Not explaining how he is going to "make better" a crumbling 49th ward, this weekend Don "Donny the Golden Boy" Gordon, a suburban banker threw his jogging shorts in the ring, formally announcing his candidacy for Alderman of the 49th ward in 2007 with the slogan "We Can Do Better, So Much Better?"
With that news by the way side, Donny boy dropped the atomic bomb, announced that one time Aldermadic candidate Michael Harrington would be his "campaign chair".
Speaking to an audience of about 50 neighbors, including residents from the neighboring northern suburbs, Donny Boy told the crowd it was time to remove Alderman Moore.
Donny Boy acknowledged a few in the crowd were afraid to publicly support Donny, choosing to hide in the background due to fear of retribution.
For fundraising reasons Donny was courting the developers and not-for-profits. Some notables in attendance were Brian White from the Lakeside Community Development Corp and Daniel Sullivan LAMS Real Estate. Not quite the heavy hitters Alderman Moore holds in his court, yet notables none the less.
Donny admitted to being a Cubs fan and a White Sox fan. All that money spent on the "How to be a Candidate" seminar Donny attended a few weeks ago was really worth the fifty bucks, just to learn how to ride the fence on key issues like this. David Orr would have been proud of the spine-less display.
His new top notch media guy named "Bob" (no last name) is going to have trouble when the fall and winter campaigning season comes up. Donny didn't mention of being a Chicago Bears, Blackhawks or Bulls fan. The media wants to know this stuff.
Donny mentioned the campaign was not taking chances or being paranoid but recently bought a paper shredder to destroy all documents he throws away because he said the Alderman would be going threw his dumpster.
The "Broken Heart" looks forward to the up-coming race. We hope Michael Harrington and Donny are up for the challenge?
2 comments:
Open with dramatic organ music.
THE YOUNG AND THE RUTHLESS a.k.a.
MH: Broken Heart, I'm leaving you.
BH: No, no. You can't.
MH: Yes, I've fallen for another, someone who can meet my needs.
BH: But I've given you the best ... best months of my life
MH: I know, but this is my chance to ride to fame, fortune and to actually have an office with a door, rather than a cube. And someday, if we raise enough money, a lease car paid out of campaign funds.
BH: After all I've done for you. I've lent you money, donated to your almost campaign, I've published your blogs. I even gave you a pole on my blog. And now this.
MH: BH, I'm not selling out, it only looks that way. I'm only hooking up with him so I can go to all the fun political events I never get invited to. And frankly, when I walk in the door with you on my arm, people roll their eyes with disdain and whisper behind our backs.
BH: But I thought we'd be together, forever.
MH: What'ya nuts? You're just a blogster, from the wrong side of the tracks. I can pick up a dozen just like you in any gin joint on Howard street.
(upswing in the organ music)
Will the Broken Heart ever mend?
Will the MH concoct some diabolical plan with JoMo's evil twin to steal the election?
Can we be sure JoMo even has an evil twin?
Stay tuned for more of General Horseshit.
He's only just announced his candidacy Craig- I am sure he has some ideas or else he wouldn't be running.
Are you officially running now?
signed,
Voice of Reason
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