The Piercing Truth

This is right from the dictionary and seems to describe Albuquerque, Berry and Schultz. Fascism (f ash ,izem) noun An authoritarian right wing system of government and/or social organization. (in general use) extreme right wing, authoritarian, chauvinistic and/or intolerant views or practices. Fascism tends to include a belief in the supremacy of one group over another, national, ethnic, especially social strata or monetarily; a contempt for democracy, an insistence on obedience to a powerful leader, and a strong demagogic approach. Compliments of one of our Eyes

Oct 3, 2007

Chavez - Campaign Kryptonite

The results are in and, well nothing much has changed except it's now harder to recall councilors and the voters decided to allow the city to steal poor folk's equity... but we digress. Last night saw all of the incumbents win, and win big including district 9's councilor Don Harris, who we predicted would lose narrowly (we're still trying to get the feathers our of our teeth). Apparently, his single themed message - keep me, the one you elected rather than letting the mayor choose my replacement - resonated with district 9 voters.

While every election has its share of losers (or those who are winning challenged), last night's biggest loser wasn't even on the ballot, the Almighty Mayor himself. Every candidate that Mayor Chavez was linked to either directly (Katherine Martinez) or indirectly (Paulette de'Pascal, Joan Griffin) was soundly rejected by the voters.

Some of it was the quality of the candidates recruited by the 11th floor. Someone who is in the midst of a messy divorce and faces allegations of embezzlement shouldn't be running in the first place... that's what you call a fatally flawed candidate. The others were articulate and credible candidates whose only real flaw was that they were tied to the mayor.

Let's be real here, it's haaaard to unseat an incumbent even with the best of candidates. However, we've never seen this type of drag on a campaign before; a campaign where the candidate is either publicly endorsed or linked to a high ranking public official. This negative effect was most notable in the District 6 race where Republican Kevin Wilson defeated the Martycrat Joan Griffin.

We had seen surprising strength from Mr. Wilson in our Eye Poll two weeks ago but weren't sure how that would translate to the election. We're also convinced that late revelations about mayoral ties to the recall group New Mexicans for Democracy influenced yesterday's vote.

This is a new state of affairs for the Almighty Mayor whose behind the scenes wink and nod endorsements, and indirect involvement council campaigns have typically helped a candidate. It's an open secret that Mayor Chavez backed both Tina Cummins (against Don Harris) and Sally Mayer in the 2005 election cycle.

We believe that the Almighty's involvement initially kept Councilor Harris from getting to 40% of the vote forcing his 2005 runoff election with then Councilor Cummins. Now the Napoleon of the 11th floor finds himself in a relationship with the council that's colder than a Russian Winter with the recent defection of Councilor Mayer. It's amazing how in just two short years Marty has gone from campaign savior to campaign Kryptonite.

22 comments:

Anonymous said...

Good!!! The tied is a changing; the beginning of the end so to speak. They (Greg, Barry, Bruce, Nick, Ray) and all the others who have followed "Mr.Vindictive" into the snake pit, will realize now that even they are short lived, and the people on the outside looking in can't wait for them to all be on there own. You'll all have to get real jobs soon and be accountable for your paychecks. Or, maybe with any luck you'll all be on the inside at a different facility; overcrowding and all.Happy trails & have a nice day.

Anonymous said...

To all those who won: Don't be fooled for one minute of the Mayor's Congratualatory out reach to you. It's vailed.
Remember, when you sleep with dogs, you catch fleas. Learn from your mistakes Don, Sally's a perfect example.
There's always a 'beholden' to this mayor. Slavery is alive and well at City Hall.

Anonymous said...

Last night's election was a clear, resounding referrandum against this mayor by the citizens of Albuquerque.

Anonymous said...

"lay with dogs and wake up with fleas" (?)
It's more like waking up with VD.

Anonymous said...

Don was lucky. He only got crabs.

Anonymous said...

Smarty Marty will be a good BOY for about months. When he feels that all is okay he start his his crap again. Don't be fooled by his olive branch, it is really a snake.

Anonymous said...

I wonder what Honey Bee will do for an encore?

Anonymous said...

Bye Bye Marty and Gang! The citizens of Albuquerque have spoken. We are tired of Marty and his minions. You only have a few years and you're all out of a job.

You saw what happened on the Gov's Poll. You even lost in Albuquerque.

Your political career is over.

The people have spoken!

Anonymous said...

I wonder if all the minions that were driving the polls on this forum from city hall voted the way Marty wanted them to?

Marty's political future does not look so bright.

Anonymous said...

Marty Chavez for US Senate, has a nice ring to it. See ya Pete, it was nice knowing ya! Make way, we are on our way to Washington....

Anonymous said...

Ha! What a joke!

Anonymous said...

First let me say that I'm ecstatic that Martycrats went oh-for-4 last night, and I'd love to believe that we are witnessing the cratering of Marty's career as a politician. But in fact only about 10% of eligible voters voted, and on the bond issues and the charter amendments they voted like wild-"Eyed", unthinking, liberals. This same mindset will "pull the lever" (sorry, showing my age) for Marty in 2008 just because of name recognition.

God help us all!!

Anonymous said...

I agree with the poster above and like I said earlier........

Marty Chavez for US Senate, has a nice ring to it. See ya Pete, it was nice knowing ya! Make way, we are on our way to Washington....

Anonymous said...

Marty for US senate...If I have to say it I will. I despise Heather Wilson but will vote for her if she runs against Chavez.

Anonymous said...

Wow! That's saying something. I'd also vote for anyone for US Senate over Marty!!

Anonymous said...

Marty does not have a prayer for the U.S. Senate. With all those heavy weights running, there is no chance in hell he could win.

He won't even win if he runs for mayor once more. That may be the poor guy's only option.

Anonymous said...

I voted for Debra and I hate her. But if Marty endorses anyone I will take vacation from APD to work for his opponent. If he runs for any office or whole sqaud will work against him!!

Anonymous said...

"Make way, we are on our way to Washington...."

As a lobbyist for Redflex?

Anonymous said...

BTW, I loved Rod Green's analysis that placed Chavez's future political aspirations in "the land of wishful thinking."

Too funny


Because it's true...

Anonymous said...

Marty will announce in a few days and I'm already signed up to help with old fashion shoe leather & money. He has been an excellent leader for our city and will be able to do even more for us on a National level. Go Marty ! I already have my new bumper sticker "Marty for New Mexico"

Anonymous said...

ABC...

Anybody

But

Chavez

lous_8601 said...

Our illustrious mayor once again has failed to "pull his head out of the clouds." Well when he does he will soon find out that people are finally tired of his Napoleonic antics, his arrogant ways,and his double-talking mouth. He will soon find out that he better enjoy what is left of his dictatorial mayorship. His political career in New Mexico is finished never to be ressurected.