ROBINSON NETWORK GROWS
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Outside of the community of Democratic activists and progressives, very few voters in Central Ohio have ever heard of David Robinson, let alone know anything about the 12th District Democratic candidate for Congress.
Yet, come Nov. 4, Robinson is confident he'll be elected to replace four-term Republican incumbent Patrick Tiberi.
Nobody in the media or the Democratic Party power structure is paying any heed to Robinson yet. But since March, this shiny-domed, high-energy first time candidate has been dashing about central Ohio building the network of supporters he expects to carry the day against his better-funded incumbent.
"It's a very winnable race," Robinson told about 40 prospects yesterday during a Granville house party. "And at the end of the day, money doesn't decide elections - people do."
How does Robinson think he can win when, four months out, he's at such a disadvantage in terms of name recognition and money?
In part, Robinson is hoping for a boost from the Democratic tide, which appears to be running strong at the state and national level. "The Obama effort should be very helpful in the 12th District," he said.
But Robinson, a businessman from Columbus, also looks at the numbers when predicting victory.
The 12th District, which includes parts of Licking, Franklin and Delaware counties, "is trending independent, Democrat," he said.
In the March 4 primary, Democratic registration topped Republican in the 12th District, 30 percent to 18 percent. Independents are 52 percent of the district electorate, however, and thus are the deciding factor.
By highlighting his business and environmental background, and labeling his opponent as a loyal foot soldier to the unpopular Bush administration, Robinson thinks he can rally Democrats while attracting independents and cutting into Tiberi's Republican base.
"I even look more Republican than Tiberi," he quipped.
To learn more about David Robinson, check out his web site at www.robinson2008.com
Democratic Party bosses will be watching his 2nd Quarter campaign finance reports to see if Robinson has raised enough money and attracted enough contributors to make the 12th District competitive this year. This could determine whether Robinson gets support from the national party, and in particular the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC).
Supporters are being urged, therefore, to make their contributions to the Robinson campaign before July 1.
Yet, come Nov. 4, Robinson is confident he'll be elected to replace four-term Republican incumbent Patrick Tiberi.
Nobody in the media or the Democratic Party power structure is paying any heed to Robinson yet. But since March, this shiny-domed, high-energy first time candidate has been dashing about central Ohio building the network of supporters he expects to carry the day against his better-funded incumbent.
"It's a very winnable race," Robinson told about 40 prospects yesterday during a Granville house party. "And at the end of the day, money doesn't decide elections - people do."
How does Robinson think he can win when, four months out, he's at such a disadvantage in terms of name recognition and money?
In part, Robinson is hoping for a boost from the Democratic tide, which appears to be running strong at the state and national level. "The Obama effort should be very helpful in the 12th District," he said.
But Robinson, a businessman from Columbus, also looks at the numbers when predicting victory.
The 12th District, which includes parts of Licking, Franklin and Delaware counties, "is trending independent, Democrat," he said.
In the March 4 primary, Democratic registration topped Republican in the 12th District, 30 percent to 18 percent. Independents are 52 percent of the district electorate, however, and thus are the deciding factor.
By highlighting his business and environmental background, and labeling his opponent as a loyal foot soldier to the unpopular Bush administration, Robinson thinks he can rally Democrats while attracting independents and cutting into Tiberi's Republican base.
"I even look more Republican than Tiberi," he quipped.
To learn more about David Robinson, check out his web site at www.robinson2008.com
Democratic Party bosses will be watching his 2nd Quarter campaign finance reports to see if Robinson has raised enough money and attracted enough contributors to make the 12th District competitive this year. This could determine whether Robinson gets support from the national party, and in particular the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC).
Supporters are being urged, therefore, to make their contributions to the Robinson campaign before July 1.
I would love to oust Tiberi and vote in Robinson.
River
Robinson is basing his campaign on people power so I'd urge you to volunteer through his website, Link
There's lots of work to do, and he can use any time you have to give.