Campaign Update; March 2 thru 8
Week of March 2.
Ok a little humor and then onto some serious stuff. I was made aware that Ferguson’s camp has an “Andy sign chaser squad”. Their marching orders are to go out and look for our signs. As it was described to me when a new sign of ours is spotted the “squad” would do the old “Chinese Fire Drill”. The “squad members” jump out of their truck, run around it a few times, trying to get themselves in step, grab their sign hanging equipment and proudly place a “fergie” sign within two feet of ours. But here is the good part, when the “fergie” sign is finally up, the “Andy sign chaser squad” will turn, face our sign and like an old pair of “Silverbacks” marking their territory, will rise up and beat on their chest! Too funny…………Now I am sure, but not positive, the story could be a little fictional. However we do know that “fergie” has “Andy sign chasers”, so maybe the rest of the story is true…….Too funny, again!
This has been anther good week in getting in front of the voters. Thanks to Steve Elkins our week finished in front of the Rogers Optimist Club. The two main issues I spoke bout were the failure and consequences of not taking notice of gangs in the early 90’s and why we need a new Juvenile Detention Center. Several of the Optimist members came up to me after the meeting. Their remarks were positive and they thanked me for speaking. I would like to take this time to thank the Optimist Club and Steve Elkins for the opportunity to speak.
Saturday was a blow out!!! Thanks to David Ibarra for his help. David and I went business to business yesterday and our campaign was well received. If you remember last week I predicted that the Sheriff would back off the issue about increasing the size of the jail and after yesterday’s campaigning I am still predicting that and here is why. Our campaign has public statements by the incumbent, that if he could expand the size of the jail, he would start holding not only the Federal Prisoners from Arkansas but he would like to pick up the Federal Prisoners that are held in a private prison in the State of Louisiana. Almost every business we visited yesterday had something to say about the jail. Several of the business owners we visited said they are not only concerned the Sheriff is using beds to hold Federal Prisoners when these beds should be available for those who are arrested in Benton County, but they are extremely concerned about housing hardcore felons from across the United States. It amazed me how sharp the citizens of Benton County are. It was quickly pointed out that bringing in felons from outside of Arkansas, what the incumbent is doing is creating a new networking opportunity for those federal prisoners and local inmates…… That is a little scary!
Linda K is still keeping our campaign out in front of groups. We all had hot ham and bean soup served by the ladies of the Eastern Star Chapter. It was not only enjoyable but fun. I saw and visited with several old friends from Bentonville. My mother was an Eastern Star member and my father was a 32 degree Mason. All though my mom and dad are no longer with us, it was nice visiting old friends from the Bentonville area.
The yard sign request came in well this week. Almost to the point we could not keep up. (Ya know I just have to throw this in; I wonder how the “fergie sign chasers” are going to deal with all the yard signs popping up?) Too funny…………..
Spoke with Scott Turner this week. Looks like he has a big coffee lined up this month! Said it looks like 50+ guests. Thanks Scott. Holly will get the information out to all of you.
We are still getting request for signs from Siloam Springs. Thank you Siloam!
Bentonville signs are just waiting to go up. No political signs can go up until March 20. (You think the “fergie sign chasers” were busy in the Rogers area, just wait until the 20th. We will keep them hopping, promise!) Too funny…………
This week!
I was contacted last night by a person who wants to take me to three business coffees this week. I will let you know how they turn out.
It looks like Phyllis Edwards has done it again. She is lining another talk in front of a company. It sounds like there are around thirty employees that I will be able to address reference the campaign. Thanks Phyllis, looking forward to that visit.
Best to all this week. Based on the reception I received this week, you must know your hard work is paying off. The Ferguson camp had better pay attention. Thanks to all of your hard work, we have now turned the corner and taking the lead………Andy.