I received this endorsement from Mike Korom on August 16, 2012. I appreciate the confidence Mike has placed in me. Mike, it is certainly my hope and prayer that I am able to live up to the expectations that you, the people of Gwinnett County, and myself have placed upon me.
Mike Korom's endorsement:
Dear Tommy:
I am glad to endorse you in the run-off election for Gwinnett's District 3 Commissioner. While you and I have occasionally differed on issues, I know we share common core beliefs with respect to how this great county should be led. We agree that the District 3 incumbent has failed to be a genuine advocate for the citizens he represents. He has overseen the expansion of county government power. He has endorsed reckless, wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars on boondoggle projects. And he lectures instead of listens. These are not the traits of a conservative leader.
Tommy, you have proven yourself to be a true man of the people. You know Gwinnett County. This county is in your blood. I appreciate your passion for its future. I believe you are the best choice for District 3 Commissioner. You certainly have my vote.
Yours sincerely,
Mike Korom
J...you are VERY desperate for anything to boost your chances. If endorsements meant a darn thing Mike Beaudreau wouldn't be commissioner. Remember back in 2004, John Linder endorsed Mike's opponent in the runoff. Did it make a difference? Not even a smidge. Mike won 58-41
( Smiles)
Your endorsement of Hunter didn't have a dang thing to do with him winning. Do you know how hard I was laughing that you endorsed him but didn't have the foresight to remove your mudslinging at hunter, including the link to the PDF of the reprimand, from your site. If anything your endorsement HELPED mike.
Had the endorsement been a serious one you also would have made it before early voting was effectively over. Don't get a big head over him winning. Basically this is like you shooting a bb gun at stone mountain and taking credit for the carving. Don't get me wrong...I am disappointed that Commissioner Beaudreau did not win re-election but if it wasn't going to be him...I wanted it to be Tommy.
Just pull up a seat at the "hater bar" with me... The lemonade is great, or if you need something harder - it may be available as well. As to a view of other's "touch of class" at this point, it may just be time to relax and regroup. @Mike K You were there, you went in and survived it, best of luck to you in the future sir where ever it leads. (There are still plenty of things that need a "fixin", so grab a tool cart if so inclined)
"Don't get me wrong...I am disappointed that Commissioner Beaudreau did not win re-election but if it wasn't going to be him...I wanted it to be Tommy." UH Huh ... Thanks again Mike K, it appears you moved MOUNTAINS even after your exit ... Thats an example of real grace.
Especially around all those diapers, NOW there's a mental picture...
This wasn't anything more than a desperate attempt to attach himself to a win in some shape or fashion. Btw...have to wear goggles at my job 10 hours a day. Can't take em off...sorry