David Blair for MoCo executive

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Anonymous wrote:Clearly Riemer has realized that he has exactly zero future job prospects in the private sector. This is why term limits is important folks, unfortunately it also affects Rice who I think does a good job.

It's interesting that the Real Estate lobby in this county keeps putting up primary challengers to Co. Exec. incumbents. Last time if was Doug Duncan, funded by Real Estate/Developer money challenging Leggett. This time it is Riemer, who will likely also be funded and owned by the same folks.

This actually probably will help to ensure that Elrich is re-elected, as it will split the anti-Elrich vote. Elrich already proved last time that he can defeat other Takoma Park challengers.

I'd think Riemer has as good job prospects in the private sector as anyone else, and probably better job prospects than Craig Rice, who has very little to show for his three terms on the County Council. In fact, I'm inclined to say that he has nothing to show for his three terms on the County Council, but I'm being generous.

Whether or not you like what Riemer accomplished, at least he accomplished some things.

The asphalt lobby liked Doug Duncan. They do not like Hans Riemer.

See, this where you prejudged people (I won’t call you a racist, but you need to examine your biases) and don’t understand what you’re talking about. Craig Rice has a degree in Computer Science from UMCP. He’s has actual real life tangible skills relevant to today. He’s gonna be fine.

Rice has championed and been influential in promoting a lot of initiatives to ensure that up-county does not get left behind, both from his time in the Assembly and as a council member. There’s a reason he’s on the Board of the Universities at Shady Grove. There’s a reason there’s a brand new Holy Cross hospital in Germantown. There’s a reason why there’s an outlet mall in Clarksburg.

Anyway, not that Rice is perfect but you’re showing your *ss.

What are Riemers accomplishments? How’s Vision Zero going? Riemer is not capable of actually seeing any through. Getting the GGW endorsement is not going to go as far as you think.

Those are Rice's accomplishments? He's promoted stuff? I mean, yes, I agree, he does promote stuff. He's a PR guy.

Speaking of the outlet mall and the Holy Cross hospital - did you know that Holy Cross hospital at MC-Germantown is the reason there's an outlet mall in Clarksburg? The land in Clarksburg was supposed to be an Adventist hospital, which would have been better for Clarksburg in many different ways. But Holy Cross made that impossible. So now there's an outlet mall instead. If Craig Rice were, in fact, the reason there's a Holy Cross hospital in Germantown and an outlet mall in Clarksburg - which he's not - that would be a huge strike against him.

You’re angry that you’re the only one in this county that actually likes Riemer. What are his actual accomplishments again?

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If you're talking to me - no, I don't like Hans Riemer, I don't support him in his candidacy for county executive, and I haven't voted for him in the last two county council elections.

If Craig Rice runs for county executive, I won't support him, either, and I also haven't voted for him in the last two county council elections.

[Anonymous]

I think (and hope) Riemer siphons votes from Elrich, and Blair is the "change" candidate but I am always wary of multiple candidates against an incumbent.

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Anonymous wrote:I think (and hope) Riemer siphons votes from Elrich, and Blair is the "change" candidate but I am always wary of multiple candidates against an incumbent.

Leventhal was not able to do it previously, so no reason to think Riemer can, particularly when there is no under welling of support for him throughout the county. More likely to take votes away from people disinclined to vote for Elrich - so Blair. You would need someone running to Elrich's left to really have an impact.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Clearly Riemer has realized that he has exactly zero future job prospects in the private sector. This is why term limits is important folks, unfortunately it also affects Rice who I think does a good job.

It's interesting that the Real Estate lobby in this county keeps putting up primary challengers to Co. Exec. incumbents. Last time if was Doug Duncan, funded by Real Estate/Developer money challenging Leggett. This time it is Riemer, who will likely also be funded and owned by the same folks.

This actually probably will help to ensure that Elrich is re-elected, as it will split the anti-Elrich vote. Elrich already proved last time that he can defeat other Takoma Park challengers.

I think Blair is getting the developer $, not Riemer.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Clearly Riemer has realized that he has exactly zero future job prospects in the private sector. This is why term limits is important folks, unfortunately it also affects Rice who I think does a good job.

It's interesting that the Real Estate lobby in this county keeps putting up primary challengers to Co. Exec. incumbents. Last time if was Doug Duncan, funded by Real Estate/Developer money challenging Leggett. This time it is Riemer, who will likely also be funded and owned by the same folks.

