I know it stings --
it did when I didn't get through the primary in my state legislative race, but you have a lot to show for it. Overcoming name recognition issues in a crowded primary is a tough deal. Democracy only works if good people like you step up. Well done.
--
"Somewhere in Middle America"
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- Well guys -
Dylan,
2026-05-06, 03:20
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- Thanks for walking the walk my man! - River, 2026-05-06, 15:18
- Damn. sorry, man. On the plus side -
Mike (bart),
2026-05-06, 14:23
- And "Hey, dad, remember that time you ran for Congress?" - Mike (Max), 2026-05-06, 16:50
- Don't be surprised if you get recruited for other races -- - omahadomer, 2026-05-06, 13:03
- To echo what others have said, bravo for fighting - BillyGoat, 2026-05-06, 12:12
- Well done and thank you - ndbk32, 2026-05-06, 11:31
- Thank you for stepping up. - Silk, 2026-05-06, 10:07
- You can be proud that you did your bit - IrishGuard, 2026-05-06, 09:47
- To quote John Lewis, thank you for causing “good trouble”
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Jack,
2026-05-06, 09:38
- Thanks for your efforts - Jeremy (WeIsND), 2026-05-06, 09:08
- Thousands of people voted for you - Aaron (Shakespeare), 2026-05-06, 09:07
- congrats - you've made a difference no matter what - Costa Rican, 2026-05-06, 08:57
- I know it stings -- - omahadomer, 2026-05-06, 08:32
- crummy result, but what an amazing experience - Jay, 2026-05-06, 08:20
- Kudos to you for stepping up. - Joe I, 2026-05-06, 07:59
- Hat tip my friend - MTIrish, 2026-05-06, 07:58
- It took guts and I don't think you'll ever regret it. -
Tim,
2026-05-06, 07:46
- Sorry bud - Greg, 2026-05-06, 07:27
- Can't say anything other than Respect. - hobbs, 2026-05-06, 07:13
- Plain & simple...Thank you. -
Chris,
2026-05-06, 07:09
- Thank you for busting your ass - KGB, 2026-05-06, 07:05
- Thank you for fighting the good fight. - Grantland, 2026-05-06, 06:08
- Sorry to hear that, Dylan - irishvol, 2026-05-06, 06:04
- You did a hell of a job. Left everything on the field. - San Pedro, 2026-05-06, 06:00
- I'm sorry it didn't work out, but good job anyway! - oviedoirish, 2026-05-06, 05:13