survival

Chris Romer lost the mayor's race by a mile, taking a big hit both in political stature and his bank account.
We hope, however, he won't be giving up on the whole idea of public service.
We need guys like him at every level, local state, national. Guys who are smart, honest, experienced, inventive. fiscally sharp, compassionate, personable, keenly aware of diverse needs in a diverse society.
Romer spent a lot of money and personal goodwill against Michael Hancock. He was too negative -- yes he was, clearly -- and he also suffered from the wilder, over-the-top negativism of some of his independent, uncontrolled backers. It was all just too much.
Altogether, toward the end, the Chris Romer campaign seemed almost frantic.
Okay. It wasn't his time, and a very good man beat him. And now it's history. And as months and years and political currents go by, times change. You never know for sure what's down the road. Keep watchin'.