Sunday, August 2, 2009

The Cowbird Campaign Convention


I thought I was at a Chamber of Commerce convention from 35 years ago, but it was just yesterday. Minding my own business and shopping for some squash at the Farmers Market, I heard an awful racket coming from the Town Center Plaza. It was a flock of septuagenarian Cowbirds trying to lay one of their own in a district of quite a different breed. Retired head Cowbird Bill Ramsey, 75, was announcing as a candidate to represent Dickson Street and the UA campus in the state legislature.

There was Fred Vorsanger. There was Don Moore. There was David McClinton. Cowbirds all, but not a one of them a resident of House District 92 where they were plotting to install their bird of a feather, Bill Ramsey. For his part, Ramsey gave a fair speech with all the smooth platitudes he has honed as the back-slapping head cowbird and as a paid lobbyist for special interests.

Doug Thompson reported that Ramsey wanted "to talk to constituents before giving final details on his policy stands." That's fine, but Ramsey's campaign website doesn't have any details (or even glib generalities) about any policy position. There is plenty of information about how you can do things for Bill Ramsey and how to send him money, but nothing about what he wants to do for the people of Fayetteville.

Ramsey and his Cowbird Campaign Committee made a big deal about his legislative experience and record during nine terms in the House some three decades ago. That might be a bigger mistake than running on his poor record at the Chamber and his constant complaining about the Fayetteville sign ordinance as a "job killer" for Cracker Barrel and Fuddrucker's. I will have more later about Ramsey's shameful voting record in the legislature.

9 comments:

  1. Why is he even running?

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  2. Bill has too much experience to lose to a rookie. Unless a better candidate runs, he will and should win.

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  3. Bro Bill made his first appearance of the year, nay of this century at Sr. Demos. Many hushed comments when word moved around the room of gray haired, Social Security folks. Lindsley is supporting Greg Leding.

    In the unlikely event this cowbird lands a seat it would be a sea change for District 92.

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  4. It would be just like voting for a Republican.

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  5. Are you saying he is NOT a republican?

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  6. He's not running as a Republicant, but you can't change

    @9:45 - There's more to this race than "experience," like ideals and who a very progressive district is willing to elect.

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  7. Er.. I meant to say...

    ... but you can't teach an old dog new tricks.

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  8. It will be amusing watching Ramsey try to run and hide from that right-wing voting record. Maybe he should move back to Prairie Grove and run for that open seat out there where the NRA support might do him some good.

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  9. Since he's a closet Republicon maybe he needs vetting for gayness and ho-ness.

    Just sayin.

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