This actually probably will help to ensure that Elrich is re-elected, as it will split the anti-Elrich vote. Elrich already proved last time that he can defeat other Takoma Park challengers.

I think Blair is getting the developer $, not Riemer.

Well then Riemer has spent the last 4 years pandering to them for nothing. Sounds like Riemer. LOL. Like who is his actual base of support?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Clearly Riemer has realized that he has exactly zero future job prospects in the private sector. This is why term limits is important folks, unfortunately it also affects Rice who I think does a good job.

It's interesting that the Real Estate lobby in this county keeps putting up primary challengers to Co. Exec. incumbents. Last time if was Doug Duncan, funded by Real Estate/Developer money challenging Leggett. This time it is Riemer, who will likely also be funded and owned by the same folks.

This actually probably will help to ensure that Elrich is re-elected, as it will split the anti-Elrich vote. Elrich already proved last time that he can defeat other Takoma Park challengers.

I think Blair is getting the developer $, not Riemer.

Well then Riemer has spent the last 4 years pandering to them for nothing. Sounds like Riemer. LOL. Like who is his actual base of support?

Greater Greater Washington.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Clearly Riemer has realized that he has exactly zero future job prospects in the private sector. This is why term limits is important folks, unfortunately it also affects Rice who I think does a good job.

It's interesting that the Real Estate lobby in this county keeps putting up primary challengers to Co. Exec. incumbents. Last time if was Doug Duncan, funded by Real Estate/Developer money challenging Leggett. This time it is Riemer, who will likely also be funded and owned by the same folks.

This actually probably will help to ensure that Elrich is re-elected, as it will split the anti-Elrich vote. Elrich already proved last time that he can defeat other Takoma Park challengers.

I think Blair is getting the developer $, not Riemer.

Well then Riemer has spent the last 4 years pandering to them for nothing. Sounds like Riemer. LOL. Like who is his actual base of support?

If you want somebody who's opposed to building additional housing, then you should vote for a second term for Elrich.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Clearly Riemer has realized that he has exactly zero future job prospects in the private sector. This is why term limits is important folks, unfortunately it also affects Rice who I think does a good job.

It's interesting that the Real Estate lobby in this county keeps putting up primary challengers to Co. Exec. incumbents. Last time if was Doug Duncan, funded by Real Estate/Developer money challenging Leggett. This time it is Riemer, who will likely also be funded and owned by the same folks.

This actually probably will help to ensure that Elrich is re-elected, as it will split the anti-Elrich vote. Elrich already proved last time that he can defeat other Takoma Park challengers.

I think Blair is getting the developer $, not Riemer.

Well then Riemer has spent the last 4 years pandering to them for nothing. Sounds like Riemer. LOL. Like who is his actual base of support?

If you want somebody who's opposed to building additional housing, then you should vote for a second term for Elrich.

If you want somebody who led the effort to take money from school construction and give it to developers, vote for Riemer.

I'm voting for Blair. It's too bad Riemer will split the vote and Elrich will win a second term. Nice parting gift from Riemer to the citizens of Montgomery County.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Clearly Riemer has realized that he has exactly zero future job prospects in the private sector. This is why term limits is important folks, unfortunately it also affects Rice who I think does a good job.

It's interesting that the Real Estate lobby in this county keeps putting up primary challengers to Co. Exec. incumbents. Last time if was Doug Duncan, funded by Real Estate/Developer money challenging Leggett. This time it is Riemer, who will likely also be funded and owned by the same folks.

This actually probably will help to ensure that Elrich is re-elected, as it will split the anti-Elrich vote. Elrich already proved last time that he can defeat other Takoma Park challengers.

I think Blair is getting the developer $, not Riemer.

Well then Riemer has spent the last 4 years pandering to them for nothing. Sounds like Riemer. LOL. Like who is his actual base of support?

If you want somebody who's opposed to building additional housing, then you should vote for a second term for Elrich.

If you want somebody who led the effort to take money from school construction and give it to developers, vote for Riemer.

I'm voting for Blair. It's too bad Riemer will split the vote and Elrich will win a second term. Nice parting gift from Riemer to the citizens of Montgomery County.

It takes two to split the vote.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Clearly Riemer has realized that he has exactly zero future job prospects in the private sector. This is why term limits is important folks, unfortunately it also affects Rice who I think does a good job.

