The money race for Kansas City is in full gear . . .
Let's go over the figures quickly . . .
The Star is declaring Council Lady Deb Hermann the winner at this point with $119k on hand. The lady is working hard and there's no doubt that she has a lot of support.
However, TKC HAS EXCLUSIVE, LIVE AND LATE BREAKING ACCESS TO THE REPORTS OF SLY JAMES . . .
(via the MEC website that's open to the public and KICK-ASS TKC TIPSTERS. har)
IT DEFINITELY LOOKS LIKE SLY JAMES IS TAKING THE LEAD IN THE MONEY RACE FOR KANSAS CITY MAYOR!!!
Sly's numbers:
Total Raised for Cycle: $496,472 (all "raised" figures are direct and in-kind)
Total Raised in 4Q 2010 (10/1/10 - 12/31/10): $58,155
Total Raised by 40-day out marker (1/1/11 - 1/8/11): $4,050
Cash on Hand: $142,215
Also, an interesting figure for TKC readers to consider: Since they started, they have received contributions from 1,164 unique donors.
A quote from Mr. James:
"We've been working hard on this campaign. I am extremely proud of our success and honored to have received the support of so many hard-working Kansas Citians," said James. "We've made some significant investments since we started, and with the election right around the corner, we're seeing them pay off. We have an incredibly strong grassroots network of supporters and we're well-positioned for the home stretch."
"People feel like our city has gotten off track, and who could blame them?" added James. "As a lifelong Kansas City resident, Marine Corps veteran, and small business owner, I'm not interested in excuses, I'm interested in getting things done for Kansas City. We need to deliver some immediate results as well as develop plans that make us a safer, stronger, smarter city down the road. As mayor I'll focus on creating jobs, making our neighborhoods safer, improving our schools, and making City Hall more efficient. I'm looking forward to the campaign ahead."
Meanwhile, Mayor Funky is behind with only $1,800 on hand which is barely enough to buy one of the new Macbooks. And Mike Burke, we all know has loaned himself $45k.
So there's the Kansas City Mayoral Cash game for broke-ass TKC Readers.
Then why didn't he give it to Freedom inc.?
ReplyDeleteHOME WITH THE FUNKS
ReplyDeleteGLORIA: "Funk, get in here, your poll results are 72% negative!!"
THE MAYOR: "What?? I am playing Grand Theft Auto and its Level 5 baby! The FEDS are on their way!"
GLORIA: *under her breath* "Thats no shit." *screaching* "Goddamnit Funk get in here, we gotta talk about this poll!!"
THE MAYOR: "Bullshit Gloria, I only have to watch you on the stripper pole on Fridays!! Its Thursday!!"
GLORIA: "That reminds me, did you pick up your Boner Pills?"
THE MAYOR: *walking into the kitchen* "Yes, I picked up the Boner Pills, but I gotta tell ya, they are makin me nauseous."
GLORIA: "You need to drink more on Fridays, it will loosen you up. Are you hungry?"
THE MAYOR: "Why don't we skip dinner tonight?"
GOLRIA: "Like hell, I'm as hungry as an Ethiopian Weight Watcher. Grab that box of Mac and cheese!"
THE MAYOR: *backs slowly away from the food cabinet* "Jeff told me my poll numbers are good, and if I carry the East Side, I will win the whole shooting match, er..., no pun intended."
GLORIA: "You couldn't carry the East side if you promised to re name Kansas City Louis Farrakhan Land and enslave the white race."
THE MAYOR: "Then we gotta work on the North! Have Jeff put out a press release on Deb Herman. Something negative that will make folks think."
GLORIA: "Way ahead of ya, I told him to spread rumors about her eating her young."
THE MAYOR: *studies his shoes* "Ya know Gloria, its shit like that, that makes everyone hate us."
GLORIA: "Funk, you don't get it, its politics man. Total Art of War shit man, thats how this shit rolls now."
THE MAYOR: "What?"
GLORIA: "Nothing. Hey I got that Homeless Dude with the Golden Voice on the phone this morning, he is going to do our YouTube voice overs from Rehab if we juice his ass with some Grey Goose. Its all about the Benjamins baby!"
THE MAYOR: *walking away* "I'm not hungry"
GLORIA: "Thats is fuckin tits dude! More for me!"
Sorry, Sly,
ReplyDeleteWhat did you do with the other $350,000...pissed it away.
Don't want you managing the public purse!!
You're wasting space Chuck. Stop it.
ReplyDeleteIf the Kanders were not behind him Sly would have had The Halls and Jim Nutter by now.
