Comments on: CD10: A look at the numbers

By: Mike F.

Mike F. — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:36:40 +0000

Geez Tom, why cap on Allen? I think its fine to ask questions of why Harmer lost; of course the number of demo vs. repubs. is the biggest factor to the answer. Perhaps Harmer could’ve done better if he did put in a voter statement; I thought it curious, perhaps the Harmer campaign was not as skilled and missed a deadline. Maybe there are other mistakes they made. I did see a TV ad, but it seemed way too late. Also, the mailer I got from Harmer all showed Garemendi’s picture more so than Harmer, so if a person didn’t read it closely it just reminded them that Garamendi was running, sointo the recycling pile goes the mailer.

By: Tom K

Tom K — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:07:53 +0000

Allen:

Well, no, actually. The bottom line is that John Garamendi is now the Congressman from the 10th CD.

The only people who explain why they lost and why the other side had this advantage and that good fortune are, well, the losers.

By: Tom Benigno

Tom Benigno — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:34:42 +0000

Congratulations:
John we wish you the best, that was a great campaign. I only wish I could have been in the race against you. We will be watching your job performance, say hello to Sis.

By: Allen Payton

Allen Payton — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:52:17 +0000

One reason for the absentee vote advantage by Garamendi could be related to the lack of a ballot statement by Harmer. I don’t know if Harmer made an effort to target and reach out to the permanent absentee voters, but I assume he did. Bottom line is Garamendi had 34 years of name recognition and outspent Harmer 2 to 1.