Mayor 2013: Negative ad campaigns

[patric]

So I see that Rick Santorum is here endorsing Dewey today.

Santorum, Inhofe and Bridenstein were all called in. 
Given what nails in his coffin that may turn out to be, I wonder if it was actually his choice or something the party imposed.

[DolfanBob]

Can Dewey concede now or does he have to wait until 7 p.m. election night?

[Gaspar]

Santorum, Inhofe and Bridenstein were all called in. 
Given what nails in his coffin that may turn out to be, I wonder if it was actually his choice or something the party imposed.

Certainly not a fan of Santorum et. al. but he did win a majority of the votes in this district during the primaries. Bartlett would be smart to use the Santorum connection as bait for more negative ads from the KT camp.  If they turn to being critical of Santorum in an effort to play to their base, they could effectively alienate much of the Republican vote necessary for KT to win.  Love him or hate him, Santorum represents the votes of the majority in Tulsa, and KT needs that support.   

If I were Bartlett, I would have a Santorum, Bridenstein, Inhofe clip in every single advertisement, not because it would gain me any additional support, but because it would encourage criticism. 

KT is doing a great job of running as a Democrat cloaked in Republican's clothing.  She would be smart not to remind people that she is a Democrat.

[RecycleMichael]

Can Dewey concede now or does he have to wait until 7 p.m. election night?

I would not jump to conclusions. This city and this state elects republicans almost every time. It is very difficult, even in a non-partisan race, for any democrat to win.

[AquaMan]

Gas, a lot has changed since the last election thanks to Congressional shenanigans of late. Not temporal but attitudinal. These brand names you mention are electable but not as popular as you might think.

Strangely, I see KT as a Republican in Dem clothes. Perspective is everything.

[Gaspar]

Gas, a lot has changed since the last election thanks to Congressional shenanigans of late. Not temporal but attitudinal. These brand names you mention are electable but not as popular as you might think.

Strangely, I see KT as a Republican in Dem clothes. Perspective is everything.

From either prospective it is important that she suppress the Democrat classification, and stay far away from opinion or positions on national politics and politicians.  I think that the majority views her as fairly politically agnostic at this moment. If she changes that, or if the Bartlett camp is successful in pointing it out, she will have more of a challenge.

[AquaMan]

Politically agnostic. Is that like "non-partisan"?

[Gaspar]

Politically agnostic. Is that like "non-partisan"?

Cliché sucks, and the term "non-partisan" has been turned into meatloaf too many times. . .but yes!

[heironymouspasparagus]

Certainly not a fan of Santorum et. al. but he did win a majority of the votes in this district during the primaries. Bartlett would be smart to use the Santorum connection as bait for more negative ads from the KT camp.  If they turn to being critical of Santorum in an effort to play to their base, they could effectively alienate much of the Republican vote necessary for KT to win.  Love him or hate him, Santorum represents the votes of the majority in Tulsa, and KT needs that support.  

If I were Bartlett, I would have a Santorum, Bridenstein, Inhofe clip in every single advertisement, not because it would gain me any additional support, but because it would encourage criticism.  

KT is doing a great job of running as a Democrat cloaked in Republican's clothing.  She would be smart not to remind people that she is a Democrat.

Just shows how the 30% dropout rate helps the RWRE in Oklahoma - that Santorum and Inhofe can win anything with the lies, attitudes and ignorance of reality exhibited by both on so many levels... sometimes it just boggles the mind that there are so many that actually believe them, or worse yet, subscribe to their warped world view.  

[carltonplace]

Dewey was interviewed on Studio Tulsa today. The highlights: His cell phone did not explode.

[sgrizzle]

Mrs Dewey is staying classy:

[Gaspar]

Saw a huge Kathy Taylor tour bus driving down Sheridan yesterday.  She is going all out on this campaign.  Not that there's anything wrong with that.  If you've got the bucks, why not spend them on your campaign?

[sgrizzle]

Saw a huge Kathy Taylor tour bus driving down Sheridan yesterday.  She is going all out on this campaign.  Not that there's anything wrong with that.  If you've got the bucks, why not spend them on your campaign?

That's actually the firefighter's union's bus.

They seem a bit determined.

[RecycleMichael]

The firefighter's national union folks own this bus. They are doing it on their own. 

[Conan71]

The firefighter's national union folks own this bus. They are doing it on their own. 

You suppose there's a kegerator with



On board?