Political Pundits of News 15
Last night on the news Channel 15 had former Mayor Paul Helmke and former Democratic Chair Brian Stier give their insight to the upcoming primary.
Helmke thought that the absence of visible campaigning by Linda Bloom was not a weakness because of her experience and the fact that she has been on the ballot for various posts for many years. He thought she would defeat Roy Buskirk.
Stier thought that Tina Taviano has campaigned harder and will win.
On Helmke's comments
He's right that Bloom's lack of campaigning is not a weakness. But her lack of campaigning gives of other impressions. It comes off as lazy, and out of touch with voters.
Campaigning is more than getting yourself elected. Its a time when people who normally don't come in contact with elected officials get to do so. An incumbent who isn't campaigning sends a message to those people that the opinion of voters doesn't matter.
While Bloom's lack of campaigning isn't a weakness it certainly can cost her the election. Especially when her opponent is campaigning hard. Never let your opponent outwork you.
On Stier's comments
I agree with him that Taviano appears to have outworked Mike Joyner in the bid for the Democratic Sheriff's nomination. However, I have seen a grassroots effort in African-American community that has quietly been gathering support for Joyner. Turnout in these area has been traditionally low. But with a minority candidate it can do strange things.
Neither candidate has strong support outside the city limits. Taviano appears to have a slight edge. In the city Taviano is beating Joyner in the 5th district area with Joyner beats her in the 6th. The candidate who will win will be the one who takes areas that are better known as Republican strongholds. While there are a lot of Democrat votes to be had in those areas. They just have to find them.
This race will be tight. I'm still not sure if Taviano will beat Joyner. But I will say that her campaign appears to have earned the victory should she get it.
Helmke thought that the absence of visible campaigning by Linda Bloom was not a weakness because of her experience and the fact that she has been on the ballot for various posts for many years. He thought she would defeat Roy Buskirk.
Stier thought that Tina Taviano has campaigned harder and will win.
On Helmke's comments
He's right that Bloom's lack of campaigning is not a weakness. But her lack of campaigning gives of other impressions. It comes off as lazy, and out of touch with voters.
Campaigning is more than getting yourself elected. Its a time when people who normally don't come in contact with elected officials get to do so. An incumbent who isn't campaigning sends a message to those people that the opinion of voters doesn't matter.
While Bloom's lack of campaigning isn't a weakness it certainly can cost her the election. Especially when her opponent is campaigning hard. Never let your opponent outwork you.
On Stier's comments
I agree with him that Taviano appears to have outworked Mike Joyner in the bid for the Democratic Sheriff's nomination. However, I have seen a grassroots effort in African-American community that has quietly been gathering support for Joyner. Turnout in these area has been traditionally low. But with a minority candidate it can do strange things.
Neither candidate has strong support outside the city limits. Taviano appears to have a slight edge. In the city Taviano is beating Joyner in the 5th district area with Joyner beats her in the 6th. The candidate who will win will be the one who takes areas that are better known as Republican strongholds. While there are a lot of Democrat votes to be had in those areas. They just have to find them.
This race will be tight. I'm still not sure if Taviano will beat Joyner. But I will say that her campaign appears to have earned the victory should she get it.
posted by Indiana Pundit at 1:27 PM
4 Comments:
The Taviano/Joyner race is another one where I like both candidates. You obviously know that I have made a choice as I have been actively campaigning for Taviano. I made my decision after hearing them both speak about their ideas.
The point I wished to make was, I have been amazed at the support I have seen for Tina here in Aboite. Her yard signs have rivaled those of Mr.Fries. The telling sign, although it matters not in the primary, is the split-ticket signage I have seen out here. Her signs are in the same private yards with those of Brown, and in one case I have noted, even a Mitch Daniels sign.
This should be intersting to watch.
Get a clue John. The Mitch Daniels signs with Tavianos signs are a dig. "My man Mitch", "My Man Tina". Shes a lesbian, get it? Daniels doesn't even have a campaign running.
No kidding, anonymous? That Daniels sign has been in that yard since that train wreck occurred.
Explain the others away. Like it or not, the fact is that Tina has lots of support in Aboite.
LMAO that is FUNNY!
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