It has been a few weeks since writing, but the reality of work has prevented me from doing anything with great certainty outside of the campaign. Even in consideration of losing the 6th Congressional primary by a mere 1,634 votes to a person whose character and morals I continue to question, I believe the experience has been completely worthwhile. I have taken a lot away from this race, and I intend to continue to participate in running races in the future.
To those of you who have noticed that my Allen for Congress magnet continues to remain on my car door, I am aware of that fact. When I am ready, I will take it off.
To those of you who have noticed that my Allen for Congress magnet continues to remain on my car door, I am aware of that fact. When I am ready, I will take it off.
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Interesting races as of May 4th. Carol Rimedio beats Dave Ludt. County Sales Tax Renewal passes huge. Fisher blows out Brunner.
Politics is a funny thing. Once you become involved in the election process, everything else seems to become boring. Accounting, for instance, is not very appealing right now given the excitement and strategic planning of a campaign. There is so much that goes into a race that it can be very consuming and time demanding, and for once I think I have finally found something I enjoy doing for a living that actually has potential to pay off. It also means I now have to muscle through the CPA exam even when my heart is not 100% in it, but I will do my best.
Accountants talk about the busy season—a once a year gig that lasts for three and a half months. Campaign staffers and candidates are quite aware that there are two busy seasons for them. During an election year the entire year itself may be a single busy season. It can result in days that start at 5:30AM and last until 1:00AM the next day. The campaign may require traveling as much as 8 hours on the road in a single day. It may involve fighting with the Secretary of State or the Federal Elections Commission. Very likely, it will result in keeping track of all the finances and paying payroll taxes with all the appropriate agencies. If things are going the wrong way, you may find yourself knocking on the doors of 1,000 people in a single week.
One thing for certain is it is never boring. Crunching numbers or playing the best game in the world? I think I know where my loyalties lie.
The Mang
Conservative Capo of Youngstown
Mahoning County Results: Donald Allen: 52% Bill Johnson: 36% 103 precincts won out of 124.
Politics is a funny thing. Once you become involved in the election process, everything else seems to become boring. Accounting, for instance, is not very appealing right now given the excitement and strategic planning of a campaign. There is so much that goes into a race that it can be very consuming and time demanding, and for once I think I have finally found something I enjoy doing for a living that actually has potential to pay off. It also means I now have to muscle through the CPA exam even when my heart is not 100% in it, but I will do my best.
Accountants talk about the busy season—a once a year gig that lasts for three and a half months. Campaign staffers and candidates are quite aware that there are two busy seasons for them. During an election year the entire year itself may be a single busy season. It can result in days that start at 5:30AM and last until 1:00AM the next day. The campaign may require traveling as much as 8 hours on the road in a single day. It may involve fighting with the Secretary of State or the Federal Elections Commission. Very likely, it will result in keeping track of all the finances and paying payroll taxes with all the appropriate agencies. If things are going the wrong way, you may find yourself knocking on the doors of 1,000 people in a single week.
One thing for certain is it is never boring. Crunching numbers or playing the best game in the world? I think I know where my loyalties lie.
The Mang
Conservative Capo of Youngstown
Mahoning County Results: Donald Allen: 52% Bill Johnson: 36% 103 precincts won out of 124.
Columbiana County Results: Donald Allen: 43.4% Bill Johnson: 42.8%
Jefferson County Results: Donald Allen: 41% Bill Johnson: 37%
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