I heard that Winston hasn't voted...
The ElectWinston.com staff spoke with Winston about the whisper campaign.
ElectWinston.com staff: How is the campaign going, Winston?
Winston: Very well. We had a neighborhood meet & greet this morning at the College Street Park and I just got back from the Eagle Scout ceremony for Richard MacKillop II. Did you know that only 4% of all boy scouts achieve the rank of Eagle Scout? Very impressive.
EW: Nice. Winston, I wanted to ask you about what some of the staff are calling a whisper campaign against you. Three different volunteers received similar responses when going door to door with your fliers. It was something like, "I'm not sure about Winston. I heard he's never voted in local elections."
Winston: Very interesting. I had my first debate with Dean earlier this week. There were several questions about my voting history, which I thought was unusual. If this is what folks are whispering about, I guess it's time for full disclosure so we can move on to more important issues, like Dean's support for a Day Labor site (This is like waving a big, red, flag that says, "Lewisville: sanctuary for illegal aliens"), and his belief that there is something shameful and divisive about the English language.
EW: So you'll clear everything up right now?
Winston: Absolutely. Full disclosure. I've been married for almost 12 years and I have four children. I am ashamed to admit that I allowed the distractions of my career and family get in the way of my civic duty and I have not voted in local elections. Lewisville has a population of over 92,000, but fewer than 1,000 typically turn out to vote in our local elections. We all lead busy lives and it's very easy to assume that we're in good hands and that voting doesn't matter. I was wrong to assume that, and I regret it. When we don't vote, the Mayor and city council members are not held accountable for their actions. It's our duty to vote out of office those that would transform this city into a sanctuary city for illegal aliens, and to hold accountable those that refuse to listen and act on the concerns of this community. I won't make that mistake again.
EW: What about national elections? Have you voted?
Winston: Yes I have. I haven't voted in the primaries, but I voted for President Bush in 2000 and 2004. I didn't vote in 2008 as there were no conservatives on the ballot.
EW: Do you think this will stop the whispers?
Winston: Look, I'm devoting all my time between now and May 9th to talking with the community. Anybody that wants to learn more about me can give me a call. I'd love to visit with them. Or they can listen to my
radio show. That's a good way to see what I'm all about.
EW: Thanks, Winston.
Winston: Thank you. I appreciate what you're doing.