Originally Posted by
mr_matt
Yes I have known Frank for a long time and the question is, will he generate enough interest with his name recognition and reputation alone. If the turnout is low enough (as it has been in prior years) he could pull it off. In any other year, several thousand votes would do it IIRC.
But I have a feeling a lot of people are opening this ballot and reading it like these guys I met did, and of course Frank's name never shows up. If the voting gets to a bigger number than usual (>15,000 votes?) I think Frank has an uphill battle.
I also noticed they are putting "incumbent" on the campaign statements but I don't know if it is on the ballot. That got changed back in 2004, I moved to get it taken off the ballot so people would have to at least read the campaign statement to see who the incumbent was.
Also, I noticed how Rich Hansen's campaign statement is first (alphabetical I assume), above the fold AND the book fold (you never see anyone else) and with the word "President" right above his name..... This positioning is good for a lot of votes right there, good fortune for Rich....
Should be interesting. With that said if the "traditional" modeler candidates have a strong showing is that indication that the active AMA ( the ones who actually take part in the process) aren't to thrilled direction of the organization?
Mike