Comments on: David Smith: NOW He Tells Us http://www.bizzyblog.com/2006/03/30/david-smith-now-he-tells-us/ The Business End of the Blogosphere Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:36:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: TBlumer http://www.bizzyblog.com/2006/03/30/david-smith-now-he-tells-us/#comment-6495 TBlumer Sun, 02 Apr 2006 04:09:13 +0000 http://www.bizzyblog.com/?p=1745#comment-6495 #4, the second promise to withdraw is documented at the last link provided at #2. The other promise to withdraw if he clearly is trailing to other challengers is on tape at a Columbus Townhall forum. The rundown remains that Pierce has two wins, two ties, and a third. Smith has one tie and one second. And everything Smith has achieved is tainted by the lack of disclosure -- if the various committe members had known what they should have known, they never would have voted for him in these various endorsement meetings. I believe Smith's lack of disclosure makes his web site endorsements suspect as well. If they knew all, would they still have endorsed him? Finally, I'm not pretending to be "unbiased" on Mr. Smith any more because he has violated so many fundamentals of what a candidate should minimally be expected to do. #4, the second promise to withdraw is documented at the last link provided at #2.

The other promise to withdraw if he clearly is trailing to other challengers is on tape at a Columbus Townhall forum.

The rundown remains that Pierce has two wins, two ties, and a third. Smith has one tie and one second. And everything Smith has achieved is tainted by the lack of disclosure — if the various committe members had known what they should have known, they never would have voted for him in these various endorsement meetings.

I believe Smith’s lack of disclosure makes his web site endorsements suspect as well. If they knew all, would they still have endorsed him?

Finally, I’m not pretending to be “unbiased” on Mr. Smith any more because he has violated so many fundamentals of what a candidate should minimally be expected to do.

]]> By: Goes to Washington http://www.bizzyblog.com/2006/03/30/david-smith-now-he-tells-us/#comment-6491 Goes to Washington Sun, 02 Apr 2006 00:13:39 +0000 http://www.bizzyblog.com/?p=1745#comment-6491 Mr. Blumer - You do post some interesting things about Mr. Smith, however, I don't think that you are being unbiased. While you have factually reported the election history, I have failed to see any proof that Mr. Smith broke his promise to withdraw if it was determined that he was not the best candidate. In fact, Mitchel did drop out, right after the Miami County endorsement meeting - which was a disaster for him. Smith, however, came out on top of that endorsement (vs. Pierce). Shouldnt Pierce have been pressured to drop out at that point? Or was this a one-sided agrement? I haven't seen any credible data anywhere showing how Mr. Pierce is "leading" the race. In reviewing come of the coverage of the Fulton Co. endorsement, it seemed like Smith got equal or even preferential coverage. Also, with Burress saying he's supporting Mr. Smith vs. DeWine in recent articles, that seem pretty compelling. President of CCV, thats a pretty influential group in the State. So, it may make more sense if you're a bit more balanced in your coverage. But then again, its your soapbox. Mr. Blumer -
You do post some interesting things about Mr. Smith, however, I don’t think that you are being unbiased. While you have factually reported the election history, I have failed to see any proof that Mr. Smith broke his promise to withdraw if it was determined that he was not the best candidate. In fact, Mitchel did drop out, right after the Miami County endorsement meeting - which was a disaster for him. Smith, however, came out on top of that endorsement (vs. Pierce). Shouldnt Pierce have been pressured to drop out at that point? Or was this a one-sided agrement?
I haven’t seen any credible data anywhere showing how Mr. Pierce is “leading” the race. In reviewing come of the coverage of the Fulton Co. endorsement, it seemed like Smith got equal or even preferential coverage. Also, with Burress saying he’s supporting Mr. Smith vs. DeWine in recent articles, that seem pretty compelling. President of CCV, thats a pretty influential group in the State. So, it may make more sense if you’re a bit more balanced in your coverage. But then again, its your soapbox.

