Mike Stewart is Watching Your Every Move
Do you have a Mike Stewart sign in your yard? Have you signed up for his emails? Well, you better get your ass to the polls, pronto. Stewart’s campaign manager, the perpetually harried Elizabeth MK Sullivan, has her eyes on you.
In an email yesterday to the state House candidate's backers, Sullivan lists the names of people who have voted early for the August 7th Democratic Primary. I have never seen a campaign do that before. While Sullivan thanks those she listed for showing up at the polls, her message is clear: Turnout is low and we know that some of you have said you’re going to vote for us, but haven’t yet. Don’t think we’re not watching you.
Anyhow, if you’re a Stewart supporter and Sullivan’s tactics annoy you, here's an easy solution. Heed Sullivan’s directive. Go directly to the polls. And pull the lever for Eric Stansell.
Sullivan’s email is after the jump:
UPDATE: Oh no. Look what Pith started. Is MK way in over her head?
Hi everybody - We're noticing that some of you have gone to early vote. This is fantastic and Mike appreciates this very much. However, overall turnout thus far is quite low and we ask that you continue to email and speak to your friends and colleagues and continue to push them to the polls.
Library/satellite locations open tomorrow - Tuesday, July 28 and close Saturday, August 2.
Locations:
NOTE: Green Hills Library is not an open for early voting this election.
BELLE MEADE CITY HALL - 4705 HARDING ROAD
BORDEAUX LIBRARY- 4000 CLARKSVILLE PIKE
EDMONDSON PIKE LIBRARY- 5501 EDMONDSON PIKE
MADISON LIBRARY - 610 GALLATIN PIKE SOUTH
Dates and Times
TUESDAY, JULY 29 8:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 8:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.
THURSDAY, JULY 31 8:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 8:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 8:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M.
Thanks to Mike Stewart friends and supporters who have early voted!
Complete list of early voters:
Churchwell Eugene
Churchwell Deborah
Churchwell Charles
Porter James
Porter Gracie
Churchwell Dianne
Hausser Gloria
Ockerman Jeff
Faulk Robert
Faulk Barbara
Sneed Grace
Westerholm Peter
Harris Daniel
Bernhardt Richard
Vincent Wayne
Rico Anthony
Jones Mabel
Polk Margarette
Johnson Dan
Kreyling Michael
Derryberry Jackie
Mitchell Betty
Kreyling Christine
Ford Charley
Deck Barbra
Wooten Glenn
Walton Geraldine
Steele Barbara
Pieper Bryan
Scherzer Kenneth
Scherzer Joyce
Mc Cary Dane
Cook Jackie
Chadwick Kathrin
Stewart Michael
Neighbors Diane
Spence Leslie
Spence Patrick
Neighbors James
Gerber Miriam
Murphy Theeda
Owens Sherry
Blackwell Robert
Hunt John
Dill Thomas
Howard Marcus
Shick Robert
Shick Catherine
Simpson Norma
Stolz Margaret
Coursey Louise
Banks Hosanna
Kelly John
Kelly Kiesa
Willard James
Lawrence Risley
Aaron James
Mc Doniel Kimberly
Cox Marcia
Hollis Mark
Hamblen Carolyne
Smith Trina
Henderson Dwight
Hair Henry
Forrester Eugene
Clements Dale
Boyles James
Phillips Vileta
Phillips Kenneth
Clardy William
Clardy Dorothy
Swanson Elsie
Thompson Ellie
Wyatt Eugene
Crist Courtney
Perry Kate
Hutcherson William
Holder Gertrude
Collier Robert
Zimmerman Mary
Choate Christopher
Hopkins John
Shelton Tina
Shelton Dean
Bragg Rodney
Henry Stephen
Stewart Minnie
Koudelkova Helen
Robinson Melanie
Hampton Carlatina
Carter Genese
Adams Jimmy
Adams Barbara
Thompson Marion
Dunn Leonard
Dunn Dorothy
Bailey Mary
Darden Marceil
Wilson Bettye
Jackson David
Mayberry Darrell
Mohieddin Majid
Burgess Gabriel
Cobb Stephen
Bradley Michael
Sydnor Calvin
Fox Lora
Teague Jeff
Harnett Brian
Clayton Keith
Holmes James
Gaines Sara
Stengel Morgan
Faldzinski Mark
Stengel Marc
Macon Robert
Wilson Teresa
Wilson Lawrence
Dohrmann Marie
Bull Mary
Stephenson L
Boyd-Wicks Norree
Brown James
Hill Jennifer
Howe Dara
Bradford Suzanne
Lojek Judith
Greenwood Olive
Caldwell Winston
Caldwell Mary
Surface Aileen
Surface Daniel
Brady Ashley
Comments
Yeah, God forbid we expect candidates to try to win.
