Monday, September 22, 2008

Carter Campaign “Strategy” #6

Honesty is the Best Policy

After nearly two weeks of suspense, Candidate Carter’s campaign web site was finally launched. Riddled with typographical and grammatical errors, “www.bobcarterdistrict5.com” provides a telltale testament of Candidate Carter’s credibility.

Monday, September 15, 2008

Carter Campaign “Strategy” #5

Mobilize the Internet

Candidate Carter campaign signs began sprouting up along Chisago county roadsides on 9/8/08 bearing the brief message, "Bob Carter Commissioner" followed by "www.bobcarterdistrict5.com."
Lured by the expectation of lofty campaign promises and endless personal accolades, a quick glimpse at the web site revealed all. A simple, three-line message read, "Vote For Bob Carter for Chisago County District 5 Commissioner. We are working hard to bring you an informative and complete website. Check back soon."

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Carter Campaign “Strategy” #4

Mass Marketing

“Dump the Good Old Boys. Elect Bob Carter” was the message printed in bold, half inch letters on a private publication of the “South County Epitaph” recently distributed in the Rush City area. Why its author Jonathan Glassel, a District 3 Chisago County Commissioner candidate, would team up with District 5 candidate, Bob Carter, is unclear. What is clear is that Glassel suffered a major defeat in the District 3 primary election on 9/9/08 and will not appear on the general election ballot in November. Not only did Glassel finish last in a field of six District 3 primary candidates, he garnered only 5% of the vote (77 of 1496). Apparently Candidate Carter hitched his wagon to a falling star.