Max is Back

Unfortunately, he (and all the other candidates) were thoroughly trounced by Kirk Watson. It was such a massive drubbing that the second place candidate (Ronney Reynolds) conceded rather than going into a run-off election. Watson turned out to be the perfect mayor for the go-go 90's and Austin rode the bubble to the top. He resigned (Austin was merely a stepping-stone to statewide office) just as everything was unraveling, and now we are suffering a massive hangover from those heady times.

I like Max, but as of yet I'm unsure whether I'll support him. I'd like to see who else announces. Plus, he's a longshot populist candidate, and I keep wavering on the idealistic versus practical position. Two years ago I voted idealistic and wasted my vote on the Greens. This year I voted pragmatic and wasted my vote even worse on the Democrats.

Regardless, he's sure to bring flavor and flair to the campaign, and I'm glad to see him there to present a populist agenda. Here's hoping the incumbent media doesn't marginalize him, as they are wont to do.