ReplyDelete7:07
ReplyDeletecome on, take off the grumpy shoes.
:)
@7:05 MEC reports confirm Sly has some highly regarded consultants, paid staff, and two years worth of expenses. Looks like he has really invested the time and money to become Mayor. He didn't just jump in the race without a plan to win. Sly seems very strategic. We can use that in a leader.
ReplyDeleteChuck you're obviously a nice guy but please hold the BS to a min. Let's keep the info offered to the normal lies and innuendos.
ReplyDelete7:05 is right on the money...no pun intended...$350,000 for next to zero name recognition which is what the two polls that I have seen personally show...he may win but it will not be because of his consultants.
ReplyDeleteWho is stupid enough to waste money on Freedom. Oops....Sorry Rowland. Your $50K is going towards fines and alcohol.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing more boring than the funkhousers is a Sly James fan writing a funkhouser dialogue. Seriously these people care about Kansas city as much as The Situation cares about school.
ReplyDeleteChuck is fucking hilarious. Almost as funny as our broke Mayor.
ReplyDeleteI'm confused. Sly has a vast range of donors compared to the field of candidates. Sly has hired astute consultants. Sly has commissioned polls. Sly has maintained staff for quite some time. Sly has yard signs going up throughout the city including the Northland. 7:44 is right about Sly's strategic organziation.
ReplyDeleteChuck, you are funny! But seriously, Sly has more loot and donors than the others. Money and friends go a long way.
ReplyDeleteI can show the guys and dolls some new tricks but from what I see the field of candidates is fucked. Either they have money and no name recognition or they have name recognition and everyone hates them and they're broke.
ReplyDeleteIt ain't easy putting it out there but I've got the solution that'll make your mouth water. Look me up. We'll talk it over. I'll get your mind right.
Funk and Sly in the Final
ReplyDeletetrue dat.
ReplyDeleteFunk vs. Wheeler in the final.
ReplyDeleteHey, I am a total Sly guy!
ReplyDeleteShow me a poll from a reputable pollster where Sly has more than 8% support, and I will say his $350,000 has bought some value...otherwise...Sly has been suckered by his consultants...rich Trial Lawyer, ripe for the pluck'n.
ReplyDeleteSorry Sly.
Deb = Not as much money and not nearly as likeable as Sly.
ReplyDeleteSly = More money and with far more likability.
Do the math. The Councilwoman thinks too much of herself. The high school graduate is qualified to be Mayor of Kearney, Missouri not Kansas City.
Wheeler as Chief of Staff. He'd take anything to get back to 29 and he could massage the squids feet. He's always looked for that kind of stuff.
ReplyDeleteFinally we are in agreement.
ReplyDeleteDon't count Rowland out. He has few donors but they give big dollars. Burns & McDonnell is trying to buy the 29th floor. At least Burke gives himself money.
ReplyDeleteWhy isn't the Star covering Burns & McDonnell's contributions to Rowland. Put Rowland in office and only the big boys will benefit just like the Stadium Complex.
ReplyDeleteTony, if Charlie Wheeler is at 10% and in 3rd place, the anonymous creators of the KCMayor.com website must feel pathetic for dropping his name off a list of "contenders".
ReplyDeleteThe Funk is smart. He is hedging his ensuing paycut with campaign funds through his children. And it is as legal as using his office to campaign.
ReplyDeletethis is a tkc exclusive folks....sly james leads the cash race. Buaahahahahaha!
ReplyDeletetomorrow's tkc exclusive will be that there is a friday in each week.
The city will close the streets tomorrow for Tony's MONEY RACE. Oh wait, most of them have been closed due to the snow.
ReplyDeleteTony, anxious to show his own golden voice (sans Mexican accent, you've noticed?), will call his money race on Darla Jaye's 'show'.
T:
ReplyDeleteThe politically astute Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell has often made this observation about money and politics: There are three factors that matter:
1. is the candidate COMPETITIVE in total money raised? (if so, he'll be able to seriously compete)
2. are the donations coming from a LOT OF PEOPLE? (if so, people like/respect the candidate)
3. Are the donors LOCAL? (if so, its possible for the likability to translate to votes)
Clip this sage advice and put it on your refrigerator. This is how you read the tea leaves of money and politics!
Mr. James thinks like a chess player.
ReplyDeleteMy mother used to say, "It takes as long as it takes, & it costs as much as it costs."
Would like to hear specifics from Sly. How are you going to do all these things? Easy to say create jobs but how? Big on talking points and light on details.
ReplyDeleteWhere are the details of Sly's 4E agenda? I've heard him be specific in some forums but I would like to see his plan before I go all in.
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