Over the past week, I’ve been doing a lot of wallowing. My goal was to be productive by yesterday, but I didn’t make it. I’ve been extremely fatigued lately, as a result of both my physical and mental status. When people say they are giving 110%, I now know where that extra 10% comes from: the future. And while I’m still paying off my sleep loan to the Bank Of Energy, here’s my attempt at mental closure.
Not only am I updating my table of top-ballot campaigns I’ve volunteered/consulted/worked for, but I’m making it public. I can only hope that future potential employers don’t stumble across this.
| Cadidate | Office | G/P | District | Year | W/L | Position |
| Leslie Byrne | US Congress | G | VA-11 | 1994 | L | Volunteer |
| Mark Warner | Senate | G | VA | 1996 | L | Vol |
| Don Beyer | Governor | G | VA | 1997 | L | Vol/Precinct Captain |
| Scott Harshbarger | Governor | G | MA | 1998 | L | Vol/Intern |
| Al Gore | President | P | NH | 2000 | W | Vol/”Wintern”/DB for Manch field |
| Al Gore | President | P | MA | 2000 | W | Vol |
| Al Gore | President | G | USA | 2000 | L | Polling/targeting Analyst |
| Warren Tolman | Governor | P | MA | 2002 | L | Field/Dbase/Voter File |
| Ego Ezedi | City Council | G | Boston (4) | 2003 | L | Dbase Consultant |
| Howard Dean | President | P | NH | 2004 | L | Voterfile Administrator |
| Howard Dean | President | P | ME | 2004 | L | Database Manager |
| Howard Dean | President | P | WI | 2004 | L | Database Manager |
| John Kerry | President | G | USA | 2004 | L | Polling/Targeting Analyst |
Thus, I’m now a stellar 0 and 9 for candidates reaching the office they sought.
But you’re in such good company!
WOMAN
You’ve been a… um, uh, what did you call it?
TOBY
Professional political operative.
WOMAN
You’ve been one your whole life.
TOBY
Well, there was a while back there when I was in elementary school.
The woman laughs.
WOMAN
You any good?
TOBY
[long pause] Yes, I’m very good.
WOMAN
What’s your record?
TOBY
My record?
WOMAN
How many elections have you won?
TOBY
Altogether?
The woman nods.
TOBY
Including city council, two Congressional elections, a senate race, a Gubernatorial
campaign, and a national campaign?
There�s a long pause.
TOBY
…None.
WOMAN
None of them?
TOBY
You gotta be impressed with my consistency.
It’s true, I never really have liked change. Although, in this case I think I’ll make an exception.
Somehow I free associated your WW quote with this one:
TOBY: Mrs. Landingham, does the president have free time this morning?
MRS. LANDINGHAM: The president has nothing but free time, Toby. Right now he’s in the residence eating Cheerios and enjoying Regis and Kathie Lee. Should I get him for you?
TOBY: Sarcasm’s a disturbing thing coming from a woman of your age, Mrs. Landingham.
MRS. LANDINGHAM: What age would that be, Toby?
TOBY: Late twenties?
MRS. LANDINGHAM: Atta boy.
TOBY: Can I have a cookie?
MRS. LANDINGHAM: No.
Aaron-
Ooh. That’s tough. I never knew.
But at least you’re keep fighting the good fight.
Came by to say hello.
K Smith and I went shopping the other day. Stopped by Macy’s in Boston and looked at ties. Thought of you.
Keep your chin up.
Yoni
Yoni,
Thanks for the kind words. I am trying to keep my chin up. I think I’ve recovered mostly, and am trying to move on with my life by applying to grad school. Not sure if I’ll go yet, but at least this gives me something to focus on.
Say hi to Pull Team for me!
(And Melissa, I thought I saw a comment from you here before–my blacklist feature must have eaten it. Sorry!)