Posted on 11/09/2013 7:00:59 AM PST by Kip Russell
Dave Wilson chuckles as he talks about his unorthodox political campaign.
"I'd always said it was a long shot," Wilson says. "No, I didn't expect to win."
Still, he figured he'd have fun running, because he was fed up with what he called "all the shenanigans" at the Houston Community College System. As a conservative white Republican running in a district whose voters are overwhelmingly black Democrats, the odds seemed overwhelmingly against him.
Then he came up with an idea, an advertising strategy that his opponent found "disgusting." If a white guy didn't have a chance in a mostly African-American district, Wilson would lead voters to think he's black.
And it apparently worked. In one of the biggest political upsets in Houston politics this election season, Wilson -- an anti-gay activist and former fringe candidate for mayor -- emerged as the surprise winner over 24-year incumbent Bruce Austin. His razor thin margin of victory, only 26 votes, was almost certainly influenced by his racially tinged campaign.
"Every time a politician talks, he's out there deceiving voters," he says.
Wilson, a gleeful political troublemaker, printed direct mail pieces strongly implying that he's black. His fliers were decorated with photographs of smiling African-American faces -- which he readily admits he just lifted off websites -- and captioned with the words "Please vote for our friend and neighbor Dave Wilson."
One of his mailers said he was "Endorsed by Ron Wilson," which longtime Houston voters might easily interpret as a statement of support from a former state representative of the same name who's also African-American. Fine print beneath the headline says "Ron Wilson and Dave Wilson are cousins," a reference to one of Wilson's relatives living in Iowa.
"He's a nice cousin," Wilson says, suppressing a laugh. "We played baseball in high school...
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I was thinking the same thing, and no, you didn’t miss it.
Unfortunately, “when” will occur in the year 2213 when historians finally get curious about how America went off the rails.
Not a white guy in the bunch, wait till he has to listen to this bunch:
Yolanda Navarro Flores
A lawyer, social activist and former state representative, Yolanda Navarro Flores carefully cultivates connections between HCC and District I stakeholders with the belief that a shared vision is the key to both student success and community building. (District I)
Herlinda Garcia
Herlinda Garcia has been a champion of education serving as principal of J. P. Henderson Elementary for three decades. (District III)
Carroll G. Robinson
Carroll G. Robinson is an Associate Professor at the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs at Texas Southern University (TSU) where he has served as Associate Dean of External Affairs. (District IV)
Leila C. Feldman
As an immigrant from Iran, Leila Feldman strongly believes in the vital role education plays in our modern society and is passionate about our moral obligation to provide all students with the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Sandie Mullins
Sandie Mullins’ life focuses on commitment to community. As Houston Community College Board Trustee for District VI, she offers a background that uniquely complements the HCC Board of Trustees. (District VI)
Neeta Sane
Neeta Sane strongly believes that educational attainment is a basic necessity for all members of the community to succeed and reach their fullest potential in life. (District VII)
Eva Loredo
A life-long educator and community volunteer, Eva Loredo brings a no-excuses spirit to the Houston Community College and its Board of Trustees. (District VIII)
Christopher W. Oliver
Christopher W. Oliver has a passion and dedication for enhancing communities across the city, and he understands that education is the single biggest factor in changing people’s lives. (District IX)
“Please vote for our friend and neighbor Dave Wilson.”
Truly this is brilliant. My brother would have loved this.
Spot-on. They don’t get outraged over sending the stupidest of the stupid to Congress to destroy our lives and livelihoods. No, instead they get outraged when they’ve been conned on something as simple as a person’s melatonin content, something a non-stupid and non-lazy person could figure out in a heartbeat.
0 used a black dialect and vernacular when campaigning to the blacks and was “clean and articulate” when pandering to the mostly white crowds.
Obie paints his face to appear blacker. You can see where it trails off on his cheek bones.
That is hilarious-what an illustration of the ignorance so many of us have been pointing out for years-just a special kind of stupid. I sent it to my friends so they could have a much needed laugh too...
You said it!!! If the Houston liberal voters were sentient of an iota of Wilson's politics they would not have elected him. He was elected simply because the Houston voters cast their ballots on a totally racist basis.
Our country has got to start using EEG to prevent such flatline voting.
2213 ?! I really don’t think America or the rest of the nations will be around then. I’m betting end of the world / Apocalypse in the next 20 years. If you’ve read the good book you can see all the pieces of the puzzle coming together.
...WHAT office this guy won?
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A seat on the Houston Community College Board. Had to watch the video at the link to find out.
That group sounds like the biggest piece of BS since I don’t know when.
I LOVE THIS GUY....!
Don’t forget about the Muzzie riot he encouraged Raila Odinga to start when Odinga lost the Kenyan race for president back in 2007/2008.
The video shows a truly kind, intelligent older man who looks forward to curbing corrupt spending.
“Feel-good” video of the week!
They mentioned the HCC shenanigans. The job in question is Trustee of the Houston Community College probably a yawner of an election in the best of times. The long time incumbent who is really black is demanding a recount.
Sounds like he watched Eddie Murphy’s “The Distinguished Gentleman!”
Tammy Baldwin did the same thing in Wisconsin She ran pro family adds showing her with a white male and kid in a family setting.
She didn't mention the face that she is a racial lesbian pushing that life style.
But A white male does it in a small time race its big news what a joke.
Lying by implication & omission is still lying. Maybe the worst kind of lies :shrug:
I just hate to see behavior like this become acceptable. We got into this mess exactly this way, imho.
It IS hilarious. But so sad that people vote based only on race/ethnicity/gender.
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