Austin Endorsements Continue

Thank You, NxNW and Sierra Club! (0.00 / 0)

It was great to meet so many folks tonight at the North by Northwest meeting, and I'm really honored that y'all chose to endorse me! There were some great questions asked tonight, and I'm always enthused when folks in attendance follow me into the hall to continue the conversation.

Thanks also to Sierra Club, our nation's oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization. I am proud to be your choice for Place 1.

Cheers,
Chris

Candidate for Austin City Council Place 1
Learn More: www.chrisforaustin.com

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by: Chris Riley @ Tue Mar 17, 2009 at 03:36:19 AM UTC

The Logic of MAD (0.00 / 0)

Why did Martinez not get endorsed by the Mexican American Democrats of Austin. I can understand why Sheryl Cole did not get their endorsement in Place 6. Did they articulate why Jose Quintero is the better candidate? I am truly curious.

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by: ssuits @ Tue Mar 17, 2009 at 05:37:59 AM UTC

for the record (0.00 / 0)

I was only able to confirm the endorsements posted and do not know if or how they endorsed in Place 5 and 6. I didn't want to assume anything because a rational person would have assumed Mike in Place 2 but that didn't happen.

I'll post the others if I can get confirmation on them.  

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by: Karl-Thomas Musselman @ Tue Mar 17, 2009 at 05:43:26 AM UTC

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Osemene in 6 (0.00 / 0)

Sam Osemene for Austin City Council

1811 A. Gracy Farms
Austin, Texas 78758

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Mexican American Democrats Endorse Sam Osemene
For Austin City Council, Place 6

AUSTIN, Texas - March 17, 2009 - The Mexican American Democrats has voted to endorse Sam Osemene for Austin City Council, Place 6.

Osemene was quick to win the M.A.D. endorsement after speaking with them on March 14. He calls for increased transparency in the council along with the need for increased accountability by way of single member districts.

"I am proud to have the endorsement of M.A.D. When I am elected, I pledge to continue to earn their support throughout my term," says Osemene.

Early voting begins on April 27 with the general election on May 9.

About Sam Osemene

Sam Osemene is a candidate for Austin City Council, Place 6. He is running to help ensure financial stability for Austin's economy through supporting local businesses while providing citizens with honorable and transparent leadership. Sam currently works as an investigator with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. He also teaches Government at Austin Community College. Sam
is an active member of the community dedicated to public service.  After serving in the U.S. Navy, Sam earned a Masters in Political Science from the University of Texas at Austin. Sam and his wife Isioma have twin daughters, Dora and Nora.

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by: Kedron Touvell @ Wed Mar 18, 2009 at 03:03:10 AM UTC

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1st Crack in the Endorsement Herd Mentality in Place 6 (0.00 / 0)

Next big chance for a no endorsement or Osemene endorsement will be in late March when the University Democrats have their candidate screenings. This group has a strong history on standing on principles over political expediency. It will also be interesting to see what the Central Austin Democrats do in Place 6.

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by: ssuits @ Wed Mar 18, 2009 at 15:42:17 PM UTC

I doubt that UDems will endorse Osemene (0.00 / 0)

Having been in CAD last spring when Osemene was running in Place 4 against Morrison/Galindo/Cravey I very much doubt that he'll win much support there this year. And while UDems may have fewer national ties to Sheryl, it wouldn't take much to kill any chances of him getting their endorsement simply because of his past Libertarian affiliations.

That race is hardly on their radar to be contested. Sheryl will probably win over 75% in each.  

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by: Karl-Thomas Musselman @ Thu Mar 19, 2009 at 00:39:36 AM UTC

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and to clarify (0.00 / 0)

Don't take that statement as intended to be a booster of Sheryl. It's just that Osemene is on the low end of credible candidates to offer up as a serious alternative.

Hell, Dewayne Lofton could have probably made a real race out of it- there's certainly underlying dissatisfaction with Councilwoman Cole but it's not so intense that anyone wants to put any political effort or capital into the Osemene bag.

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by: Karl-Thomas Musselman @ Thu Mar 19, 2009 at 00:41:50 AM UTC

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Then No Endorsement in Place 6 by UDems (0.00 / 0)

That would still send a message to a supporter of At-Large City Council Elections, that just happens to be an incumbent council member running for re-election. My post listed "no endorsement" in Place 6 as a viable option. The question with Osemene is not that he will win, but will he beat the point spread you have been predicting in BOR.

My final point is that the UDems can and will vote on principle over political expediency. They are not afraid of an incumbent council member voting against their pet projects or budget line items. They can afford to take a principled stand against At-Large Elections.

In 1974 I was president of the group that later evolved into today's UDems. Over the years, I have always be proud of their maverick spirit when it comes to political endorsements. They are truly the group that preserves the progressiveness of the Austin Progressive Coalition since the early 1970's.

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by: ssuits @ Thu Mar 19, 2009 at 02:45:42 AM UTC

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plus, still curious (0.00 / 0)

About why MAD endorsed Jose Quintero over Mike Martinez. Must be a good story there.

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by: ssuits @ Thu Mar 19, 2009 at 03:28:48 AM UTC

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Yes and no (0.00 / 0)

I  Think that udems often picks the best candidate in a race regardless of the political winds. But in recent history that don't make endorsements to prove a political point. On that measure they aren't going to go with osemene because he is not the better candidate though I agree the choices are not that amazing compared to other match ups like place 2  

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by: Karl-Thomas Musselman @ Thu Mar 19, 2009 at 06:06:44 AM UTC

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