Anonymous
Post 11/01/2022 07:43     Subject: Why no MCEA endorsement for At-Large?
Anonymous wrote:The issue is that by not endorsibg anyone they are taking the cowardly oath of endorsing Mike Erickson or hoping Karla wins because she's got more name recognition and is actively campaigning vs whatever Mike Erickson is doing. (And a person who can't be bothered to campaign or make a website or participate in any forums does not inspire in my confidence that they are motivated to do their job on a school board


I don't see why it's "cowardly." They're not interested in backing either candidate. Incumbents usually win, everyone realizes that.
Anonymous
Post 11/01/2022 01:17     Subject: Why no MCEA endorsement for At-Large?
The issue is that by not endorsibg anyone they are taking the cowardly oath of endorsing Mike Erickson or hoping Karla wins because she's got more name recognition and is actively campaigning vs whatever Mike Erickson is doing. (And a person who can't be bothered to campaign or make a website or participate in any forums does not inspire in my confidence that they are motivated to do their job on a school board
Anonymous
Post 10/31/2022 22:24     Subject: Why no MCEA endorsement for At-Large?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Mike Erickson is basically a Trumpist. IDK whey they didn't endorse Sivestre.


I'm not a Trumpist. I'm probably the furthest thing away from a Trumpist there is.

But I voted against Silvestre. She didn't stand up to ANY of the bad decisions made by MCPS or the BOE these past two years. At least if he wins he'll balance out McKnight.

Sorry. Supporting Erickson makes you a trumpist by proxy.
Anonymous
Post 10/31/2022 22:20     Subject: Why no MCEA endorsement for At-Large?
Anonymous wrote:Mike Erickson is basically a Trumpist. IDK whey they didn't endorse Sivestre.


I'm not a Trumpist. I'm probably the furthest thing away from a Trumpist there is.

But I voted against Silvestre. She didn't stand up to ANY of the bad decisions made by MCPS or the BOE these past two years. At least if he wins he'll balance out McKnight.
Anonymous
Post 10/31/2022 22:15     Subject: Why no MCEA endorsement for At-Large?
Mike Erickson is basically a Trumpist. IDK whey they didn't endorse Sivestre.
Anonymous
Post 10/31/2022 21:44     Subject: Why no MCEA endorsement for At-Large?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Who’s Mike Erickson?

There’s your answer.


Bigger question is how did he make it through the primary? How much do voters hate Silvestre that they would rather have someone who didn't even campaign?


There were four candidates in the primary, and the top two advance to the general. Silvestre received 55.79% of the vote, Erickson 17.13%, Fryar 15.20%, and Giandomenico 11.88%.


They hate her a lot.
Anonymous
Post 10/31/2022 17:28     Subject: Why no MCEA endorsement for At-Large?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Who’s Mike Erickson?

There’s your answer.


Bigger question is how did he make it through the primary? How much do voters hate Silvestre that they would rather have someone who didn't even campaign?


There were four candidates in the primary, and the top two advance to the general. Silvestre received 55.79% of the vote, Erickson 17.13%, Fryar 15.20%, and Giandomenico 11.88%.
Anonymous
Post 10/31/2022 17:22     Subject: Why no MCEA endorsement for At-Large?
Anonymous wrote:Who’s Mike Erickson?

There’s your answer.


Bigger question is how did he make it through the primary? How much do voters hate Silvestre that they would rather have someone who didn't even campaign?
Anonymous
Post 10/31/2022 16:48     Subject: Why no MCEA endorsement for At-Large?
I need MCEA to put all their endorsements in writing so I know who to vote against. The apple ballot usually makes it easy.
Anonymous
Post 10/31/2022 12:58     Subject: Why no MCEA endorsement for At-Large?
Read this one (maybe only one?) interview with Erickson and you'll see why:

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2022/10/18/at-large-school-board-member-karla-silvestre-faces-off-against-unknown-newcomer/
Anonymous
Post 10/31/2022 11:51     Subject: Why no MCEA endorsement for At-Large?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The shocking question is why they didn’t endorse Karla Silvestre over Mike Erickson. He has been very unwilling to outline his views but from what anyone can tell he seems very Youngkin like.


Because she's an incumbent, and they don't want to endorse any incumbents.


With good reason. They provided a contract to Dr. McKnight after two unions gave her a vote of no confidence.
Anonymous
Post 10/31/2022 10:55     Subject: Why no MCEA endorsement for At-Large?
Anonymous wrote:The shocking question is why they didn’t endorse Karla Silvestre over Mike Erickson. He has been very unwilling to outline his views but from what anyone can tell he seems very Youngkin like.


Because she's an incumbent, and they don't want to endorse any incumbents.
Anonymous
Post 10/31/2022 08:39     Subject: Why no MCEA endorsement for At-Large?
The shocking question is why they didn’t endorse Karla Silvestre over Mike Erickson. He has been very unwilling to outline his views but from what anyone can tell he seems very Youngkin like.
Anonymous
Post 10/30/2022 21:06     Subject: Why no MCEA endorsement for At-Large?
Who’s Mike Erickson?

There’s your answer.
Anonymous
Post 10/30/2022 20:18     Subject: Why no MCEA endorsement for At-Large?
I understand why Yang, Rivera Oven, and Coll were endorsed over the incumbents (and agree), but does anyone know why Mike Erickson wasn't endorsed?