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Have any of you ever been close to a well-known candidate on election day?
Posted on 11/6/18 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 11/6/18 at 1:37 pm
By "well-known" I just mean someone that is running for an office higher than Pointe Coupee Police Jury such as mayor, state rep, US rep, senate, etc.
How were they behind the scenes on election day? Nervous? Drunk?
I've always wondered how the candidate spends his or her day, seeing as all they can do now is hope and pray, especially in a tight race.
How were they behind the scenes on election day? Nervous? Drunk?
I've always wondered how the candidate spends his or her day, seeing as all they can do now is hope and pray, especially in a tight race.
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Posted on 11/6/18 at 1:40 pm to TigersSEC2010
They are usually working their arse off until the polls close. Then sit back and watch the results come in
Posted on 11/6/18 at 1:40 pm to TigersSEC2010
St Bernard Sheriff count?
Posted on 11/6/18 at 1:44 pm to TigersSEC2010
My guess is it would depend on the person.
I know a guy who was elected Mayor twice, he spent election day with his family and friends calm and collected, just like it was just another day. Very humble and kind, one of the best men I've ever known. Always wished he had pursued higher offices, but he just wanted to make a difference and felt the mayor position was the best place for him to have a positive impact.
I know a guy who was elected Mayor twice, he spent election day with his family and friends calm and collected, just like it was just another day. Very humble and kind, one of the best men I've ever known. Always wished he had pursued higher offices, but he just wanted to make a difference and felt the mayor position was the best place for him to have a positive impact.
Posted on 11/6/18 at 1:47 pm to TigersSEC2010
High school friends with the current sheriff
Posted on 11/6/18 at 1:48 pm to TigersSEC2010
Just a City Councilwoman who stole some $$ from the taxpayers....got caught......then lied about it afterwards. She lasted one term 
Posted on 11/6/18 at 1:52 pm to TigersSEC2010
Yes, currently, big race in Louisiana. cool as a cucumber.
Posted on 11/6/18 at 1:52 pm to TigersSEC2010
Ran a campaign for a pretty powerful (relatively speaking) parish-wide office.
He spent the day making a couple calls and we had a "results party". We were confident in the win so there wasn't much to be anxious over. Once early voting results posted we knew we won so we went down and shook hands, spoke to the crowd, cleaned everything up, and went out to eat.
The next day was probably more nerve-wracking. Had to do interviews and shite and coordinate picking up signs and what not.
He spent the day making a couple calls and we had a "results party". We were confident in the win so there wasn't much to be anxious over. Once early voting results posted we knew we won so we went down and shook hands, spoke to the crowd, cleaned everything up, and went out to eat.
The next day was probably more nerve-wracking. Had to do interviews and shite and coordinate picking up signs and what not.
Posted on 11/6/18 at 1:52 pm to TigersSEC2010
I hung out with an ole baw that was running for Coroner.
He was scared to death
He was scared to death
Posted on 11/6/18 at 1:53 pm to TigersSEC2010
Was getting hammered with Eddie's group in I think 84.
My dad knew someone who knew someone.
Eddie wasn't a drinker and was sober as a church mouse
My dad knew someone who knew someone.
Eddie wasn't a drinker and was sober as a church mouse
Posted on 11/6/18 at 1:56 pm to TigersSEC2010
My cousin was Lt Gov of a state.
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How were they behind the scenes on election day?
quote:or sleeping. He can sleep in any event
Drunk?
Posted on 11/6/18 at 1:57 pm to FishinTygah84
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Yes, currently, big race in Louisiana. cool as a cucumber.
I just feel like I'd be so nervous wondering if all the campaigning was for nothing.
Posted on 11/6/18 at 1:58 pm to TigersSEC2010
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How were they behind the scenes on election day? Nervous? Drunk?
Definitely NOT drunk. There is still some coordinating and work being done in the background on election day. From those I've been around, I would say confidence is what I saw.
Posted on 11/6/18 at 1:59 pm to Uncle Don
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ung out with an ole baw that was running for Coroner.
its so wild we vote on such a thing
Posted on 11/6/18 at 2:01 pm to TigersSEC2010
A good friend of mine in middle/high school had a parent who was a representative & ultimately US senator. I was with my friend at the election party on election night for one of the races. We were like 14, but I remember everything being chaotic and energetic. They spent the day talking to people nonstop. No rest.
It was weird to be at her house on normal days. A politician is never “off.” The interactions always felt staged, not relaxed.
It was weird to be at her house on normal days. A politician is never “off.” The interactions always felt staged, not relaxed.
Posted on 11/6/18 at 2:03 pm to TigersSEC2010
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someone that is running for an office higher than Pointe Coupee Police Jury
Look. Some serious shite can go down at a Pointe Coupee Police Jury meeting. That's a serious job... or was.
Posted on 11/6/18 at 2:07 pm to TigersSEC2010
I'm sure he probably is but isn't letting it show. I'd be a nervous wreck as well
Posted on 11/6/18 at 2:11 pm to TigersSEC2010
Yes. Worked many governor, lt gov, senate, congressional races and been around or with the candidate.
They’re way too busy to be drinking or nervous. Both of those things don’t occur until after polls close. And by that time their usually mingling at their victory parties.
They’re way too busy to be drinking or nervous. Both of those things don’t occur until after polls close. And by that time their usually mingling at their victory parties.
Posted on 11/6/18 at 2:11 pm to TigersSEC2010
Good friend of mine ran for State Senate in 2007. The election was the night of the Demetrius Byrd Auburn Catch. We were at his grandfathers house for the election night party and I know he was nervous as shite.
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