The 12 Days of Gravitas - OK we'll spare you
Posted by Aaron Park on December 26, 2007 at 10:27 PM
Remember all the talk back in 2000 about Gravitas?
I think the Gravitas argument bears consideration right here in the 2008 Congressional Race.
Eric Egland came out of the gate strong with a nice challenger showing of $77,000 in the 3rd quarter of 2007, timed perfectly when John Doolittle was at a low point. Egland has showed no signs of raising any significant support or money since.
During that same low point – Assemblyman Ted Gaines, whose existence in the Assembly is due in large part to John Doolittle’s network… has been in hiding every since he uttered the now famous words to the Sacramento Bee’s editorial board – “I think John Doolittle has lost his ability to lead.”
Egland’s campaign is falling apart – no Gravitas. Gaines attack on the Congressman and subsequent disappearance suggests a lack of Gravitas.
Now that Ted Gaines is finally starting to appear again – is he lining up to send Eric Hogue back home for a safe play, or is he going to show everyone he has some Gravitas and take the plunge to run for Congress.
If Gaines and his supporters don’t think Doolittle can raise the $1 Million plus to win – then it is now time for decisive action. Quit hiding in the bunker and show us some moxie.
As Jeff Flint has written in the past about Egland – now is the time to define some issues. Obtuse statements about looking into rigged special elections to raise parcel taxes isn’t going to do the job.
Time to lead while you think John Doolittle has lost it – someone, anyone. Otherwise shut up and support the Congressman. Whining with no alternative is like supporting Charlie Brown.
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