Now this is the way to start the New Year!

Since returning to work I have been slightly busy trying to catch up, but I just got a phone call that I felt was too important not to get the word out right away...

MICHAEL MORRILL HAS TOLD VARIOUS SOURCES, INCLUDING MULTIPLE ELECTED OFFICIALS, THAT HE WILL NOT RUN THIS PRIMARY AGAINST REP. CALTAGIRONE!!!!!!!

Now folks, you are going to love Mike's reasoning... "The Democratic Leaders who wanted him to run last year have come and told him not to run."

Now Mike, what leaders would that be? Mike, please name them and I will happily call them and ask if they told you not to run. If you name them and I confirm that what you say is true, I will happily post that you were being honest and publicly apologize to you.

Now here is what I think may really be happening (THAT MEANS IT IS MY OPINION, NOT FACT):

1. Supposedly our fellow Union did a poll for Mike in his bid against Rep. Caltagirone. The numbers probably came back showing the Rep. having a solid hold in his district with extremely strong positive numbers. I was told that one poll showed Rep Caltagirone with positives in the high 80 percentiles. That is impressive!

2. The Attorney General investigation into Mike's campaign finances is going forward and there is some concern about what may come from the investigation. I do understand that the Attorney General is taking all cases like this one very seriously.

Ohh Nefarious Blogger, before you comment about your "witch hunt", "investigation" - ummm, whatever you call your "research"; let me be clear on this point.) The cases are taken seriously, unless the cases are without merit because they are based on improper interpretation of the law, which the Nefarious Blogger seems to have such a penchant for these days.

3. Those of us who know Mike for his causes through the years are not exactly always enamored by the games he has played to push himself to the forefront. It is a well-known fact that other then some people in SEIU, Mike had NO support from any other Unions in his possible run. Matter of fact, at a large gathering of Union leaders and key players during the holidays, 99% of them said they were behind Rep Caltagirone and his strong record of support of the Unions over the years. Matter of fact, Bill George recently told a group of Union people when asked, that he is completely, without any reservations, behind Rep Caltagirone. My understanding is that this is pretty much across the board. I think that speaks volumes!

It does not matter, whatever the reason, Mike will portray it in whatever way helps Mike to sleep at night.

One final note to Mr. Dan Sauder...Mr. Sauder, there are a lot of other people who need your help this year. Please shake off the mud and move on. You are needed to team up with others to help BUILD the Party, NOT DESTROY IT! Let us get Democrats elected and re-elected this year. Based on comments I have seen from many within the Party, I see hands being offered in friendship and teamwork: reach out and grab them!

Respectfully, I am...
S.Dogood