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« Tennessean: Kerry Was Right | Main | Somebody Tell John Kerry » November 2, 2006Krumm "More 21st Century in His Approach"
It's worth noting that Tennessee blogger Bob Krumm is running for State Senate against incumbent Senator Doug Henry. ... There's no question that Krumm has used the Internet more effectively. ... Krumm's more 21st Century in his approach, I think it's fair to say.Krumm is the only 21st Century candidate running in the 21st district. Even the left-wing Nashville Scene praises Krumm and says his campaign "deserved to receive more (media) attention during this election season."
Despite the Krumm campaign's unprecedented level of disclosure and openness, the media promptly ignored Krumm's campaign, due to the lack of attack ads. Henry and Krumm are waging a civil campaign, with Krumm campaigning on issues, ethics and openness and Henry running on his name and and history. The media often decry campaign mudslinging and a general lack of serious discussion of issues by candidates. The media doesn't really mean it of course. As this race shows: no attack ads, no media coverage. I've covered the 21st district race in depth, however - everything from issue differences to ethics to campaign funding sources - and you can access all of that from my archives here. If Krumm manages to defeat Henry, or even comes close, his campaign, blog and unprecedented level of openess, disclosure and online discourse will become the template for future legislative campaigns in Tennessee. And it will be another story the Nashville media missed. Posted in Campaign Season
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I, too, commend Bob Krumm for running a campaign worthy of becoming a model for anyone seeking public office. I know where he stands. I know that we not agree completely on every issue. From his demeanor during this campaign, however, I am confident that he could represent me well in spite of any differences we might have. I have a great deal of respect for the longevity of Senator Henry's service to our state and was pleased to see that Bob gave his opponent the respect that he deserved. I have high expectations of what Bob Krumm will do in public service for my district and our state. My family voted (early) for Bob because we believe he will represent us in the same manner that he ran his campaign: open, honest, energetic, issue-focused, financially responsible, and forward looking. If Senator Henry could name a replacement for himself, I would like to think that he would have no problem with Bob stepping into his shoes, in spite of party affiliation (and I understand the naivete' of such a statement). (and I approve of this message, just because I do...Paul) Posted by: Paul at November 2, 2006 8:51 AMI'm finally seeing a few TV ads for Krumm, but I think it's too little too late. I passed a house the other day that had three signs in the yard: Vote Yes on Amendment 1, Bob Corker, and astonishingly, Henry for Senate. I just don't understand. Posted by: Glen Harness at November 2, 2006 8:53 AMBob Krumm is far and away the better candidate to win this race against Doug Henry. I have already voted for him and am rooting for him in a big way. However, this election is not going to be won on the internet, though the time is coming. Most people I know in West Nashville/Belle Meade don't even know how to get to a blog, cut and paste a URL, bookmark it, or e-mail a link. Most don't know what to do with an e-mailed link once it's sent to them. So there's a learning curve for voters on how to use the Web for making better choices. And choosing a good man like Bob. Meanwhile, win or lose, Bob Krumm is getting great experience that will be invaluable in his future campaigns. Perhaps 2008 will be more fortuitious to a candidate like Bob Krumm. And certainly beyond that it will only be more beneficial to be a blogging candidate. Posted by: Webutante at November 2, 2006 4:00 PMPost a comment
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