Bryon Short in the 7th
Last night the Democrats in the 7th selected Bryon Short to be their candidate to replace Wayne Smith. Short was a Carper aide for many years both in the House and while he was Governor. His opponent will be Jim Bowers.
We already know that the right has put out the word about this race on RedState to get “boots on the ground.” Let’s get behind Short on this and take that seat.
Tags: local Dems
Umm, correction here. Short was Carper’s aide, not Smith. Easy mistake Geek, since Carper sometimes seems more R than D.
I was at last night’s nominating meeting and Short is a strong candidate who should appeal to the Brandywine Hundred voters. Plus, he’s a nice guy with good liberal values. The 7th District Committee had a hard choice to make between Short and Colantuono but in the end the vote was 7 to 4 for Short.
Another correction. Celia reported that the vote was cast by secret ballot. Not so! The Delaware Democratic Party Rules forbid secret ballots. However, the committee members requested written ballots and they got them. The ballots are on file at DelDem HQ and are available for public viewing during the next 30-days if anyone wants to see them.
Everyone felt sad for Carl Colantuono but I think the committee chose wisely to send a new candidate into battle this time. Now it’s up to us to get him elected. Otherwise we’ve got a clone of Wayne Smith going down to Dover from the 7th.
Whoops. Fixed. Thanks.
Celia reported that the vote was cast by secret ballot. Not so!
What a hack! She can’t even get the simple facts right.
“…the committee members requested written ballots and they got them.”
So it was basically a card check? I’d bet Colantuono would have drawn more votes in a secret ballot. Oh, and don’t count on “good liberal values” to resonate in Brandywine Hundred, where people work for a living.
Actually, his name is BRYON Short. Pronounced like “Brian.”
Maybe this name recognition thing will be a bit tricky.
It is proven, I suck. Fixed.
G. Good liberal values are “people working for a living.” As well as education, health and lots of other values that 7th district voters can get behind.
“…the committee members requested written ballots and they got them.”
So it was basically a card check? I’d bet Colantuono would have drawn more votes in a secret ballot. Oh, and don’t count on “good liberal values” to resonate in Brandywine Hundred, where people work for a living.
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It was definately not a secret ballot and that is too bad. But it was not an “open” ballot either. It was not a result that anyone present could “read”, perhaps. Anyone going down to the HQ can review the vote.
Anyone present could read it, and that was made clear in the meeting. The reporter actually did so, that’s how the count was reported, since it wasn’t announced in the meeting. And all the ballots, in accordance with National Party rules, were signed.
The thing is, the endorsement was was decided by the 7th District Committee members, not some power base in a smoke filled room. And yes, John Daniello is a member of the 7th District Committee, but he got one vote just like everyone else. And for those of you who want to gripe about the decision resting with the committee members think about it. They are the people who canvass, phone bank, stand outside the polls all day. They are the Democrats in the District who do the work and know the D voters. If anyone deserves the right to pick their candidate it’s these folks because they are the grassroots of the party. I’d say the process worked and it worked well.
Bryon Short grew up in a hard working middle class family. He spent a lot of loving time with his family – including grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins – and was raised to always look for the good in people. One of his greatest abilities is to be able to look at the many sides of an issue and make an honest decision. And he will tell you why he made that decision. As a congressional aide, he intently listened to those who asked for help and devoted all his efforts to assist them in resolving the problem. He will not be afraid to fight for you and/or the needs of his district – and his door will always be open. He was raised to care about the circumstances of others, not just himself. Bryon is smart, kind, honest, a good husband, father, son and brother. I am very proud of the man he has become. If you want to be represented by someone who is approachable, generous, understanding, high energy and reliable, please take the time to go to the polls and vote for my son BRYON SHORT. Thank you.
Sara Herbert