Mike Korom Endorses Tommy Hunter in District 3 Race
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I received this endorsement from Mike Korom on August 16, 2012. I appreciate the confidence Mike has placed in me. Mike, it is certainly my hope and prayer that I am able to live up to the expectations that you, the people of Gwinnett County, and myself have placed upon me.
Mike Korom's endorsement:
Dear Tommy:
I am glad to endorse you in the run-off election for Gwinnett's District 3 Commissioner. While you and I have occasionally differed on issues, I know we share common core beliefs with respect to how this great county should be led. We agree that the District 3 incumbent has failed to be a genuine advocate for the citizens he represents. He has overseen the expansion of county government power. He has endorsed reckless, wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars on boondoggle projects. And he lectures instead of listens. These are not the traits of a conservative leader.
Tommy, you have proven yourself to be a true man of the people. You know Gwinnett County. This county is in your blood. I appreciate your passion for its future. I believe you are the best choice for District 3 Commissioner. You certainly have my vote.
Yours sincerely,
Mike Korom
Patrick T. Malone
11:22 am on Sunday, August 19, 2012
Wow that's like saying someone who's hitting .150 thinks someone hitting .225 is a better hitter than Chipper Jones.
Mike Korom
11:33 pm on Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Hmmm.
Floyd Akridge
11:45 pm on Tuesday, August 21, 2012
mike...I was hoping you'd have just a touch of class and fade into the sunset but apparently not. Let me put it to you bluntly then.
Your endorsement of Hunter didn't have a dang thing to do with him winning. Do you know how hard I was laughing that you endorsed him but didn't have the foresight to remove your mudslinging at hunter, including the link to the PDF of the reprimand, from your site. If anything your endorsement HELPED mike.
Mike Korom
12:07 am on Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Floyd- Obviously Tommy Hunter felt it was important because he posted it. Ask him. He's our new commissioner. Congratulations Tommy!
Floyd Akridge
12:38 am on Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Actually they missed a great opportunity. They should have refused your endorsement because of the aforementioned items. It was a great opp. to give their campaign a last minute boost in an unexpected manner.
Had the endorsement been a serious one you also would have made it before early voting was effectively over.
Don't get a big head over him winning. Basically this is like you shooting a bb gun at stone mountain and taking credit for the carving.
Don't get me wrong...I am disappointed that Commissioner Beaudreau did not win re-election but if it wasn't going to be him...I wanted it to be Tommy.
R++ - One of the famous "Dacula Crew"
12:39 am on Wednesday, August 22, 2012
@Floyd
Just pull up a seat at the "hater bar" with me...
The lemonade is great, or if you need something harder - it may be available as well. As to a view of other's "touch of class" at this point, it may just be time to relax and regroup.
@Mike K
You were there, you went in and survived it, best of luck to you in the future sir where ever it leads.
(There are still plenty of things that need a "fixin", so grab a tool cart if so inclined)
R++ - One of the famous "Dacula Crew"
12:04 pm on Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Why ... It's a "Floyd for all'
"Don't get me wrong...I am disappointed that Commissioner Beaudreau did not win re-election but if it wasn't going to be him...I wanted it to be Tommy."
UH Huh ...
Thanks again Mike K, it appears you moved MOUNTAINS even after your exit ...
Thats an example of real grace.
M.K. Osborne
11:58 am on Sunday, August 19, 2012
That's because its time for Chipper to go .
Gary Custar
9:22 pm on Sunday, August 19, 2012
Even if every one of Korom's 9% voted for Hunter, Beaudreau still wins in a landslide. If Hunter wins this race the losers will be the people of Gwinnett County.
J. Morley
9:52 pm on Sunday, August 19, 2012
There is one thing we all know is Mr. Korom's voters know the truth about Bootdro! If Hunter wins this race the great folks of gwinnett county will be winners my friend. Tommy Hunter for commissioner!
Floyd Akridge
10:03 pm on Sunday, August 19, 2012
Hi Gary...long time no see. Hope you are doing well.
Floyd Akridge
10:31 pm on Sunday, August 19, 2012
I can't tell you how glad I am that Korom endorsed your guy. I think that's great...a guy with three ethics mishaps during this campaign and someone who said Tommy Hunter was "...more interested in his own personal well being than that of the constituents?"
J...you are VERY desperate for anything to boost your chances. If endorsements meant a darn thing Mike Beaudreau wouldn't be commissioner. Remember back in 2004, John Linder endorsed Mike's opponent in the runoff. Did it make a difference? Not even a smidge. Mike won 58-41
R++ - One of the famous "Dacula Crew"
11:53 pm on Sunday, August 19, 2012
Yeah but like Mike B stated himself 2008 was a REALLY long, long, long time ago now...
( Smiles)
M.K. Osborne
9:33 pm on Sunday, August 19, 2012
We have been well trained to continue our loser role .
J. Morley
12:36 am on Wednesday, August 22, 2012
@Floyd I would love to read your data......... Let me know when it's ready...... Congradulations to Tommy!
J. Morley
12:41 am on Wednesday, August 22, 2012
@ Mike thanks for endorsement. Whether Tommy won or lost you showed class and left it all out there for the good of county and it's people. Thats what this election was about restoring trust back to the people! Again true sign of class and Floyd I think we know who was desperate in this race. Take the goggles off!
Mike Korom
8:55 am on Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Thanks J. District 3 now has true conservative leadership.
Floyd Akridge
5:45 am on Thursday, August 23, 2012
Wow J...are you the same person who continually ripped Korom during the Primary? What a hoot. The guy that showed class left his mudslinging and letter of reprimand on hi site while endorsing Hunter? Please.
This wasn't anything more than a desperate attempt to attach himself to a win in some shape or fashion.
Btw...have to wear goggles at my job 10 hours a day. Can't take em off...sorry
M.K. Osborne
6:59 pm on Wednesday, August 22, 2012
The people ... not just SOME people ! It is all about the people as a whole and not so much about " the Elite wanna bees " Hopefully we can get back to serving the public and listen to the citizens without trying to sell a dirty diaper while defending that its really cotton candy . I hope to see Mr Korom again as a candidate and i appreciate him and thank him for being instrumental in the fight against the Airport sham , and getting his feet wet in Gwinnett politics ! Also.... every time Floyd hates on you ............ teacher says the Devil sharpens his pitchfork !
R++ - One of the famous "Dacula Crew"
1:27 am on Thursday, August 23, 2012
"getting his feet wet in Gwinnett politics"
Especially around all those diapers, NOW there's a mental picture...
M.K. Osborne
7:38 pm on Thursday, August 23, 2012
All puns intended !