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So, shorter version: Greig had no idea what running against a long-term incumbent was going to be like and a week into her candidacy, decided she didn't have what it took.

On the one hand, I don't envy the insanity it takes to run for office, particularly against a long-serving and very well-funded opponent, and it's good to get out early.

On the other hand, this level of naivete is astonishing! Perhaps if she had participated in any previous DC campaigns or run for ANC, she would have seen it's a pretty brutal, full-contact sport where just about anything is fair game.

Also, that Greig's campaign manager is putting into the public spotlight the issue of the "unfortunate timing" of her wedding and her husband's divorce is astounding political campaign malpractice. I assume very few people had any inkling of this issue. Now, it's out in the public domain for rampant speculation (bigamy? fraud?).

Greig made for a good candidate on paper. But paper is not reality. A fancy degree from a fancy college has no bearing on a person's ability to be a successful candidate or elected leader.

by Fritz on Nov 9, 2011 9:49 am • link • report