We're nearly finished with warm, fuzzy, and mostly fake sentiments blathered during the holiday season but a recent political note offers a glimpse at sweet talk shared among local progressives as the race for Kansas City mayor grows closer.
To wit . . .
IN A RECENT E-MAIL BLAST JASON KANDER OFFERS GLOWING SUPPORT AND AN IMPORTANT ENDORSEMENT FOR COUNCIL LADY JOLIE JUSTUS!!!
Never mind that the high praise doesn't actually list any legislation she authored or worked to pass and FAILS to mention the biggest talking point from Team Jolie - The fact that she could be the first openly LGBT mayor in KCMO history.
Still, the picture the Mr. Kander crafts is even more impressive than the sketches we've seen of the new KCI airport that's also based mostly on hope and promises . . .
Here's the word . . .
Jason Kander: Why I’m with Jolie
Hi friend,
It’s Jason Kander. I wanted to tell you why I’m supporting my friend Jolie Justus for mayor of Kansas City.
Jolie and I served together in the Missouri legislature where we fought to make sure that Kansas City received its fair share of state resources. When I was Missouri Secretary of State, Jolie was leading the fight as Minority Leader in the Missouri Senate. She helped me protect every Missourian’s right to vote and cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship in our state.
Jolie is a problem solver. She brings people together, rolls up her sleeves, and gets things done.
She’s brought that collaborative approach to the City Council, where she’s helping domestic violence survivors get a new lease on life, establishing safe routes to schools for our kids, and leading the charge for Kansas City's new airport.
That’s the kind of mayor she’ll be for Kansas City. But to win this race, Jolie is going to need the resources to get her message to every corner of Kansas City.
Can you join me and contribute $5, $10, $25, or more to her campaign today?
I am 100 percent certain that she’s the best person to lead our city into the future and make sure we continue our progress.
Jason Kander
P.S. You can also sign up to volunteer for the campaign, host a house party, and more . . .
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And so . . .
There will be nearly a dozen KCMO mayoral contenders by the time the contest really gets started. However, none of the candidates have the support of a nationwide celebrity politico. Despite her detractors and their valid criticisms of the council lady's record, support from Jason Kander remains a clear advantage to her campaign.
You decide . . .
There aren't many endorsements that matter but this is probably one of the few. But I think what Jolie wants is the resources that Kander has at his disposal. If he can keep on promoting her via his sponsored social media following and his donor list that could actually be a game changer. But just sending her a recommendation letter will only get her so far.
ReplyDeleteHe's not giving her much. Probably just clearing his conscience because he ruined her political career on a whim. I guess staying friendly is important for him but the favor will soon have to be returned. That's how it works.
DeletePuking in my mouth.
ReplyDeleteJolie is a terrible candidate.
LOL here we go.
ReplyDeleteSo her accomplishments are.. Kissing Slys ass, getting a Cadillac suv, and pushing KCMO to the top 5 most fucked up crime city in America spot.
ReplyDeleteDid I miss anything?
Jolie runs, Jolie wins!
ReplyDelete^^^^ Not likely. probably won't even make the primary.
ReplyDeleteAnother tax and spend idiot liberal.
ReplyDeleteSure, why not?
Maybe these politicians would be happy, if we just cashed out the fuckin General Fund and burned it in front of a new MLK sign at 18th and Paseo.
^^^^ Sadly, this comment is right on the money in every sense of the word.
ReplyDeleteJolie will surely bankrupt KC. Very sad.
Where does she go if she loses? Honestly, I would like to see her run against Frank White at the county. She might actually get to create some real reform for once in her career.
ReplyDeleteMany
ReplyDeleteLame
Kandidates
She’ll pull out when things get tough and claim ptsd!
ReplyDelete3:44: What general fund?
ReplyDeleteDiana Kander is the most beautiful woman ever
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely anybody but Jolie Justus!!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't she the one who promised us PIAC funds (for flood control in Brookside)if the "Go Bonds" passed, then pulled them when the bonds did pass? And do we need another airport from the bait and switch election?
ReplyDeleteTHE VOICE INSIDE THE HEAD OF A SUICIDAL MAN
ReplyDelete"I am 100 percent certain that she’s the best person to lead our city into the future and make sure we continue our progress." Jason Kander
Don't let Jason Kander kill KCMO!
NO JUSTUS IN KC
Jolie eats a lot
ReplyDeleteof pussy
DeleteYou will eat anything you can fit in your mouth. You weigh 400 pounds. Stop projecting your oral compulsions on strangers. And stop eating. Seriously.
DeleteJason Kander don't eat enough pussy to have any credibility other than what Kaufman Foundation tells him what to say and do.
ReplyDeleteJolie eats, Jolie loses!
ReplyDeleteWhile I wish him well, Jason needs to focus on his recovery rather than stump for other candidates. Politics is a stressful, dirty business and if he isn’t careful he could relapse.
ReplyDelete^^^ that’s funny right there!
ReplyDeleteKander doesn't even live in Kansas City. Why should he have any say about the mayor?
ReplyDeleteWhat you going to do about crime?
ReplyDeleteCandidate Justus - Blank stare, fidgeting.
If Justus is pushing the way on the new KCI....we're in trouble.
ReplyDeleteThe guy is wacko with PTSD. Endorsing Jolie Justus is a side effect from his meds.
ReplyDeletePander must have started to have the symptoms of a carpet muncher.
ReplyDeleteObviously the PTSD talking.
ReplyDeleteJolie not on the board in Vegas. Odds too high for action.
ReplyDeleteVegas favors Lucas, odds increased PPTSD endorsement.
And don't forget her support of the OPUS project in Westport that was opposed by five neighborhood associations. Suck up to millennials.
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