The Columbus Dispatch was quick to try and make Coleman seem invincible after my Blog posting
Headline, February 4, 2007, "GOP looks for cash for city campaign: Handful of candidates challenge Democrats". The whole thrust of the article to make William Todd, Michael Coleman's opponent, look like a political 90 pound weakling up against heavy weight champion Michael Coleman. The article also made it very clear Coleman's fund raising ability - like I said in my Blog, Coleman has the Titan's blessing as far as support but, Coleman is not worth as much to them as he was in his first run for mayor. Now the powers-that-be have the Franklin County Commissioners and the Governor's office - all Democrats and all eager to please.
If the truth be known, Coleman does not have much more to offer them except maybe playing a tactical role in Ohio's big-time business and civic leaders (The Titans) playing a key role in capturing the White house in 08. Thats a reaching a bit. Most of the major interest of the Titans in Central Ohio is in the works. A Coleman lost would have minimum impact on their respective plans. They like the guy but they won't sell the farm to save him.
Back to William Todd. Todd has to get the public to respond to what they already know when it comes to Coleman - nice package but there's nothing in it. Coleman has no substance. Almost every issue he has championed is either someone Else's idea or there will little substance if any, regarding the outcome of the issue. Remember when Coleman was the Education Mayor? Remember when Coleman was going to be the Crime Fighting Mayor - he former a committee made up of the City's brightest minds and they did squat? I could go on and on.
Anyway, this is getting to be fun to watch the powerful Columbus Dispatch trying to made Coleman look dynamic and effective when the truth is that Columbus's economic strength and vitality is more of a direct result of all the government jobs and educational institutions in the area then anything else. When you take an honest look at all the intended development plans and projects one would see that these plans caused as many problems as they were solutions. Its hard to tell if we are behind or ahead because of them. Think Easton.
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