I’m faced with a dilemma. The Dayton Daily News editorial board wants to meet with the three candidates for the…
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Am I an uncompromising asshole- and is that a good thing?
In the last 24 hours, I’ve talked with 2 elected representatives I respect. Both tell me the same thing: you…
Opening doors at endorsement meetings
Ever wonder how a candidate gets endorsed? Well, I can’t tell you the whole story, because I’m only there…
And there will be no more secret meetings in Dem HQ either…
Was at the Board of Elections this morning, filing my signatures (113- same as my house number)- and saw Lt. Col. Vic…
How to beat Mike Turner in OH3
I attended a small meeting of Democrats to hear Dr. MacNealy talk about his chances of a Congressional run tonight….
You want a piece of me?
Talked to one of my advisers, who happens to hold office, and he said “David, you need to be out there talking…
A different kind of candidate, a different kind of campaign.
I’m not a fan of the typical campaign literature: A picture of the candidate and the family, a brief bio, the…
Longshots, Soundbites, Favorite Sons and the Qualifications of a Congressman
I had an interesting talk with Dr. Mike Ervin this afternoon. For those of you who don’t know Dr. Ervin,…
Gotta love “Speak Up” in the Dayton Daily News
“Re: Longtime Dayton activist Esrati to run for Congress,” Dec 15, I’m a lifelong Democrat, and…
“Riots”- free lawyers- and why does the Sheriff sell more homes than Phil Herman?
It’s coming. One big mess. How do I know that? Because when the Sheriff is the undisputed leader in selling…

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