# OK, I'll play. MY election. **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [March 3, 2011, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-play-my-election/573285 "2011-03-03T00:39:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2011, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-play-my-election/573285/41 "2011-03-09T03:38:02Z")
> [@Jonathan\_Chance](#): > > I do find it frustrating. If we’re to gain ground we need to sincerely attempt to represent all players in the game. That’s what I see them not doing. The subject of much frustration and venting. ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2011, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-play-my-election/573285/42 "2011-03-11T21:35:58Z")
A three event day. Earlier I spoke to a group of interested business leaders. The always get together at this time and invited me to discuss my candidacy and later quizzed me about my views. Lunch was a meeting with some potential donors. We’ll have to see what develops from that. Tonight I speak to a union to get their opinion of local issues. I’m also sure I’ll hear about Wisconsin and Ohio labor issues of recent fame. It keeps me moving, even eight months out. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2011, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-play-my-election/573285/43 "2011-03-12T02:09:35Z")
Thank you for running - keep your chin up, do your best and know that, win or lose, you’re doing something important for democracy. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2011, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-play-my-election/573285/46 "2011-08-10T15:30:16Z")
So… how’s the campaign going, **JC**? ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2011, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-play-my-election/573285/47 "2011-08-10T15:36:50Z")
Do people ask you question about issues you can’t possibly influence from a position on the city council – like abortion and gay marriage? I was gonna throw in immigration as well, but I have heard of some cities passing their own “shit on immigrants” laws, so that one is conceivably relevant. Oh, and thanks, **Elendil’s Heir** , for the revival and reminder! ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2011, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-play-my-election/573285/48 "2011-08-10T20:52:26Z")
Poorly. Or not at all, frankly. For those of you not following my life closely back in May Lady Chance got this choice from her employer: 1. Move to South Carolina 2. Lose your job Because of this I had to move to South Carolina. So I recruited a replacement candidate and resigned my candidacy. Let me tell you that smarts. The day before we got the call the senior D on Council announced her resignation and I was to be appointed to fill the remainder of her term to give me some incumbency. Some things just aren’t meant to be. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2011, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-play-my-election/573285/49 "2011-08-10T21:08:39Z")
Aw, damn. I’m sorry. That sucks. I hope your wife’s job, and South Carolina, are both even better than you expected. ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-play-my-election/573285/50 "2011-08-11T04:22:51Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Aw, damn. I’m sorry. That sucks. I hope your wife’s job, and South Carolina, are both even better than you expected. Ditto. ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 11:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-play-my-election/573285/51 "2011-08-11T11:36:04Z")
Well, politically it’s a damn mess. Jim DeMint has this state locked down. We’ll have to see how the job situation works out to be. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-play-my-election/573285/52 "2011-08-11T16:27:47Z")
> [@Jonathan\_Chance](#): > > Poorly. Or not at all, frankly. > > For those of you not following my life closely back in May Lady Chance got this choice from her employer: > > 1. Move to South Carolina > 2. Lose your job > > Because of this I had to move to South Carolina. Well, at least that answers the question I asked [here](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=13988129&postcount=7). [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-play-my-election/573285.md?page=2)