When the sign says 'meet the candidates,' does that mean all the candidates -- well, all that show up, anyway -- or does it really mean 'meet the slated candidates'?
Not that there's anything wrong with that, of course -- political organizations have every right to showcase their favored candidates and leave all others out in the cold. Or the unseasonably warm. Or whatever our crazy weather is doing on any given evening.
But what I'd like to promote here is any opportunity -- whether sponsored by a political organization, a church, or even a book club -- for all judicial candidates (or all in a particular subcircuit) to come and speak to whoever shows up.
If you know of such an event, email me at jackleyhane@yahoo.com and I'll do my best to get the item in.
Sure. NOW they want to meet candidates. Please, they will have 5 voters and 50 candidates. Waste of time. Go knock on some doors.
ReplyDeleteBut don't wear your Leyhane mask or else they won't open their doors and the politicians will use that as a pretext to lower the signature requirement for dog catcher.
ReplyDeleteI was not slated but was graciously received by Carol Ronen when campaigning. In her case I'm certain it means all that show up.
ReplyDeleteShelly Harris
I was invited as a guest via facebook, but NOT as a candidate....
ReplyDeleteUnslated candidates may attend at their own peril. Like many wards, this is a sham. If Ruth Bader Ginsberg ran against Osama Bin Ladin, and Bin Laden was slated, Ruth will have wasted another evening. These events are nothing more than narcissistic ploys to make a politician feel important.
ReplyDeleteCredit should go to the 48th Ward, however, as unlike Joe Moore to the north, Ronan doesn’t charge candidates to appear — a $100 processing fee. If you are not slated, your $100 will go to pay for palm cards for your opponent.
Matt O’Shea, Michelle Smith, Jason Ervin all hold out their hands, but after your check clears, you are yesterday’s news if not slated.
Preckwinkle, Tunney, Hairston, and others will send you are fundraiser invite after you ask for a meeting.
One Alderman told me, “I don’t help those who don’t help me. I’ve learned judicial candidates have short memories and forget who helped them, so I get mine upfront now.” I was then handed a fundraiser invite ... all while sitting in his City Hall office.
The good news is, it’s almost over.