Thread: Campbell - Gilchrist Debate Report

No mistake, we OWNED that debate.

The Republicans had about 35 interns and young staffers flown in from Washington D.C. to cheer for Campbell. John and Ken were not amused. As they pointed out, the paid “political hacks� were inside watching the show while the John and Ken audience was stuck waiting in line outside. Most of them were tossed out. There were a few Campbell supporters waiting in line but they ditched their signs and left.

Campbell snuck in though the back. Jim came in through the front, shaking hand with the people in line, and taking pictures. People were coming up to him and just saying ‘Thank You, Jim, Thank you.�

At the beginning, Campbell sounded more relaxed than Jim and had more time to talk. He also mentioned specific legislation. Then, the tone changed with Campbell talking about what he “would do� and Jim talking about what he has “already done.� At one point, Campbell was droning on and Jim put his head done like he was sleeping. Too bad it was radio but we enjoyed it.

A few of the other candidates came by to speak. The Democrat said this immigration problem was created by Republicans and we needed a Democrat. People just burst out laughing at that. I give him credit for showing up for what he knew would not be a supportive crowd

The crowd was people who know the immigration issue and knew a fraud when they saw one, Democrat or Republican.

By chance a French Film Crew was there, doing a story on Jim, the Minuteman Project and the election, so Jim had a camera crew on him the whole time, adding to the air of him being the star of the show. People were coming up to the table, asking for Jim’s autograph, but not John and Ken’s. A FOX news reporter who as been with Jim since April 1, 2005 was there doing a story.

The head of the local NAACP (!) was there to support Jim and arrange for Jim to speak at his group. He left waving a yard sign. (He also told me I was a “good activist because you are pretty and the men will look at you, then read the sign.� LOL!)

The stalker from the Green Party was there, filming; about five Green Party members were there. One of our ex military guys watched him all night and there were no problems. He tried to give a few Gilchrist staffers a had time, but that was quickly stopped.

We had a rally going on the comer as people drove into the hotel parking lot. Campbell had no active supporters there. We gave away tons of sign, stickers, and hats. Actually, people were coming up and asking us for them. The lobby, the exterior of the hotel became a big Gilchrist party. Older people, especially, when they saw Gilchirst staffers, would come up and say “God Bless You.�

Several calls came into the office while we were there, people asking how they could help.

The out of state, professional campaigners remarked over and over that they had never worked with such quality volunteers, hard working working, knowledgeable and resourceful.

Pictures: (more later)

http://www.jimgilchrist.com/gallery/051003debate/

Debate:

http://www.jimgilchrist.com/

Lady,

Tell this guy on the left to give me a call sometime to catch up. You got to watch this guy, he's the dangerous type. I've heard he has been thrown out of a lot of places by security. j/k

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