Montgomery County Democratic Party Dayton Ohio

I’m David Esrati, and I think for myself

Today I was “screened” twice. Both times behind closed doors, both by people who think they are politically astute. I’ve been through these before, yet, for some reason, I thought I was going to be asked hard questions. Issues, answers, qualifications, positions, solutions? Nope. None of the above. It’s all about the money. How much Read More

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 can’t get elected if you keep stepping on toes. The fulcrum comes from this post: How to beat Mike Turner in OH3 where I say: What may be the most significant statement of all as Read More

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 when they ask the questions, after that, candidates leave, and the pow-wow in the wigwam begins. Puffs of white smoke for a pope and all that. Since I’m the champion of open meetings, I’m refusing to Read More

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 David Esrati would be the absolute last person I would vote for in any election. He would be a total embarrassment. Is he just trying to get more publicity for himself?” And, of course, since it’s “Speak Up” it’s Read More

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