The Toledo Blade covers part of the story. Ben Konop has the goal of walking 30 miles which in itself is a major accomplishment in his attempt to reach out to voters of Lucas County. He's continuing to demonstrate he is willing to put all of his energy into winning the Democratic Primary.
What struck me is the differences in campaign styles. Which if you read that article you'll probably notice as well.
The Blade didn't list this but Pam Haynam is sponsoring a live chat thru her website today at 4:00 p.m. You can visit her here for more details.
If you haven't read the editorial done by Toledo City Paper, I recommend stopping by. I especially agree with this:
On May 2, it’s time for some serious changes to begin for the Toledo area, including setting the stage for a new Lucas County Commissioner to be elected in November.
What does the county commissioner do? In part, he or she administers more than $40 million worth of federal funds to local job and family services; balances the budgets of the county courts and sheriff’s department; operates the work-force development office The Source (which in just a year-and-a-half, has provided 3,000 locals with stable employment), and ensures that Lucas County’s emergency services are ready in the face of a disaster. ‘County commissioner’ may not be as glamorous as ‘mayor’ or ‘president,’ but it’s as important.
If you’re sick and tired of the ‘same old, same old’ problem of ineffectual Toledo leadership, get thee to the polls this Tuesday. Statistics show more Americans vote in "American Idol" than in their local primaries … even though Kellie, Paris and Taylor aren’t the ones responsible for the future of entire cities.
What it boils down to is this — if you do not vote this Tuesday, you have no just cause for whining about Toledo’s problems or its lack of leadership. Effecting change does not require marching in the streets or staging a sit-in. It’s as simple as participating in a process that millions of people across the world long for — your community is waiting for you to save it. So take up the challenge, lead by example — vote this Tuesday, May 2.
Well done, TCP, I hope Lucas County residents listen...
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Though I'd wager most of us here support Ben, I think it's still neat to get involved in Pam's webchat. Maybe if that has a good showing, other candidates will open themselves up like Pam is.
I think it's unfortunate that Pam hasn't gotten more support from local Republicans. Technology is important and she and Ben are the only two candidates who have utilized the internet with more than just a website and two candidates Phil and George don't even have websites that I am aware of.
Someday maybe Lucas County will come out of the dark ages because the potential to have a huge impact is possible thru the internet.
There seems to be a pretty good mix of readership here, while most of those who comment are Democrats I do get emails and off blog comments that lead me to believe there are quite a few Republicans that stop by to read here. So I too hope that this chat event is successfull.
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Lisa, judging from your IP counter thingamajiggy on your sites, do you feel a lot of people are connecting and reading more than becomming members and contributing?
I ask this because I have several friends that I grew up with that I know for a fact weren't smart enough to (insert dumb cliche here), but are online savvy. If these twits read local stuff, how many others are comming on and just reading?
I ask that because I came from Frank's site and there has been no activity there, as well as several other local-focused credible political sites (shout out to toledospeaksout.blogspot.com) that aren't contributed to daily, whereas ToledoTalk gets read by a multitude of people, from what JR has said in the past.
I just wonder if the endorsement of being online gives candidates credibility with their campaigns compared to citizen accessing these sites and judging candidates based on content and involvement is an advantage.
Brian, the nature of blogs seems to be more readers than comments. Which I've gotten used to. Interestingly enough this blog gets more readers than Liberal Common Sense and the majority of the readers here are local. I probably get more emails in response to things I write here than comments. I don't think this area is as advanced as other parts of Ohio when it comes to blog or candidate participation on the net. Blogs have a negative image, some deserve that, some don't which I'm trying to have a small influence on showing that there is a positive to blogging. I don't know if you have ever visited Mark Bula's blog on my sidebar but if you haven't take a moment and visit him. That's how I'd like to see more politicians interact, he not only has a great website but a blog where he utilizes podcasting.
Guys like Mark should be getting all kinds of kudos and media attention. One of my next goals once this primary is over is to at least try to bring some much deserved attention his way.
As far as my or any online endorsement on a blog for a candidate? Pretty much not worth alot except for perhaps making the candidate feel one warm fuzzy moment. I realize that I can provide information and research and my opinion but I doubt I've made anyone who was not leaning towards a candidate vote for that candidate.
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