True story, as I was watching the results in the 2nd and saw that Bill Haas was going to take it, I told the people in the room, I was in, “That’s the story Jake Wagman’s going to write tomorrow.”

I laughed out loud when I saw the headline staring up at me when I checked the website.

Congratulations Bill Haas! Glad to see a Political Fix regular win. Haas versus Akin! What a matchup! They should make a movie about this.

Maybe the movie should be a tale tell of a terrible candidate who somehow finds a way to beat the dirty nasty incumbent. If Bill can pull off this upset who knows what he might do in November. First he has to get over his fear of talking in front of people and maybe he will get at least 15% of the vote. Good luck Bill because you are really really going to need it.

I believe that rule is a little technicality called the constitution. And it certainly shouldnt stir much talk from the 30% who voted for me, 50% more than the second place, because I have the best chance to beat Akin, stand up for the little guy and woman pretty good, and am good on the issues, not to mention being a little like free cable sometimes, tho, alas or not, those days seem to be passing, getting boring as older age and more serious responsibility seem to loom. And would certainly move into the district if I win; already saving Post real estate articles on st. charles condos. And this isnt the only office in the country with such a rule; nor first time I’ve run for such. In Cleveland, where I’m originally from, ran for city council in 1987 or 1988 in a special election for city council right before I moved to stlouis, where I lived adjacent to the ward but not actually in it. Cleveland’s rule then was that you didnt have to live in the ward, but if you did when you were elected, you couldnt move out of it, presuming that was one of the reasons voters voted for you.
I think the constitutional rule, tho not a constitutional scholar, would be both because most issues are national, and voters can judge whether you espouse their views without having to live in the district to espouse their views, and presumably one of their views isnt where you live, and (2) because of redistricting, you could be in one year and out the next, and should you have to move? No. There are those that say that with St. Louis undergoing redistricting in 2010 and presumably losing a seat if it’s a republican statehouse, all three of us sitting congresspeople could find ourselves out of our districts, presuming of course, I’m one of them.
Thanks Jake for bringing up what’s sure to be raised by Akin. Anything else you want to remind him to bring up? Actually, the sooner this stuff airs, the better, but do you think you could hold off on some of the stuff and let Todd figure it out himself? It’s more fun for him that way. And the more he’s talking about me, the closer it means I’m getting to him.
So long as you’ve raised it, Jake, do some homework, when’s the last time in Missouri a nominee for congress didnt live in the district? Any ever elected?

Terrible candidate, Gracie? I know who I am and dont let others define me, but I think you should apologize to the slight to the 30%, 50% more than second place, who thought me the best candidate on issues and to beat Akin. I hate to use the ugly word landslide, cause dont want to be prideful, but even in 5 person race, 60-40 to your nearest competitor is significant. Of course when first elected to schoolboard, 40% in 5 person race, so I’m slipping and should stay humble. Most days not too hard. Dont understand the fear of talking in front of people thing? irony? I am alittle shy, but people seem to enjoy hearing me speak. Less shy on here perhaps, or goodness forbid, email. Akin won by 25% last time; new dem voters, turned off disgruntled Republicans, peel off 10% of the moderates and independents, and I’m there with victory. Will probably be by one vote, but I think that still counts.
And to me fellow dems, I’ll make you proud in the campaign, and in congress. I’m going to be a great congressman. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Back to sleep. having a little trouble. Shocker.
ps bet Akin’s having a little trouble too. I’m the one he didnt want to win, count on it. You think his energy dog and pony show tomorrow day after primary is a coincidence? media going to let me have equal say now on energy? First, sleep, for my energy!

ps, thinking of running around the 200 mile perimeter of my district, like walking Joe Teasdale; might take longer than a day; Akin doesnt even have an office in Lincoln county, I do believe. I was there 3 times in last 3 days, thinking that might be the key to winning this, 12 1/2% of the vote. Put out 500 signs, 300 myself, how many did Akin put out. how many neighborhoods has he been to in last 2 years; I dont know, just asking. As I’ll be saying, he’s a nice man who’s going to make a fine private citizen and I’m going to put him there. With respect.

fyi, same number of republicans voted in primary in my district as in 2006, 5000 more dems; reps got 66% of primary turnout last time, 62% this time; it’s a start; means I have to change just 12% of those 62%, actually 20% of rep voters, a lot; but general election turnout much greater. we’ll see; if it’s there, we’ll find it. that’s a commitment.

God help us all…

Good for you Bill!

Now go out there and try not to get yourself killed…

Bill if this is really you posting on the comments page here that is beyond pathetic. This is the last place any candidate for any office should be reading or trying to prove themselves. Get a life.