Jay Williams Run For Mayor

[Defend Youngstown]

I believe Jay, by law, now has to run as a Democrat being that he voted in the Democratic primary (in addition to declaring publicly declaring his "life long Democrat" status which could be interpreted by the state board of elections as "Democrat" if it came down to it). He ran as an Independent for Mayor to avoid a crowded political primary and also received Independent and Republican support as a result of the move. It was political strategy and it worked. However, he was the last elected official to be able do this - the state changed the law shortly thereafter. If you'll remember, this became a debate in the latest City Council elections as several registered Democrats (or folks who had previously voted in a Democratic primary) who were running as Independents for the same reason Jay did were removed from the ballot. Law suits were filed by some but the state upheld its decision. The decision is still in effect.

[ytowner]

Then why didn't he run for mayor as a democrat in the first place?

You got to ask him. He said he is a life long Democrat. Hey I am happy he is mayor over you know who, but I would rather see someone else as mayor that won't run up a deficit like Jay has.

[jay]

Then why didn't he run for mayor as a democrat in the first place?

[ytowner]

If he runs as an independent, he will only have to campaign for the fall election.  If he runs as a democrat, he would have to run in the primary against other democrats and then run again in the fall.

He is a Democrat. He admits to it and should run as one. His support of Obama is enough to call him a Democrat, especially for his assault on Palin. Don't get me started on that ..

[jay]

If he runs as an independent, he will only have to campaign for the fall election.  If he runs as a democrat, he would have to run in the primary against other democrats and then run again in the fall.

[ytowner]

He is a Democrat. Yes he should run as one.

[jay]

Jay Williams will run for mayor again.

Should he run as a democrat this time?  If so, why?

Should he run again as an independent?  If so, why?