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WhiteTara

(30,200 posts)
Sun Mar 2, 2014, 07:47 PM Mar 2014

Well, I've jumped in and filed.

I'm running for District 2 of the Quorum Court in Carroll County, Arkansas.
Wish me well...and
if you're in the state, I'd love to have your endorsement...pm me for info on that!
Sure, if you want to donate to my campaign, let me know and I'll give you all the particulars for both paypal and snail mail.

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Well, I've jumped in and filed. (Original Post) WhiteTara Mar 2014 OP
Tara, I'm not in your state, but post on your progress. I wish you great success! Squinch Mar 2014 #1
I've worked on many campaigns, but this WhiteTara Mar 2014 #4
The "add to journal" button is on the bottom right of your posts onestepforward Mar 2014 #14
, blkmusclmachine Mar 2014 #2
Good luck to you. Shrike47 Mar 2014 #3
I don't live in your state.. stillcool Mar 2014 #5
Good for you. Curmudgeoness Mar 2014 #6
Thank you Tara redwitch Mar 2014 #7
Good luck Omaha Steve Mar 2014 #8
Good luck! YoungDemCA Mar 2014 #9
I have a Tibetan White Tara tanka on my wall. pangaia Mar 2014 #10
Yes, I have one on my wall as well! WhiteTara Mar 2014 #18
Good Luck! C0RYH0FFMAN Mar 2014 #11
Good for you. SheilaT Mar 2014 #12
Bless you for your courage. Will send positive vibes for japple Mar 2014 #13
Good luck! Renew Deal Mar 2014 #15
Best of luck to you! NT pablo_marmol Mar 2014 #16
Congratulations!! oldandhappy Mar 2014 #17
Thanks! We'll see if I'm electable. WhiteTara Mar 2014 #19
OK, I own an oil company, and I will pay all your campaign expenses... nikto Mar 2014 #20
Thanks for that generous offer! WhiteTara Mar 2014 #21
kick lillypaddle Mar 2014 #22
Best of luck to you! riqster Mar 2014 #23
Good Lick. Can't vote for you from Washington County. sinkingfeeling Mar 2014 #24
Good luck from bleedinglib Mar 2014 #25
Which crappy puke is your congresscritter? WhiteTara Mar 2014 #26
Wishing You Good Luck From Pulaski County Hestia Mar 2014 #27
Thanks Hestia! WhiteTara Mar 2014 #28
congrats on stepping forward. Wishing you all the best. merrily Mar 2014 #29
Kicking merrily Mar 2014 #30
Donated Omaha Steve Mar 2014 #31
Yeah! You are my first donation! WhiteTara Mar 2014 #34
Did you post in GD yet? Omaha Steve Mar 2014 #35
Not yet. I had to make sure WhiteTara Mar 2014 #36
Post this in GD Omaha Steve Mar 2014 #32
Thanks for the hint! I'll do that WhiteTara Mar 2014 #33

WhiteTara

(30,200 posts)
4. I've worked on many campaigns, but this
Sun Mar 2, 2014, 07:53 PM
Mar 2014

is my first as a candidate...we'll see if I'm electable.

Thanks for the well wishes and I'll be sure and keep a "diary" about it all...wow, isn't that what the journal thing is all about? Maybe I'll try that. Hummm, I don't see the journal button. Is it gone now that I could use it?
Again thanks

onestepforward

(3,691 posts)
14. The "add to journal" button is on the bottom right of your posts
Sun Mar 2, 2014, 10:19 PM
Mar 2014

with a green "+" beside it.

Wishing you the very best!

Curmudgeoness

(18,219 posts)
6. Good for you.
Sun Mar 2, 2014, 08:38 PM
Mar 2014

I'm not in Arkansas either, although I think it is a beautiful state. I wish you lots of luck.

And as to that journal, you will see the "add to my journal" box to check whenever you start an OP. That way, you can keep us all up to date on your progress. And invite us to your election day celebration!

pangaia

(24,324 posts)
10. I have a Tibetan White Tara tanka on my wall.
Sun Mar 2, 2014, 09:19 PM
Mar 2014

That may be a good sign.
Not this one.. but...

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WhiteTara

(30,200 posts)
18. Yes, I have one on my wall as well!
Mon Mar 3, 2014, 11:10 AM
Mar 2014

Mine is a little more animated and has different coloring but basically the same...

 

SheilaT

(23,156 posts)
12. Good for you.
Sun Mar 2, 2014, 09:46 PM
Mar 2014

I ran for the Kansas State House in 2004. Lost, but it was the most amazing thing I've ever done. More people should run for office.

japple

(10,369 posts)
13. Bless you for your courage. Will send positive vibes for
Sun Mar 2, 2014, 10:13 PM
Mar 2014

your success.

White Tara: White Tārā, also known for compassion, long life, healing and serenity
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tara_(Buddhism)

oldandhappy

(6,719 posts)
17. Congratulations!!
Mon Mar 3, 2014, 12:40 AM
Mar 2014

You are brave! And I send you cyber hugs and smiles. This is what it takes -- folk who have hope and vision and are willing to step up. I wish you well -- very well in fact. Please post again as the campaign moves along.

WhiteTara

(30,200 posts)
19. Thanks! We'll see if I'm electable.
Mon Mar 3, 2014, 11:13 AM
Mar 2014

It should be interesting and I'll try to keep up my journal.

 

nikto

(3,284 posts)
20. OK, I own an oil company, and I will pay all your campaign expenses...
Tue Mar 4, 2014, 02:39 AM
Mar 2014
As long as you push a few bills I want, and maybe block a couple others.


Deal?




Just thought I'd give you some practice for what's ahead.



And good luck.

WhiteTara

(30,200 posts)
21. Thanks for that generous offer!
Tue Mar 4, 2014, 08:41 AM
Mar 2014

How could a body refuse such a sweet deal. My campaign will only cost a couple thousand, but your generous offer will be remembered for a long time to come Thanks I need the practice!

WhiteTara

(30,200 posts)
34. Yeah! You are my first donation!
Mon Mar 10, 2014, 08:38 PM
Mar 2014

You win no personal prize, but the fight for democracy goes on!
Thank you for the money and thank you for your emotional support!

WhiteTara

(30,200 posts)
36. Not yet. I had to make sure
Mon Mar 10, 2014, 09:15 PM
Mar 2014

that my error had been corrected. I'm putting it on GD tomorrow after I verify my bank account and all know all is well. I'm excited. I filed my financial papers today. Must find journal button so I can add this memorable moment of exposing my financial secrets.

Omaha Steve

(103,668 posts)
32. Post this in GD
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 06:40 PM
Mar 2014

When I ran I posted there and the DU came through for me.

MAY 20, 2014: Arkansas - Primary Election election day?

OS

WhiteTara

(30,200 posts)
33. Thanks for the hint! I'll do that
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 06:45 PM
Mar 2014

Election day here is November 4th and I do have an opponent. This is a local race and I don't think it will take more than a couple of thousand to reach all my constituents, but it is more than I have!

I have to get all my information straightened out, I sent out an incorrect email account name a couple of days ago, and I'm certainly grateful THAT wasn't on GD! lol

But, I'm going to write a journal, even if it's only a couple of sentences to cover the day.

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