Thursday night at the City Chambers showed what the candidates were made of. In a home style fashion the debate was between four challengers and two incumbents.
Tony Smith and Mike Hall were no shows. They missed the boat and they have more than showed that their campaigns were not serious to begin with and failed from the start. Say goodbye to the two.
Ben Cantu had the golden moment to show what he was about and although he had some valid and confident responses, he basically was a cry-baby and complained the entire time. When it came time for the animal shelter answer he pretty much sunk his campaign right then and there when he said that he was the one responsible for building that shelter. Oops! Not a good answer, Ben! Hence what others have been saying about Ben 'Can't-do'. He did not fight!
Debby Moorhead appeared more confident than other engagements and gave a good performance, she was able to answer some good questions but lacked any punch. She was able to get rid of her cry-baby attitude that she is known for. She must have given it to Ben. Good job, Debby. Debby did get a little aggressive, but lacked punch.
John Diaz shook like a lamb. He tried and gave it his best, but he lacked any experience whatsoever in the public forum. He did have his entire family and support present. If John wishes to be in politics, he's going to have to get good at it and stick with it for quite a while before anyone in Manteca will deliver on the votes for him. Nice try John, but no cigar.
Samuel Anderson came out being pure business. All the way professional and he was aggressive and delivered two hard striking punches to the incumbents. He was the only challenger who had it together and put up a fight. It was clear that Steve DeBrum's consultants were in the audience and maybe one of Jack's, but they were writing down just about everything Samuel had to say.
Maybe this is good or maybe it could be a set-up for later. Samuel had issues with Steve DeBrum and Vince Hernandez in his prior election when they tried to get Samuel into trouble with the San Joaquin Republican Committee. It did not work and Samuel fought back and almost cost a current chief his last job. I have a word of advice for Steve DeBrum. Don't even try it this time around with Samuel. There are laws that protect people like him and personally, I think it would be absolutely crazy for you to try anything negative against him. It would be very stupid. There you go, that's my word for you today and you can take it or leave it. Oh, and the two boys, too. Be careful.
Samuel continued to answers the questions with high-impact answers and hitting the target each and every time. He was good and he was VERY good. It put everyone on notice. Great job, Samuel!
Jack Snyder was his old self. He gave some answers and he was still the old Jack we all know. It was clear that his time has come and I almost feel for him. But, he is old enough to realize that he is in this to possibly loose. We all think he will loose and the word is, Jack is now retired. He doesn't stand a chance and it's a shame that he did not walk out of politics on top, instead he listened to the boys and is going out a looser. Good bye, Jack!
Steve DeBrum appeared almost presidential, but he was more on the defense of his past accomplishments rather than the future. It appeared that Samuel was able to put him on the defensive end and it took away from his presentation. However, he did give some good answers and he just might make it through the election. He is still popular but with everything going on in this country right now, all incumbents are extremely vulnerable this year.
The main two that stood out were, Samuel Anderson and Steve DeBrum in that order. Maybe the council will have some new blood this year and hopefully it will be Samuel Anderson.
Tony Smith and Mike Hall were no shows. They missed the boat and they have more than showed that their campaigns were not serious to begin with and failed from the start. Say goodbye to the two.
Ben Cantu had the golden moment to show what he was about and although he had some valid and confident responses, he basically was a cry-baby and complained the entire time. When it came time for the animal shelter answer he pretty much sunk his campaign right then and there when he said that he was the one responsible for building that shelter. Oops! Not a good answer, Ben! Hence what others have been saying about Ben 'Can't-do'. He did not fight!
Debby Moorhead appeared more confident than other engagements and gave a good performance, she was able to answer some good questions but lacked any punch. She was able to get rid of her cry-baby attitude that she is known for. She must have given it to Ben. Good job, Debby. Debby did get a little aggressive, but lacked punch.
John Diaz shook like a lamb. He tried and gave it his best, but he lacked any experience whatsoever in the public forum. He did have his entire family and support present. If John wishes to be in politics, he's going to have to get good at it and stick with it for quite a while before anyone in Manteca will deliver on the votes for him. Nice try John, but no cigar.
Samuel Anderson came out being pure business. All the way professional and he was aggressive and delivered two hard striking punches to the incumbents. He was the only challenger who had it together and put up a fight. It was clear that Steve DeBrum's consultants were in the audience and maybe one of Jack's, but they were writing down just about everything Samuel had to say.
Maybe this is good or maybe it could be a set-up for later. Samuel had issues with Steve DeBrum and Vince Hernandez in his prior election when they tried to get Samuel into trouble with the San Joaquin Republican Committee. It did not work and Samuel fought back and almost cost a current chief his last job. I have a word of advice for Steve DeBrum. Don't even try it this time around with Samuel. There are laws that protect people like him and personally, I think it would be absolutely crazy for you to try anything negative against him. It would be very stupid. There you go, that's my word for you today and you can take it or leave it. Oh, and the two boys, too. Be careful.
Samuel continued to answers the questions with high-impact answers and hitting the target each and every time. He was good and he was VERY good. It put everyone on notice. Great job, Samuel!
Jack Snyder was his old self. He gave some answers and he was still the old Jack we all know. It was clear that his time has come and I almost feel for him. But, he is old enough to realize that he is in this to possibly loose. We all think he will loose and the word is, Jack is now retired. He doesn't stand a chance and it's a shame that he did not walk out of politics on top, instead he listened to the boys and is going out a looser. Good bye, Jack!
Steve DeBrum appeared almost presidential, but he was more on the defense of his past accomplishments rather than the future. It appeared that Samuel was able to put him on the defensive end and it took away from his presentation. However, he did give some good answers and he just might make it through the election. He is still popular but with everything going on in this country right now, all incumbents are extremely vulnerable this year.
The main two that stood out were, Samuel Anderson and Steve DeBrum in that order. Maybe the council will have some new blood this year and hopefully it will be Samuel Anderson.
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