Won the Battle, but Lost the War
Although Candidate Carter narrowly won the battle for his home township of Fish Lake (524 to 500), he suffered another major defeat in the 11/04/2008 District 5 Chisago County Commissioner race. In stark contrast to an election year where “change” was a universal campaign statement and ousting incumbents was the political norm, incumbent Robinson delivered a resounding 2525 to 1420 defeat of Candidate Carter.
Once again the District 5 voters have spoken and once again history repeats itself. Incumbent Mike Robinson has been re-elected to serve a third, four-year term as District 5 Chisago County Commissioner.
What does the future hold for defeated candidate Bob Carter?
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
Carter Campaign “Strategy” #11
Save Face
District 5 Candidate Carter initially joined forces with District 3 Candidate Jonathan Glassel to launch a military style campaign aimed to oust incumbents. Their combined campaign marketing blitz first began in March 2008 as a blog titled, “South County Epitaph.” After many on-line articles, a “special edition” hard copy publication was distributed in late September to incumbent Robinson’s home town of Rush City. Indeed the initial public reaction was one of shock and awe, but quickly turned to anger and disgust over the obvious and repugnant smear campaign. Candidate Carter quickly responded to the backlash of negative public feedback by updating his campaign web site with a written apology and his personal “assurance” that he had absolutely nothing to do with Jonathan Glassel or his publication. Shortly thereafter a second wave of “Epitaph” mailings were circulated in District 5, some delivered to the same persons who had received the first mailing. The resurgent outcry of angry residents caused Candidate Carter to offer profuse “apologies” for the SNAFU at every public opportunity.
Perhaps the “shock and awe” campaign stirred the hearts and minds of uncommitted voters, or perhaps it reaffirmed the public’s negative image of Candidate Carter. Whatever the impact, the bold and blinding truth will be revealed by tomorrow’s historical election results.
District 5 Candidate Carter initially joined forces with District 3 Candidate Jonathan Glassel to launch a military style campaign aimed to oust incumbents. Their combined campaign marketing blitz first began in March 2008 as a blog titled, “South County Epitaph.” After many on-line articles, a “special edition” hard copy publication was distributed in late September to incumbent Robinson’s home town of Rush City. Indeed the initial public reaction was one of shock and awe, but quickly turned to anger and disgust over the obvious and repugnant smear campaign. Candidate Carter quickly responded to the backlash of negative public feedback by updating his campaign web site with a written apology and his personal “assurance” that he had absolutely nothing to do with Jonathan Glassel or his publication. Shortly thereafter a second wave of “Epitaph” mailings were circulated in District 5, some delivered to the same persons who had received the first mailing. The resurgent outcry of angry residents caused Candidate Carter to offer profuse “apologies” for the SNAFU at every public opportunity.
Perhaps the “shock and awe” campaign stirred the hearts and minds of uncommitted voters, or perhaps it reaffirmed the public’s negative image of Candidate Carter. Whatever the impact, the bold and blinding truth will be revealed by tomorrow’s historical election results.
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