It doesn't bother me that politicos know if I've voted or not, but that I won't have any access to how they vote in the legislature.
Posted 07/29/2008 at 12:17:48 PMThank you all for voting early. Didn't see your name, Matt? Do you vote in Davidson County? FYI: I can't vote for either of these candidates.
Posted 07/29/2008 at 12:26:55 PMWhile I agree the low voter turnout is discouraging in general, I think this move by Stewart's camp lacked class and exemplied a true gesture of disrespect to the voters who have turned out. Even though this information is public record - Stewart should know that people value their privacy and this move was a tacky and inconsiderate move on his part...and further proves he cares more about his campaign than the people. I will definitely be voting for Eric Stansell.
Posted 07/29/2008 at 02:19:43 PMThe only think private about voting is who you voted for, everything else is public record, for sale or for stealing. Have you ever run a campaign?
Posted 07/29/2008 at 02:42:15 PMI've just never heard of a campaign shaming their supporters to the polls. And yes, we realize that who shows up to vote is public record, but that doesn't mean that disclosing who did is in good taste. What's next for MK? Maybe she can send an email comparing the home values of Stewart's supporters (that's public record too) versus Stansell's supporters.
Posted 07/29/2008 at 03:00:24 PMOf course the records are public, as are many personal information records. But most of us still don't want someone activily digging through our information and blasting it out through emails...especially someone vying for our trust as an elected official...
Posted 07/29/2008 at 03:01:30 PMWho is we? MattP and Charlotte H? I just don't think y'all, however many of you there are, like Mike Stewart. That's what voting is for if you live in his district. I don't see praising folks who have voted necessarily shaming others. That's your interpretation. Given the low turnout in our country's politics,especially local elections, everyone who doesn't vote or who hasn't even registered should be called to task. And what do you think national campaigns do to trick people to vote for their candidate? Boy, do they know who you are and how you vote! They know what color lipstick you make your pig wear.
Posted 07/29/2008 at 03:12:01 PMSo you're admitting its a trick...and in bad taste. And your only justification is that if national campaigns do it, it must be ok. Wow, I hope you ARE working for the Stewart campaign - b/c guidance like that will bring him down faster than a dress on prom night.
Posted 07/29/2008 at 03:22:18 PMNo, I don't work for the Steward campaign, can't vote for him and didn't say it was a trick. I've only met him once at the Hot Chicken event but didn't spend anytime since he would not be my elected representative. I wonder if all those people were asked if it was OK to put their names out or had they already said it was OK. I don't know, do you?
Posted 07/29/2008 at 03:28:05 PMfor the August 3 Democratic Primary.
Try August 7th. Is that a trick or just sloppy journalism?
Posted 07/29/2008 at 03:34:35 PMEarly voter turnout is low. What if this e-mail was generated to boost the early voter turnout, regardless of who is voted for? We get it - you don't like Stewart because he works for a corporate lawfirm and you're rooting for the underdog (Stansell) in this race. Out of all of the blogs on this political race, I have yet to read any concrete reason why Stansell is the better candidate, other than your innuendo and supposition of Mr. Stewart's lawfirm work. Throw out some facts, or better yet write an actual article about each candidate's stance on issues and let your readers decide from facts. (Dust off your journalism books if you've forgotten how it is done.) Just a suggestion.
Posted 07/29/2008 at 04:00:40 PMSloppy journalism. I'm an idiot.
The date has been corrected.
Posted 07/29/2008 at 04:01:08 PMIt's fun when you make mistakes and admit it. Wish more journalists did!
Posted 07/29/2008 at 04:08:40 PMThank goodness I don't live in that district! I would not want my name published. I hope you win, Eric! My aunt's name is on The List. She voted for Eric.
Posted 07/29/2008 at 09:50:43 PMVote the Blue Dog Democrats out!
http://www.salon.com/opinion/greenwald/2008/07/29/democracy/index.html?source=newsletter
And in District 52, vote for Eric Stansell as our next Tennessee state representative.
Mary
Posted 07/30/2008 at 09:00:23 AM