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louis c Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 06:52 AM
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DUer Loses Close Local Election
Well, I lost a close one last night.

I finished eighth in a nine field race.

However, I was just 45 votes from seventh, and 91 votes from sixth place (which would have been a win in our school board race). The total vote cast was over 8,000.

I, and many others, worked as hard as we could have. I know how folks who lose a close election feel now. I feel worse for my loyal supporters and family than I do for myself.

To all my interested DU friends, I say thank you for you interest and support.

We'll keep our heads up high, for today is another day.
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LynneSin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 06:54 AM
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1. Congrats on running!! I hope this encourages to try again next time
:D
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Mutley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 06:55 AM
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2. What's important is that you ran.
Not a lot of us have the guts for it. :hug: Next time.
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liberal N proud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 06:58 AM
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7. Ditto
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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 06:55 AM
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3. what a heart breaker! congrats and thanks for putting yourself out there
and working so hard

:hug:
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mcscajun Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 06:57 AM
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4. Thanks for running, and do not feel bad at all. You put yourself out there
for the people of your town, and that's never a bad thing.

You stood up, you did right, and we applaud you.

:)
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DemExpat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 06:58 AM
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5. Sorry to hear this....but thanks for the effort in running
the race.

:kick:

:hug:

DemEx
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in_cog_ni_to Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 06:58 AM
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6. At least you cared enough to run!
Thank you for that! :hug:
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terip64 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 07:01 AM
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8. Kick and recommened because THIS is what it is about!
Thank you for be willing to run! You are an inspiration!
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wicket Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 07:03 AM
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9. What a squeaker- good for you for running!
I hope you run again! :) :thumbsup:
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Pacifist Patriot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 07:27 AM
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10. Congratulations!
In my opinion you deserve recognition and gratitude for running. Remember all the successful politicians who lost their first several races. I want to thank you for volunteering when so many of us can't, don't or won't.

I'm very sorry you did not win.
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froshty1960 Donating Member (91 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 07:29 AM
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11. Thanks
Thanks for running! I'd like to congratulate you for having the courage to run in the first place and for taking up the DU banner. I hope you run again.
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Just Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 07:29 AM
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12. Be proud you ran!!!
That takes courage!!! :hi:

Take what you learned this round and apply it to your next race!! You'll do great!!!
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xchrom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 07:40 AM
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13. thank you!
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Catchawave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 07:45 AM
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14. Congratulations for running the good race !
A few years ago, my friend came in last in a 8 field race for City Council and he savored every vote as a victory (as in, 2200 people liked his message!). With that inspiration, he did win a seat 4 years later. Please stay inspired, we need you too :hi:
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etherealtruth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 07:49 AM
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15. I'm sorry ...
like everyone else, (IMHO) it is really wonderful that you had the courage to run.
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Paradise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 08:05 AM
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16. hey... you ran,
and i hope you'll run again...
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Missy Vixen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 08:26 AM
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17. We lost, too, lewis
The best part, though, is that you got involved. I know how hard you must have worked, and how heartbreaking it is to lose.

Please know that the only way any of us will ever change the system is by getting involved. Congratulations for doing so, and for caring so much about your community.

:hug:
Julie
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bmbmd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 09:06 AM
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18. Way to go...
That's a five way tie for second place, really.
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spooky3 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 09:08 AM
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19. You put up a good fight--thank you!
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wildeyed Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 09:15 AM
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20. It takes guts and commitment to run.
And you got your issues out there in the public discussion. I admire you for running :patriot:
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MsUSA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 09:41 AM
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21. So sorry you lost, but what a great job for even running.
very proud of you. :hug:
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NoBushSpokenHere Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 09:42 AM
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22. Sorry about your loss - good luck next time! n/t
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ernstbass Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 09:49 AM
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23. Thank you for running
congratulations on your effort - you rock!!
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Blue_Tires Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 10:04 AM
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24. learn from this race, and you will be successful next time!!
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newyawker99 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 11:09 AM
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25. I am sorry you lost but thanks for running!
:thumbsup:
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4_TN_TITANS Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 11:36 AM
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26. A good time to study Lincoln's election history.....
The number of failures he had before finally making it to President will enourage anybody to keep trying.

Thank-you for trying!!!!!
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mandyky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 11:50 AM
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27. At least you tried!
I am of the firm belief when one door closes another opens, so maybe something better will come your way. :)
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mzmolly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 12:26 PM
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28. Louis I am proud of you for running and taking an interest in local
politics. YOU ARE A WINNER for doing so!
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muriel_volestrangler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 12:49 PM
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29. Too bad - thank you for running (n/t)
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Straight Shooter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 12:54 PM
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30. Congratulations on fighting the good fight!
:applause:
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louis c Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 01:45 PM
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31. Thanks for the encouragement
just to let you know, I was in Boston speaking at a Union and Mayor's rally for more funds for cities and towns in massachusetts today at a 9:30 AM press conference. It should bo on NECN in Massachusetts.
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Straight Shooter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 05:10 PM
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35. All right!
You got back up again and hit the ground running. Keep yourself in the public eye and ear, and let them know you're here to stay for good. :toast:
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FreedomAngel82 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 01:47 PM
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32. I hope you try again
:) At least you got the experience and if you do ever try again you'll know what to do right and everything.
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brook Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 02:57 PM
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33. I'm sure that...
your friends, family and supporters are proud of you for running. That in itself is a hell of a committment. I have a feeling you will continue to contribute much. You are articulate, thoughtful and courageous, louis. A good man.
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myrna minx Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-09-05 02:58 PM
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34. Thank you for running!
:yourock:
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