Tuesday, 1 September 2009
Where Are The Louisville Republicans?
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Where are the Louisville Republicans? That is the question Joseph Gerth asks today in the Courier Journal. Unlike the Democratic primary, the Republicans still don't have a candidate for mayor. On top of that they don't have a candidate for Congress. Personally, I think it is still too early to start worrying about quality candidates for either race. Here is why.
The Democratic side is teaming with candidates for mayor because it is the first race in a generation that will actually be an open race on the Democratic side. The Democrats have come out of the wood works for the opportunity. With that many candidates it is important to get in early and start raising the money necessary to compete in such a wide open field. The Republicans on the other hand get to compete every year in Jefferson County. Thus they are likely to only have 1 or 2 candidates in any given year.
Besides, there is still plenty of time to file and begin raising money. Especially without a competitive primary. I imagine those who are interested are taking their time and trying to get everything in order before entering the fray. I imagine once one of the major candidates declare for mayor the Congressional candidate will soon follow. Now if we get to December and top candidates for both offices are not declared, then you will have a major story. Then you can start talking about the dearth of Republican candidates and the incompetence of the Republican party in Jefferson County. Until then, there really isn't a story. It is nothing less than Joseph Gerth doing what he loves. Throwing fireballs against the Republicans,
The Democratic side is teaming with candidates for mayor because it is the first race in a generation that will actually be an open race on the Democratic side. The Democrats have come out of the wood works for the opportunity. With that many candidates it is important to get in early and start raising the money necessary to compete in such a wide open field. The Republicans on the other hand get to compete every year in Jefferson County. Thus they are likely to only have 1 or 2 candidates in any given year.
Besides, there is still plenty of time to file and begin raising money. Especially without a competitive primary. I imagine those who are interested are taking their time and trying to get everything in order before entering the fray. I imagine once one of the major candidates declare for mayor the Congressional candidate will soon follow. Now if we get to December and top candidates for both offices are not declared, then you will have a major story. Then you can start talking about the dearth of Republican candidates and the incompetence of the Republican party in Jefferson County. Until then, there really isn't a story. It is nothing less than Joseph Gerth doing what he loves. Throwing fireballs against the Republicans,
Posted by at 6:01 AM in Louisville Politics
Republican Chris Thieneman will be making his announcement on September 8 at Ernesto's oon Dixie Hwy at 5:30 pm. Here is the release:
This serves as an official press release on behalf of Chris Thieneman who will announce his intent to run for Louisville Metro Mayor 2010.
EVENT: CHRIS THIENEMAN for LOUISVILLE METRO MAYOR 2010
DATE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
TIME: 5:30 PM
PLACE: ERNESTO'S on DIXIE HWY. (behind the Captain D's in Valley Station)
CONTACT INFO: Ed Springston (502)417-5383 or email at myviewmatters@aol.com
Thanks,
Ed Springston