Because Mohamed Al-Hamdani is incapable of leading the local dem party, he’s decided to place his name on the ballot to challenge former Democrat John McManus for County Treasurer.
Note, the last person Al-Hamdani backed for Treasurer was Russ Joseph, who had been appointed to fill the remaining term of Carolyn Rice. Joseph got his butt kicked, just like when he was appointed to be Clerk of Courts, and lost to Mike Foley before that.
The Democratic bench is limited by the fact that they only endorse and support people on the “Friends and Family Plan” and shush any newcomers away. They have a history of telling people to “wait their turn” as the Monarchy backs their own. Or the flip-side, where the people in the back room think they should pick one democrat over another- or ignore the outcomes of primaries because someone hasn’t kissed the ring (personal experience, after a long line of others suffered the same fate).
Ask Dayton City Commissioner Darryl Fairchild about how he waited for his turn- and got stabbed in the back.
The fact that lifetime Democrat, Trotwood Mayor Mary McDonald switched parties Monday to run against Debbie Lieberman for County Commission is just one more example of how this local party has alienated leaders and played favorites.
Having watched both McManus and Al-Hamdani on the Dayton School board, it’s absolutely clear who will win this election- McManus by a landslide.
I’m going to share two videos- which should tell you all you need to know about these two candidates.
McManus- running a meeting:
Al-Hamdani running a meeting:
I don’t expect the Dem party as it’s currently run, to EVER get out of it’s own way- and actually work to strategically win elections and to develop the grassroots power it should have until enough of the “Friends and Family” get beat and sent packing. And that shouldn’t mean going from dumped by voters to a cushy federal job and then a BOE job like Russ Joseph. Or Rhine McLin.
Hopefully, the Republican party will find someone to run against Matt Heck- or some brave Dem will run against him and end his reign of favoritism.
Turn in deadline for most races is Dec. 18, 2023.
Stay tuned.
Interesting, David. Know who I’ll vote for.
Heck never met a camera he didn’t lovingly caress. Time for him to go.
Al-Hamdani is more insufferable than even you. Ha.
Thank you so much for all the hard work you do on this. It takes a lot of courage to walk in there with a camera and say “No, the law says I can film this meeting!” Like many citizens, I feel a sense of frustration and powerlessness to combat the corruption. You’re definitely appreciated.
Wow the Dems selecting a person who (editors note- Carl crossed a line and said things that shouldn’t be said anywhere, never mind here- and I’ve removed them. Carl Jenkins is a cancer in our society IMHO), lol, of course. No idea why the decent people of the city of Dayton and Montgomery County keep fleeing. David although your intent is good, you and people like you are a cancer in our society.
I don’t know who Carl Jenkins is- but that’s the most offensive comment I’ve ever seen on this blog.
If I had to point at someone and say they are a cancer to our society- I’d say Carl, Hoodie Patrol and all those Trumpers fit the bill.
If Esrati hates me, I must be doing something right.
Note to Hoodie Patrol- I don’t hate you, I hate the hack behind your posts. People who talk smack and don’t sign their name to it- are the lowest form of excrement. A spineless fuck who adds zero to the conversation is how I’d define you.
David, I don’t mean to offend. It’s just a perspective and a valid one, open your mind. I’m not out to get anyone. Also not a Trumper. I do find it funny that someone who votes democrat somehow looks down on a trump voter as you at the very least are no better. Everything is worse under Biden, what that has to do with Biden or Trump, none of us really know.
@Carl Jenkins- when you openly mock someones god- calling them a child molester- you’ve crossed a line.
As to “everything’s worse under Biden”- you are delusional- we still have a functioning democracy (sort of) and people aren’t crashing the capitol. Nevermind sucking up to dictators- or releasing top secret information while in office.