As a matter of fact, it is not true that JCherryhomes wants
something untoward in return for support. I asked for her
support, not endorsement, we had a short talk about
community libraries. Speculation always makes someone(s)
into ogres, but that may not be the case.
WMarks, Central
todd scott wrote:
>
> Gary Schiff wrote:"Jackie Cherryhomes offered her support
> of my campaign
> in recognition of my work, and despite our different
> ideas about downtown development. It was not an
> endorsement, and I should have NOT have said that she
> had endorsed me." Regarding the Ward 9 campaign, I was a
> little surprised how an issue like this could be so easily
> swept under the carpet. I have two thoughts: 1) We all
> know there is a major difference between receiving
> someone's "support" and receiving their "endorsement." A
> slip of the tongue may be understandable, depending on the
> circumstances and surroundings of where the statement was
> made. However, during any type of campaign event or a
> crucial meeting like an endorsement screening, the
> presumption is that the candidate chooses his precise
> words, and should be held accountable for them. To say the
> wrong word at the wrong time creates the presumption that
> the slip was intentional. 2) The above statement begs the
> question: what assurances were made to Jackie Cherryhomes
> by Gary Schiff in order to attain her support? Jackie is
> a seasoned political veteran who would not simply give her
> support away. She would want an agreement from Gary
> Schiff that he supports her on stadium development, or
> perhaps her continued position as City Council President.
> We may not have the right to know what was discussed
> behind closed doors, but we certainly have the right to
> wonder. Todd ScottLongfellow
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