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* Candidate petitions started hitting the streets on September 1st…


There's a special place in heaven for people who deliberately miss their train in order to sign your petition.

— Daniel Biss (@danielbiss) September 4, 2015

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 11:16 am

Comments

  1. Obviously not Ken Dunkin signing your petition, eh?

    Comment by Ducky LaMoore Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 11:24 am

  2. Until you fire them for being late to work

    I would never sign his petition and will never vote for him

    Comment by Anonymous Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 11:31 am

  3. I guess Anonymous has a problem with thoughtful legislators who actually propose solutions.

    Comment by Bluefish Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 11:34 am

  4. ===I would never sign his petition and will never vote for him===

    Where I come from folks sign the petition of their opponents and folks that they disagree with because we believe that getting folks on the ballot is good thing that helps foster democracy.

    It’s one thing to refuse to vote for someone and another to think they don’t deserve a place on the ballot.

    Comment by Anon Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 11:36 am

  5. - Bluefish - Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 11:34 am:

    I guess Anonymous has a problem with thoughtful legislators who actually propose solutions.

    I guess bluefish like legislators that are against the constitution and push unconstitutional items out for a vote.

    Comment by Anonymous Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 11:40 am

  6. Bluefish must be Biss

    Caught you

    Comment by Anonymous Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 11:41 am

  7. I’m sure God has a special speed lane for those folks!!

    Comment by anon Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 11:47 am

  8. Anonymous: an aside

    Can you please pick a moniker? There are apparently two of you who are daily commenters, who have quite different positions . Once we even had opposing comments hitting the blog, with the same name at the same time. Be helpful to us who care about what you say. Thanks

    Comment by walker Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 11:48 am

  9. ===Caught you ===

    Take a freaking breath.

    Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 11:51 am

  10. =I guess bluefish like legislators that are against the constitution and push unconstitutional items out for a vote.=
    Agreed. Biss, recognized legislative “expert” in pension theft attempts.

    Comment by Qui Tam Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 12:00 pm

  11. I’m not Biss but I have worked with him on several issues.

    Comment by Bluefish Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 12:08 pm

  12. It’s always about pensions, right, team? Good grief.

    Comment by Conn Smythe Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 12:09 pm

  13. I get that not everyone is going to agree with Biss, but if you don’t respect him, that tells me a lot about your judgment or lack thereof.

    Comment by slow down Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 12:24 pm

  14. I am guessing it is a place that has everyone else looking at you a little funny.

    Comment by OneMan Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 12:35 pm

  15. There is a special place in hell for pension thieves. And anyone who complains that it’s “always about pensions” is perfectly welcome to voluntarily give up 30% of their life savings for a “shared sacrifice.”

    Comment by anon Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 12:39 pm

  16. “Can I get your signature to put Joey Googoo on the ballot for Dog Commissioner?”

    “But I’m a Republican…”

    “You can’t vote against him unless he’s on the ballot — won’t you sign this petition to put him on the ballot?”

    – MrJM

    Comment by @MisterJayEm Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 12:49 pm

  17. Even if you intend to run against Daniel Biss?

    Comment by Sillies Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 1:07 pm

  18. and today passing a budget or revenue increase just got noticeably harder

    Comment by steve schnorf Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 1:08 pm

  19. =There is a special place in hell for pension thieves.=

    =Agreed. Biss, recognized legislative “expert” in pension theft attempts.=

    =I would never sign his petition and will never vote for him=

    Strong takes on pension theft today. You guys should join this group. You will fit right in.
    https://strong-takes.myshopify.com/products/internet-commenters-for-trump-tee

    Comment by Almost the Weekend Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 1:23 pm

  20. There’s nothing worse than a no-show when it comes to petitions, parades or precinct walks. Those tasks don’t complete themselves.

    Comment by Team Sleep Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 1:25 pm

  21. Petition - - What petition?

    Comment by Mama Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 1:35 pm

  22. Whoops - just reread his tweet. Ignore my earlier post.

    Comment by Team Sleep Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 1:40 pm

  23. Petition time is the healthiest time in the process of governance. When you solicit signatures, you’re virtually guaranteed to get a little bit more than that.

    It ain’t for sissies, that’s for sure.

    Comment by A guy Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 2:37 pm

  24. anonymous must still be miffed about the whole Shakespeare thing!

    Comment by DPGumby Friday, Sep 4, 15 @ 3:57 pm

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