Friday, July 14, 2006

The Architect: Dan Scott

In my ongoing effort to profile the campaign websites of all local legislative candidates, I turn my attention to the #137 legislative district, where 5 candidates are running for Rep. Mark Wright's open seat.

Dan Scott is considered the favorite to win the G.O.P. nomination . . .http://electdanscott.com/

Scott wastes no time in letting you know he was raised in the district, educated in the district, works in the district, has roots in the district . . . You get the point?

Scott is an architect and businessman that takes credit for helping revitalize downtown. The campaign site is filled with lots of history about his family ties and old photos. Did you know Dan graduated in the top 5% of his Central High School class?

On one page labeled "What Others Are Saying," he lists a bunch of comments that aren't necessarily endorsements. Rep. Wright calls him "a viable candidate" on the site. But Wright has told me the Democrats have a legitimate shot at picking this seat up. Springfield city council member Gary Deaver says, "Typically I have supported Democratic candidates, but not exclusively." Hmmm, what does that mean?

Scott won some recent media attention from an effort he helped organize to raise money for pool passes for kids who can't afford it. It's a noble cause, and there's more information on his site.

Nonetheless, there's no mention of issues here . . . the meat and potato stuff.

But one Republican strategist predicts Scott will emerge from the primary victorious and ultimately face Democrat Richard Napieralski in November.

"It's a Democratic district," says the G.O.P. worker. "But if Dan Scott can win, it will be one of the big stories election night for the G.O.P. in Greene County."

3 comments:

Takes two wings to fly straight said...

Twitty did hold the fundraiser for Scott. He did complain by letter and press release. Don't know if the filed anything formal with the ethics commission. Don't know if it broke the law because of the strange relationship between CU and the City. A mamagerial City employee could not have held such a partisan fundraiser under the City Charter as I understand it.

Rev Chris M Fluharty said...

If Dan Scott wins the GOP primary. Me Mr. Ultimat Right wing Christian Constitutionalist Conservative will see that a democrat wins this seat. I will not allow my state rep to be a RINO or a Johnny come lately. If he really loved this district he would have moved here from the start and not just to run for the seat. Why does the city still list him at his old address? Why does he only speak of roots in the district? Dan Scott would be a poor choice for the 137th. In fact if Dan Scott wins the primary I promise to run as a write in just to give real conservatives a choice. He doesn't talk about issues because he doesn't want you to know he is a weak kneed moderate. Tell me what a well to do architect have in common with us barely geting by, needing a living wage job, 137th folks. Buying kids pool passes will not put food on their tables or health care in their homes. Where do you stand Dan Scott? Stop hiding behind your roots! Tell us what you will do for us.

Rev Chris M Fluharty said...

Hey Dan if you are the best GOP for the Job why is Ron Day the only candidate to be endorsed by Missouri Right to life. Are you not conservative enough for the group? A non endorsement one can only assume you are pro choice then. Hope the 137th is smart enough not to fall for your smoke and mirrors.