Great News! Wood County Democratic Party Endorses Jennifer
by Jeff on 03.05.2010
Last night at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Wood County Democratic Party, Jennifer Brunner received the county party's endorsement in the May 4th primary election by the solid margin of 28 votes for Jennifer, 20 votes for her principal primary opponent, and 5 abstentions.
Jennifer and her primary opponent were both present for the endorsement meeting. Her opponent had attempted to influence the Executive Committee members by means of a robocall prior to the meeting, and at the meeting itself his surrogate demanded a roll call vote instead of the customary voice vote followed by a stand-up vote if necessary. This old-school intimidation tactic was unavailing, as the majority of members present responded favorably to Jennifer's message and showed that they had the courage to go against the wishes of the party establishment.
More than 75 people turned out to hear the candidates' presentations at the meeting.
UPDATE: Here is a statement from Wood County Democratic Party Chair Mike Zickar, via Glass City Jungle:
Last night, the Wood County Democratic Party Executive Committee endorsed Jennifer Brunner for United States Senate. Committee members heard presentations from Ms. Brunner, Lee Fisher, and Charlena Wells-Bradley as well as asked them questions relating to health care, promoting small business, and recent Supreme Court decisions. Democratic Party Chair Mike Zickar said, “Wood County Democrats have had a long tradition of giving equal time to all candidates, no matter how well known or obscure. We give everybody an equal chance to win our endorsement.”
The committee voted 28 for Brunner, 20 for Fisher, with 5 abstaining. Zickar said “Democrats are blessed with two great candidates, Lee Fisher and Jennifer Brunner. Our committee voted for Brunner and will be enthusiastically supporting her in the May 4th Democratic Primary.”