I think the 2nd place result for Carrick is quite good for a 1st-time candidate with 1st-time political action team behind. There were many mistakes obviously, but deciding to run was not one of them IMO. No political action will result in certainty, the goal is ~always to move the needle or take a bunch of swings.
Yes, to be clear I’m not criticizing the initial decision to run but rather the dubious impact estimates and calls to action towards the end of that campaign.
I think the 2nd place result for Carrick is quite good for a 1st-time candidate with 1st-time political action team behind. There were many mistakes obviously, but deciding to run was not one of them IMO. No political action will result in certainty, the goal is ~always to move the needle or take a bunch of swings.
Yes, to be clear I’m not criticizing the initial decision to run but rather the dubious impact estimates and calls to action towards the end of that campaign.