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ouncilman Randy Purvis continues to offer an interesting perspective on the mayor’s race.
A week ago, he blogged about the four candidates who are reportedly leading in polling.
Richard Skorman is the status quo candidate, Purvis says.
“He is the least likely to rock the boat or to make big changes in city government,” he wrote. “He is quietly amassing a large cash stockpile to prepare for the run-off campaign.”
Brian Bahr is the most difficult candidate to get a read on, he says.
“I still wonder whether he has a complete grasp of the issues or comprehends the nuances of them,” he wrote. “I expect him to be in the runoff with Skorman; so perhaps we will learn more in April about his depth of understanding.”
Steve Bach is the establishment candidate, he says.
“I just do not see in him the ability to establish a rapport with the voter,” he wrote. “This is a fundamental requirement for any political leader, how can one be a leader if there is nobody following?”
Tom Gallagher is the wild card, he says.
“I recall the first time I saw Gallagher in action,” he wrote.
“It was during the 2003 council campaign and all the candidates were at a forum out on Murray Blvd. The hot issue that year was whether Constitution should be an east-west thoroughfare. Gallagher was there, slightly overweight, smoking a cigarette, somewhat disheveled in his dress. And yet when he spoke that day he had the audience in the palm of his hand. He demonstrated that day and has ever since the ability to connect with the voter,” Purvis wrote.
“With a little bit of money and someone with media savvy, Gallagher would be a dangerous candidate.”
If Gallagher is ‘dangerous’ – - what is Bruce?
So I’m guessing he knows Gallagher and Skorman from their time on council. But has he met the other two? Seems like if you cant connect with someone or can’t get a read on someone, maybe you should meet them.
If Purvis is such a dynamic political force, who has such a magical connection with the voters, why didn’t he run for mayor? Maybe it’s because he hasn’t had anything new or interested to say in a long and forgettable tenure. Instead, he decided to start a blog and throw spitballs from the sidelines. Seems a little bitter to me.
Maybe he’ll be a better commentator than he was a city councilman. That shouldn’t be too tough.
Steve Bach is a Definite no, He is supported By the Broadmoor who is not very friendly toward the little guy. If it looks like a Duck, quacks like a Duck, and has feathers like a Duck than it must be a Duck
Before you vote for Mayor please read this special letter from Heather Bahr about her husband Brian Bahr: http://tinyurl.com/4pmqlrv
If he is Mayor I want him to first of all increase the number of flights to our airport. He is the cities cheerleader and I expect him to produce results. After he has better air travel to the Springs I want 3 new industries to come to town and employ 500 new production personnel each.
If he cannot do this then he should get out of the race. The race is on who can perform the first task first?