make a difference.
The most obvious way is to run for public office.
I very nearly ran for mayor of the town I lived in a few years ago. And lately I have thought seriously about running for the state legislature.
The odds of winning are slim since I live in a very Republican area, but I figure that at the least it would be the experience of a lifetime.
So who here has dreamed of running -- and why don't you?
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Sun Aug-08-04 01:25 AM
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1. I am working towards it. |
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I am working within the Democratic party here, making connections, getting our party stronger, etc. I'm in an overwhelmingly Repub county of over 100,000 people... but I'm working towards it.
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Sun Aug-08-04 01:26 AM
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Just as I have considered forming my own party since all the major ones are irrevocable corrupt.
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Sun Aug-08-04 01:32 AM
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and school elections are a matter of popularity and even if you do get elected you're just a figurehead. But I may try it. My issue will be how the school just pisses on our first amendment rights, I kid you not. Hehehe I wrote an On Demand essay about it for a standardized test and they were probably really pissed that there was a kid that was concerned with something other than more school dances.
However, my step-dad, who ran against Chris Cox (R-48th Dist. of CA) in the primaries as a Republican got in second place. He's now a recovering Republican and is thinking about running against Cox in 2006 or 2008 as a Democrat. I know it's a slim chance in conservative Orange County but the middle class here far outnumbers the rich in Newport Beach...and that is the group of people that need help.
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Sun Aug-08-04 01:37 AM
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But being in a severely repug state and region I have come to the realization that I'd have to compromise too many of my beliefs in order to get elected. I think it would be a great honor and privilege to hold elected office.
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Sun Aug-08-04 01:44 AM
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It is the hardest thing you will ever do.
It wore me out in more ways than one. Better have a thick skin.
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Sun Aug-08-04 01:46 AM
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6. Yes, I want to be President one day |
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Since I was a little girl, I've always wanted to be president. Hillary has been a great inspiration for me. But I'm a realistic person; I realize that a short, liberal woman has no real shot. So I'm thinking Senate one day, after a few decades of teaching :) FWIW, I'm 19.
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Sun Aug-08-04 01:58 AM
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But you know how some people have skeleton's in their closets? Well, I have an archaeological dig. :)
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Sun Aug-08-04 02:01 AM
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I could keep them busy for years digging out my past!
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Sun Aug-08-04 02:04 AM
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If voters in 2000 were willing to forgive Bush for drinking, whoring, going AWOL and being generally stupid and incompetent, they'll forgive anything.
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Sun Aug-08-04 09:17 AM
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14. Skeletons are a minor issue in many races. |
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Obviously it matters what kind of skeletons they are--but many transgressions are not really a barrier in a lot of races. If you think that every elected official has NEVER smoked pot or done stuff their Mom would be horrified at--then you are mistaken.
Bad credit or even bankruptcy is not a biggie either. Many races at a local level are pretty much based on getting out there and making an impression on the voters. Shaking hands and knocking on doors will take you a long way. Anything much beyond a county or city race, however, can open up your life to inspection.
Now if you hacked up your entire family a few years ago--well, THAT is a different story (unless you can spin it as a transitory insanity, that is!)
If you want to run, then DO it--just choose your race with your history in mind.
Laura
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Sun Aug-08-04 07:55 AM
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I ran for city council before in a town I used to live in. Paid for the campaign "out of pocket"(about $600).
My wife is trying to talk me into running for Township Trustee in our new neighborhood in four years. I'm seriously considering it... :-)
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Sun Aug-08-04 08:04 AM
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11. I've thought about it. |
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However, I have a fear of public speaking. ;-)
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Sun Aug-08-04 08:48 AM
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12. i'm making my millions first. |
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i've never been especially interested in state legislature. governor, sure, though i see myself more as a congresscritter.
and realistically, i don't think there's much point of running these days if you're not a millionaire. pathetic, but true.
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Sun Aug-08-04 08:57 AM
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unfortunatly I work for the government now, so I can't even run without resigning, and I'm not able to kiss good pay and excellent bene's goodbye... BUT... I have one retirement account earmarked for my run for office in the fall of 2018 (I retire in July of 2018). I'm just not sure if I wanna run for State Assembly or US Congress. New York's legislature needs a good enema, but on the other hand I can't stand Bohlert...
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Sun Aug-08-04 09:27 AM
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I filed bancruptcy, I have trouble paying my bills (sometimes because I just forget to open them and write the damn cheques) I lost a house in a foreclosure, I've been arrested for a traffic violation (no insurance) I've been treated for depression and other psych problems (connected with my last divorce) Oh, that's right, I forgot, I've been divorced TWICE, and I have a history of not being too particular where i stick my pee-pee, and there's something like 50-odd women out there who could say "Yeah, I fucked him..."
The ReTHUGs would have a field day with me. Never mind what I STOOD for or wanted to bring to the table, it'd be all about the bonepile in the basement.....
Thank you, Newt Gingrich, for re-setting the bar....
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