Also, there's no coordinated strategy to identify and cultivate new candidates by getting them up to speed on the issues, introducing them to potential donors, and getting them greater exposure throughout the state. |
Investing in infrastructure is an easy thing to ignore because it creeps up on you and you don't know it's in a crisis mode sometimes until it's too late. Especially in the current legislative environment where they aren't interested in any revenue-raising measures, this will be a very difficult case to make to the Legislature. |
That a former U.S. congressman couldn't overcome a late start should be a cautionary tale to any other potential latecomers. |