Shawn Lindsay fails the first basic campaign test
Carla Axtman
Kari broke the story here at Blue Oregon earlier today regarding the withdrawal of David Edwards from his Oregon House race due to his wife's poor health.
Edwards is barely out the door before Republican rival Shawn Lindsay's jubilant Tweet:
It's "amazing" that David Edwards had to drop out because his wife is too ill for him to continue?
Jeez dude, how about showing a little grace and dignity for Edwards situation? One of the first rules in politics: when your opponent is in a hurtful family situation, show some empathy or at least some sympathy for the situation. It generates good will and has the happy coincidence of making you NOT LOOK LIKE A JACKASS.
Lindsay even goes on to use Edwards' departure as a fundraising opportunity.
Yeesh.
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6:19 p.m.
Jul 6, '10
I agree Carla. I was appalled by his comments. Hillsboro and the state of Oregon owes David and Michelle Edwards a great debt of gratitude for the the years of sacrifice this wonderful family made so David could serve. I am proud of David and his many accomplishments. Saying Edwards "abandoned his campaign" is a gross distortion of the sad fact that after years of public service David must now turn his attention to caring for his kids and ailing wife. Shame on Shawn Lindsay and his campaign!
8:44 p.m.
Jul 6, '10
I was dismayed but not surprised by Lindsay's Tweet, web post and fundraising appeal. No class. I look forward to working to make sure this jerk never gets nearer to a seat in the Legislature than the restroom behind the gift shop...
9:58 p.m.
Jul 6, '10
As the saying goes, Shawn Lindsay has a lot of class, all of it third.
9:48 a.m.
Jul 7, '10
still no expression of sympathy from Lindsay on Twitter. just campaign exhortations. the least he could do is thank David's wife for being so ill.
9:48 a.m.
Jul 7, '10
What a jackass!
4:51 p.m.
Jul 7, '10
He must be that Compassionate Conservative we have been reading about in the new Texas school books.
8:57 p.m.
Jul 10, '10
No class at all. Regardless one's opinions regarding david Edwards and his political life, you stay away from these type comments. Run against someone on their merits and your different approaches. Leave family out of the mix.