Yoon: I Might Run, So Gimme!

Published Dec 26 2008, 06:06 PM by David S. Bernstein

In a contribution-soliciting email from Sam Yoon to supporters this afternoon, the city councilor taps directly into the notion that he might run for mayor in '09. This is a good ploy whether you're running or not, but if you get this direct and then don't run, donors might feel duped. Here's the pitch:

A lot has been written about next year’s mayor’s race. You may have even read some of the stories about who’s in and who’s out, and yes, my name is being mentioned. See the most recent Boston Globe article from Wednesday.

While I’m still considering all my options, the insiders say it takes a hundred thousand dollars going into next year to be competitive.

It looks like we may fall just short of our year-end goal.

Your help now will make the difference.

That’s why I’m asking you to please make a contribution of $100, $50, and $25 - anything you can afford.

Your small donation will have a big impact.

You will be sending a message that we’re ready for new leadership with vision to move Boston forward.

Thank you, and may 2009 be a healthy, happy and prosperous new year for everyone.

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2 Comments

Rob said:

So Menino and Flaherty bash each other non-stop, meanwhile Yoon floats above it all running a positive campaign. Maybe Yoon sneaks into the final against Menino or maybe he doesn't, but either way, Yoon will be well-positioned for 2013 with no hard feelings against him since he didn't make it personal or negative. That has to be his thinking and it might very well be pretty smart thinking.

December 26, 2008 8:45 PM
anon said:

Good for Yoon. This city needs a change and Sam Yoon is the only person that stands a chance to oust the Mayor.

December 29, 2008 9:45 AM

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