Is Congressional Campaign Damaging Arcuri’s Reputation? April 9, 2006
Posted by arcuristay in campaign strategy, General, Help Arcuri.3 comments
I saw a comment over on another blog today that caused me great concern for Michael Arcuri’s reputation:
“Mike Arcuri, who could have been a credible candidate, has lost a lot of that with the idiotic support of the DCCC, who are not us, with the utterly parochial support of his home county, and with the fact he is not willing to resign and run full time for the job.”
I have great respect for the job that Michael Arcuri has done for us as our district attorney. That’s why I’m concerned to see this kind of comment.
What is the congressional campaign doing to Mr. Arcuri’s reputation?
A few months ago, it seemed that Michael Arcuri was riding high. He could do no wrong in the eyes of the voters, and we were all happy to help him get elected to what we thought would be another full term in office.
But now? Now, people are starting either to have pity for Michael Arcuri, or show contempt for him.
I’m really worried that Mr. Arcuri just wasn’t prepared for the congressional election. It seems that Mr. Arcuri has just hit a brick wall lately.
The competition against other Democrats has led to some pretty dirty dealings, and I worry that Arcuri’s reputation as someone with integrity is beginning to get tarnished.
What if Michael Arcuri doesn’t win the Democratic nomination or the general election?
Arcuri will return to the District Attorney’s office as someone who is weakened, publicly humiliated, and made inferior by his opponents. And the reputation of Oneida County Democrats will take a hit.
Let’s see the bigger picture, please. Michael Arcuri makes a great District Attorney, but he just isn’t a good congressional candidate. Let’s bring Arcuri back home before he causes permanent damage to his once sterling status in our community.
