OKC Mayor Race 2014

[yukong]

Shadid is arguing that the reason Mick won is because he didn't debate Shadid. That if Mick had agreed to the debate, then Ed would have won. What a tool.

[hoya]

No... well maybe done damage as to his own reputation. I think he'll probably draw several challengers and be run out of Ward 2. His coalition was basically the same coalition which stood by the Taco Bell guy, Not This MAPS, etc. There's this core of hippy-disaffected folks, folks who want change (because change) and Tea Party members. The rest of OKC and its espirit de corps remains strongly in tact. Shadid wanted a referendum on MAPS and on the direction of this city and he damn sure got one.

This is what amazes me about the whole thing. It's hard for me to believe even now. The level of support that the people of this city have shown is staggering.

I grew up here. I remember when it seemed that Oklahoma Citians' favorite pastime was making fun of Oklahoma City. It was like people felt the need to apologize for being from here. And now, in this reddest of red states, the people have voted repeatedly, for twenty years, to tax themselves in order to reinvest in the city. You described it as an espirit de corps and I think that is accurate. The people have faith in the direction the city is going. I don't think I give them enough credit for that.

[LuccaBrasi]

I thought Ed's interview just now on Chan 9 was a bit embarrassing. I think the desk's lead in to the reporter about his dark past caught Ed off guard.

He's a guy full of attack and venom constantly looking for a place to strike and lash out. There's no doubt he is going to go all out to derail the convention center and cc hotel, and whatever else he can to bring havoc on the Mayor.

[Midtowner]

We just need to stay organized because the attacks are going to keep coming. His strategy now is to beat us down with initiative petitions and low voter turnout. OKC just needs to keep pushing forward and not be stopped by this small minority of people who would see our progress undone.

[boscorama]

A good mayor, yes. Governor? Heck, no!

I really think Mick would make a great governor after this term

[king183]

Not gloating, but....

Cornett barely beat Hunt. You guys are in denial if you think he wins in a landslide. Cornett is a puppet. At least Shadid stands up for the people and what is right and makes sense. He is also not afraid to do so. MAPS 3 is for special interest not the people. Unlike its predecessors.

I'm a betting man and I'm willing to bet Cornett gets at least 58% of the vote against Shadid in March.

[Midtowner]

A good mayor, yes. Governor? Heck, no!

Dorman all the way.

[Paseofreak]

A good mayor, yes. Governor? Heck, no!

Why not? He's moderate and entirely electable. Nothing like the puppet he'd replace.

[Plutonic Panda]

A good mayor, yes. Governor? Heck, no!

why

[Midtowner]

why

In my opinion, the city Chamber has my best interests at heart.

The State Chamber, whom any Republican has to be beholden to is adverse to the rights of Oklahomans.

[PennyQuilts]

Penny you seem to be easily offended by some internet posters, but not offended by the opponent who ran an all out negative campaign.

Here is why I stand by Mick. Four years ago my wife and I stood in the war room of the MAPS 3 watch party and as the the election was finally called, watched our mayor choke up with hapiness over the results. That is not something you see from a Chamber autobot that some want you to think he is. That man cares deeply about the success of OKC. I will never waver on that opinion.

I voted for the man and think he is good for the city. He's not the problem unless people with an attitude follow in his wake. I'm not seeing a lot of class, displayed - but a LOT of excuses/reasons for being really crappy.

[ljbab728]

Cornett sweeps to re-election | News OK

I found it very interesting and forward thinking that Mick held his watch party at a restaurant in the Capitol Hill area in south OKC.

[betts]

I went to the watch party. In his quiet way, Mick was again very emotional about this win. He said he was nervous all day, and I really believe that, after watching Shadid in action the past several years, he was more worried about a Shadid win than his own loss. He didn't say that - just a feeling I got. But he was very excited to win and promised we would keep moving forward, keep getting thoe "best of" awards.

[betts]

Cornett sweeps to re-election | News OK

I found it very interesting and forward thinking that Mick held his watch party at a restaurant in the Capitol Hill area in south OKC.

I agree. I kind of assumed it would be at the Skirvin. It was a very nice party and I think the owners were quite pleased to be hosting it.

[soonerguru]

Just wonder what his constituents think.

I bet he would be re-elected if he chooses to run again.

I'll take that bet. He has burned bridges in the gay community with his hate mailer. I talked to many prominent gay politicos tonight and they made it clear that that will leave a mark on him. A good solid moderately progressive Democrat could easily beat him in Ward 2 now. His losing a big chunk of gay support plus the fact Ward 2 is Pro-MAPS makes him an easy target to pick off with the right challenger.

[soonerguru]

Funfact: Steve Hunt (Taco Bell guy) got 42% of the vote to Shadid's (as of right now) 34%.

That, friends, is what you call a mandate.

I know, this is awesome. He is so delusional he will try to spin his performance as a victory (and Penny, I say this as someone who knows him personally and knows the delusional way he views the world). His most devoted followers will blame the snow, whether the streets were plowed, and "insider money". It is very nauseating.

But it is worth saying out loud that he spent all this time, effort, and money, and he wasn't able to eclipse the electoral performance of Steve Hunt. Steve Hunt!

Sorry, please allow those of us who have been personally hurt by this man a moment or two to savor this victory. He is a really nasty and vindictive person and he was served his electoral just desserts tonight.

Sadly, he will not learn from this defeat.

[soonerguru]

Just for the sake of completeness, all 235 precincts are now reporting:

Cornett	31,495	65.7%
Shadid	15,739	32.8%
Nelson	368	0.8%
Hughes	332	0.7%

This is a total effing beatdown! A 33-point beatdown! LOL at Team DRED.

[BBatesokc]

C'mon, did the outcome really surprise anyone. I get team DRED keeping a positive attitude, but down inside they had to have known.

I just love that OCPD backed Team DRED - enough said there!

[PhiAlpha]

C'mon, did the outcome really surprise anyone. I get team DRED keeping a positive attitude, but down inside they had to have known.

I just love that OCPD backed Team DRED - enough said there!

Surprise? No. Did it relieve anyone? Yes.

[mkjeeves]

Nope. I said he would win all along. It's a shame we didn't have better choices.

[kevinpate]

Ed is clearly the antichrist.

Nah. The A-C would make far fewer gaffes with the public,

[mkjeeves]

Will be nice just to get on with things once this is all formally wrapped up tomorrow.

Hopefully Ed can mend some fences. Will be very interesting next time he's up for election.

Bingo. Lot of ifs though.

[mkjeeves]

Ed is clearly the antichrist.

Clearly. Thank dog he's around to give our creationists something to hand wring over.

[Midtowner]

Nah. The A-C would make far fewer gaffes with the public,

True enough. Shadid made a huge mistake by being so ideologically inconsistent. You can't triangulate the disaffected occupy types, the Tea Party folks and public employee unions without losing the trust of anyone who is paying attention. That has been proved since the MAPS III campaign and then the Steve Hunt contest.

Anyone who wants to run against Mick can get about 35% of the vote dependably. Past that? Not happening. We have to have candidates who understand how important the forward momentum of this city is and 65% of us could give a rat's patoot about awesomesauce bus stops.

[Bellaboo]

Nope. I said he would win all along. It's a shame we didn't have better choices.

Absolutely right. One choice was just horrible, and it showed in the end.