Will board members here be handing out Official Endorsements of ANA Governor candidates?

Longacre

The ANA election is fast approaching, and the politicing has already started. I already see incumbents trying to distance themselves from certain persons and groups, I see scandal and scurrilious ethical accusations against a governor, and I also see the typical political glad-handing that occurs a few weeks before any general election (which, of course, the gladhanders will conveniently forget their promises to their contituents seconds after they are elected).

I do not know how many people we have on these boards, but we are a pretty passionate group. Does anyone know if we, as a group, will be endorsing particular candidates in the upcoming election? Should the candidates make a particular effort to reach out to us to give us details of their platforms? Should we try to summarize and debate their platforms here, with the ultimate goal of endorsing one or more candidates? I am taking this election seriously, and an endorsement of a candidate should not be given lightly. We can either do this as a group, or maybe each member would like to announce which candidate(s) they endorse and why. What do you think?

dorancoins

<< <i>The ANA election is fast approaching, and the politicing has already started. I already see incumbents trying to distance themselves from certain persons and groups, I see scandal and scurrilious ethical accusations against a governor, and I also see the typical political glad-handing that occurs a few weeks before any general election (which, of course, the gladhanders will conveniently forget their promises to their contituents seconds after they are elected).

I do not know how many people we have on these boards, but we are a pretty passionate group. Does anyone know if we, as a group, will be endorsing particular candidates in the upcoming election? Should the candidates make a particular effort to reach out to us to give us details of their platforms? Should we try to summarize and debate their platforms here, with the ultimate goal of endorsing one or more candidates? I am taking this election seriously, and an endorsement of a candidate should not be given lightly. We can either do this as a group, or maybe each member would like to announce which candidate(s) they endorse and why. What do you think? >>



Good idea, Longacre, but PCGS will probably stay out of it. Now, for the forum members, if you vote for someone (like me), then that vote is a vote of confidence.

Zoins

I was looking at Michael Doran's Endorsements Page and surprised to see the following:

<< <i>AS PER REQUEST AND FOR PRIVACY REASONS,
INDIVIDUAL NOMINATIONS WILL NOT BE POSTED HERE. >>

Is it dangerous for individuals to publicize who they are endorsing?

ziggy29

I don't really want to see "the board" collectively endorsing candidates. What I would like to see is a summary of where all the candidates -- both incumbents and challengers -- stand on some of the issues facing the ANA which are most on the mind of the membership.

With that information, I'd encourage everyone to vote according to their own vision of the ANA and what it should be.

Zoins

<< <i>What I would like to see is a summary of where all the candidates -- both incumbents and challengers -- stand on some of the issues facing the ANA which are most on the mind of the membership. >>



Is that information available online anywhere? If not, should we start putting it together?

TwoSides2aCoin

Please do not write me in .... The limelight is much too bright.

Longacre

<< <i>Good idea, Longacre, but PCGS will probably stay out of it. Now, for the forum members, if you vote for someone (like me), then that vote is a vote of confidence. >>




I didn't write my thread as clearly as I could have-- I meant to ask whether individual members will be endorsing candidates, and ultimately we can come up with a collective endorsement based on what everyone thinks. Thanks for having me clarify.

dorancoins

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<< <i>Good idea, Longacre, but PCGS will probably stay out of it. Now, for the forum members, if you vote for someone (like me), then that vote is a vote of confidence. >>




I didn't write my thread as clearly as I could have-- I meant to ask whether individual members will be endorsing candidates, and ultimately we can come up with a collective endorsement based on what everyone thinks. Thanks for having me clarify. >>



Longacre - I know that there are quite a few of our forum members who have said that I will be getting their vote.

Zoins

<< <i>I meant to ask whether individual members will be endorsing candidates, and ultimately we can come up with a collective endorsement based on what everyone thinks. >>

I think that would be worthwhile.

Zoins

<< <i>Longacre - I know that there are quite a few of our forum members who have said that I will be getting there vote. >>

I've seen that too. Good luck!

Fletcher

<< <i>Longacre - I know that there are quite a few of our forum members who have said that I will be getting there vote. >>



Only if you learn the difference between there, they're and their

TwoSides2aCoin

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<< <i>Longacre - I know that there are quite a few of our forum members who have said that I will be getting there vote. >>



Only if you learn the difference between there, they're and their >>


Hey there Fletch, if they're bothering you that much maybe it's because their proof reading skills ain't as good as yours.

Fletcher

<< <i>Hey there Fletch, if they're bothering you that much maybe it's because their proof reading skills ain't as good as yours. >>

Steve

In normal circumstances (usual ANA board elections) I would evaluate each candidate and make an informed decision based on what they say. This year I will NOT vote for any incumbent or the President and Vice President who are running unopposed. (See my comments in the Coin World Beth Dishler-ANA thread). In my opinion, the only way to change the way the leadership has conducted the organization during the past two years is to send a POWERFUL message. Voting for anyone who was directly involved in decisions these past two years sends the wrong message. We have 12 candidates to chose 7 Governors from. That is enough of a choice. Steve

dorancoins

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<< <i>Longacre - I know that there are quite a few of our forum members who have said that I will be getting there vote. >>



Only if you learn the difference between there, they're and their >>



Oops!

Got it corrected (typed a bit too fast).

Fletcher

We're just breaking your huevos ... I'll vote for ya. It would be great to have a forum member on the board

Coxe

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<< <i>What I would like to see is a summary of where all the candidates -- both incumbents and challengers -- stand on some of the issues facing the ANA which are most on the mind of the membership. >>



Is that information available online anywhere? If not, should we start putting it together? >>



That sure would be nice. Also, just as we read between the lines in eBay ads, if anyone finds interesting things certain candidates might be communicating by what they are not saying or anything like that, it could be useful. Even a gag order restraint can produce revealing responses from strong-willed people.

dorancoins

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<< <i>What I would like to see is a summary of where all the candidates -- both incumbents and challengers -- stand on some of the issues facing the ANA which are most on the mind of the membership. >>



Is that information available online anywhere? If not, should we start putting it together? >>



That sure would be nice. Also, just as we read between the lines in eBay ads, if anyone finds interesting things certain candidates might be communicating by what they are not saying or anything like that, it could be useful. Even a gag order restraint can produce revealing responses from strong-willed people. >>



Well, if anyone wants to know my position on the issues the ANA is facing, one only needs to do a search on these forums. And if there is something that I have not covered, please feel free to ask.

Also, I am working on a campaign "commercial" which I plan to release before the Central States show next month. And there is the possibility of a second one real soon as well.

RYK

I am officially endorsing Monty Brewster for ANA Governor.

Monty Brewster: What are you gonna vote?
Crowd: [in unison] None of the above!