It's interesting that the Real Estate lobby in this county keeps putting up primary challengers to Co. Exec. incumbents. Last time if was Doug Duncan, funded by Real Estate/Developer money challenging Leggett. This time it is Riemer, who will likely also be funded and owned by the same folks.

This actually probably will help to ensure that Elrich is re-elected, as it will split the anti-Elrich vote. Elrich already proved last time that he can defeat other Takoma Park challengers.

I think Blair is getting the developer $, not Riemer.

Well then Riemer has spent the last 4 years pandering to them for nothing. Sounds like Riemer. LOL. Like who is his actual base of support?

If you want somebody who's opposed to building additional housing, then you should vote for a second term for Elrich.

If you want somebody who led the effort to take money from school construction and give it to developers, vote for Riemer.

I'm voting for Blair. It's too bad Riemer will split the vote and Elrich will win a second term. Nice parting gift from Riemer to the citizens of Montgomery County.

It takes two to split the vote.

Blair was in first and is clearly a better candidate. Hans knew he was splitting the vote when he entered the race, making clear how dumb he is.

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It takes two to split the vote.

Blair was in first and is clearly a better candidate. Hans knew he was splitting the vote when he entered the race, making clear how dumb he is.

Eh. Everyone has known for months now that Riemer was going to run. Also, why is Blair the better candidate? He's already lost one race for county executive, and he has no experience whatsoever in government.

And before you accuse me of supporting Riemer: I'm not. I don't like him or Blair for county executive.

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It takes two to split the vote.

Blair was in first and is clearly a better candidate. Hans knew he was splitting the vote when he entered the race, making clear how dumb he is.

Eh. Everyone has known for months now that Riemer was going to run. Also, why is Blair the better candidate? He's already lost one race for county executive, and he has no experience whatsoever in government.

And before you accuse me of supporting Riemer: I'm not. I don't like him or Blair for county executive.

And everyone's known for two years that Blair was going to run. If Riemer were even remotely intelligent, he would have seized first mover advantage in the announcement. Riemer is still way beyond his depth as a county council member (even after doing it for 10 years), and Elrich, as ineffective as he is, will be very effective in embarrassing Riemer based solely on Riemer's legislative record.

What makes Blair better? He has a more coherent economic plan. Riemer thinks we can get enough housing by subsidizing expensive high-rise development. Blair has a more inclusive housing plan and seems to understand that we won't add housing unless we add jobs.

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And everyone's known for two years that Blair was going to run. If Riemer were even remotely intelligent, he would have seized first mover advantage in the announcement. Riemer is still way beyond his depth as a county council member (even after doing it for 10 years), and Elrich, as ineffective as he is, will be very effective in embarrassing Riemer based solely on Riemer's legislative record.

What makes Blair better? He has a more coherent economic plan. Riemer thinks we can get enough housing by subsidizing expensive high-rise development. Blair has a more inclusive housing plan and seems to understand that we won't add housing unless we add jobs.

I'm hoping that this is not what he's saying, because if it is, that's not a coherent housing plan. There is a housing shortage in Montgomery County right now, whether we add jobs or not.

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And everyone's known for two years that Blair was going to run. If Riemer were even remotely intelligent, he would have seized first mover advantage in the announcement. Riemer is still way beyond his depth as a county council member (even after doing it for 10 years), and Elrich, as ineffective as he is, will be very effective in embarrassing Riemer based solely on Riemer's legislative record.

What makes Blair better? He has a more coherent economic plan. Riemer thinks we can get enough housing by subsidizing expensive high-rise development. Blair has a more inclusive housing plan and seems to understand that we won't add housing unless we add jobs.

I'm hoping that this is not what he's saying, because if it is, that's not a coherent housing plan. There is a housing shortage in Montgomery County right now, whether we add jobs or not.

That's actually what planning -- including Casey Anderson -- has said repeatedly. Planning has approved a lot of units that have not yet been permitted because developers think the MoCo market is soft. When it comes to high-density housing, they're clearly right, and it was soft even before the pandemic. That's why so many developers came back late in their projects to request density reduction or conversion to short-term rentals, and why so many others have asked for extensions. The private sector won't build housing unless we add jobs, and the private sector won't build low income (beyond the inadequate minimums), which makes Riemer's advocacy to subsidize expensive market rate construction all the more puzzling.