]]> By: TBlumer http://www.bizzyblog.com/2006/03/30/david-smith-now-he-tells-us/#comment-6435 TBlumer Fri, 31 Mar 2006 02:25:26 +0000 http://www.bizzyblog.com/?p=1745#comment-6435 #2, See this post for David Smith's lie to a Cleveland PD reporter about his running for Congress in Utah: http://www.bizzyblog.com/?p=1746 See this post about either the FEC deadlines he failed to meet OR the untruth he told on the air about having raised $10,000, plus the untruth he has told about the scope of his responsibilities at P&G: http://www.bizzyblog.com/?p=1701 See this post for a discussion of David Smith's promises to withdraw from the race under certain conditions that were met that he broke: http://www.bizzyblog.com/?p=1693 And you can't deny that he let months go by not only without telling us about himself, but being evasive about it when asked, all of which "just happened" to work to his political advantage. I happen think that long-time residency, esp for the Senate, is important. I believe the majority of Ohioans agree, which is why Sherrod Brown would hand him his hat if he by some miracle became the nominee. David may have a long-term future as a politician, but he needs to demonstrate stability and integrity, has utterly failed this time out, and needs to regroup. And, trust me, he hurts his chances for a future political career with each passing day that he fails to do the right thing and drop out for all the reasons cited above, plus the strong need to defeat DeWine. I have spoken to several people who have said it will be their mission in life to oppose him tooth and nail in any future run for any office if he doesn't drop out soon. Bluster? Maybe, but if I were David I would not want to find out. Oh, and since "Goes to Washington" is not your name, I had some fun with it. :--> #2, See this post for David Smith’s lie to a Cleveland PD reporter about his running for Congress in Utah:
http://www.bizzyblog.com/?p=1746

See this post about either the FEC deadlines he failed to meet OR the untruth he told on the air about having raised $10,000, plus the untruth he has told about the scope of his responsibilities at P&G:
http://www.bizzyblog.com/?p=1701

See this post for a discussion of David Smith’s promises to withdraw from the race under certain conditions that were met that he broke:
http://www.bizzyblog.com/?p=1693

And you can’t deny that he let months go by not only without telling us about himself, but being evasive about it when asked, all of which “just happened” to work to his political advantage.

I happen think that long-time residency, esp for the Senate, is important. I believe the majority of Ohioans agree, which is why Sherrod Brown would hand him his hat if he by some miracle became the nominee.

David may have a long-term future as a politician, but he needs to demonstrate stability and integrity, has utterly failed this time out, and needs to regroup. And, trust me, he hurts his chances for a future political career with each passing day that he fails to do the right thing and drop out for all the reasons cited above, plus the strong need to defeat DeWine. I have spoken to several people who have said it will be their mission in life to oppose him tooth and nail in any future run for any office if he doesn’t drop out soon. Bluster? Maybe, but if I were David I would not want to find out.

Oh, and since “Goes to Washington” is not your name, I had some fun with it. :–>

]]> By: Goes to DC In Your Dreams http://www.bizzyblog.com/2006/03/30/david-smith-now-he-tells-us/#comment-6434 Goes to DC In Your Dreams Fri, 31 Mar 2006 01:45:17 +0000 http://www.bizzyblog.com/?p=1745#comment-6434 This may be a factual representation, but it says nothing about the issues or the candidates. Just because a candidate has run before, doesnt make them unelectable (Bob McEwen comes to mind) - in fact persistence and sacrifice for public service is ADMIRABLE. Who cares if he lived in another couple of states, I believe haveing a similar ideology and strong conservative principles is much more important. If you hear him speak you'll understand why he gave both Pierce and DeWine a run for their money in Fulton. Just my $.02 This may be a factual representation, but it says nothing about the issues or the candidates. Just because a candidate has run before, doesnt make them unelectable (Bob McEwen comes to mind) - in fact persistence and sacrifice for public service is ADMIRABLE. Who cares if he lived in another couple of states, I believe haveing a similar ideology and strong conservative principles is much more important. If you hear him speak you’ll understand why he gave both Pierce and DeWine a run for their money in Fulton. Just my $.02

]]> By: Mark http://www.bizzyblog.com/2006/03/30/david-smith-now-he-tells-us/#comment-6425 Mark Thu, 30 Mar 2006 15:26:05 +0000 http://www.bizzyblog.com/?p=1745#comment-6425 What we need to do now, at least those of us who support bill pierce, is bombard talk radio and the msm with queries about Bill Pierce. we need to bombard 700 wlw and other stations during talk radio to get bill on radio, and also on tv. i would encourage all your readers to assist in this endeavor. What we need to do now, at least those of us who support bill pierce, is bombard talk radio and the msm with queries about Bill Pierce. we need to bombard 700 wlw and other stations during talk radio to get bill on radio, and also on tv. i would encourage all your readers to assist in this endeavor.

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