As a longtime activist who has worked for local Democrats in
countless campaigns for 20-plus years, I am perplexed by the campaign of Laura
Capps. I have never encountered such a negatively focused campaign from a
Democratic candidate. The incessant attempts to demean her opponent both in
public comments and campaign literature are unprecedented in the history of
campaigning by Democrats in this county. An example is the most recent Capps
campaign piece I received in the mail which looks like the cover of a tabloid
magazine in the grocery store.
I also am flabbergasted by the fact that the Capps campaign
published names of people on her endorsement list who had not endorsed her. That
too, is a first in our local campaign history.
I am not perplexed by her one-issue campaign however, for there is
little she can comment on when challenging Das Williams. Das has been a staunch
advocate for our city and county on issues that are of vital importance: promoting
clean energy initiatives; working diligently to prevent fracking and the
expansion of oil drilling operations; working to pass gun control legislation;
actively supporting public education at every level; advocating for affordable
housing; supporting social justice advocates; providing essential assistance to
those affected by the tragic fire and debris flow.