About Political Gastronomica
Political Gastronomica is a discourse on technology and online activism - how the marketplace of governing and ideas is improving with the efficiencies of the Internet.
Author Sanford Dickert, former CTO of John Kerry for President Campaign, works with political campaigns, non-profits and private companies from the Fortune 500 to startups.
Dickert leverages online community engagement techniques and technical vision for brand and message management through effective application of social media and organizational processes.
Monthly Archives: January 2007
John Kerry out of the hunt…
The news is out, and it was very evident on his website with a return to a Massachusetts-focus – Senator John Kerry (JK) has announced he is not going to run as a candidate for the 2008 Presidential Primary Election. While there have been numerous articles, posts and commentaries on his campaign and the missteps (both during and afterward), people still have yet to understand the man for what he has done and continues to do for this country. Continue reading
Isn’t this one for the history books…
Was talking with another friend and she pointed me to this amusing article from New Years Eve 2003 about political blogging in USA Today: Continue reading
Kissinger on political reputations
Quote of the Day – Henry A. Kissinger – “Ninety percent of the politicians give the other ten percent a bad reputation.” Continue reading
Integrity – Lieberman style…now, I question
As an observant Jew, Senator Lieberman knows that every Jew has a responsibility to act in the manner that G-d wants the world to follow – to model the ideals that are right in this world. The Jewish faith has impacted the world in many ways, and as a leader in the Senate, he has a responsibility to think about the social impact of his decisions. Does he model the best in integrity….or does he model the social mores he is in? Continue reading
Posted in Political Thoughts
Tagged Hurricane Katrina, Joe Lieberman, Political Integrity
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Florida proposing to move up the primary…
By forcing an awareness of the political process earlier in Florida, the parties (yes, Florida Democratic Party, I am talking about you) will be required to develop a better infrastructure (note, I am not using the word “machine”), which should lead to an increase in public involvement (if only to have their voice heard). Florida has quickly become another microcosm of the United States – travel the state, and you will find almost every part of this country represented. Where better to get a send of the country than here. Continue reading
Posted in Campaign 2008
Tagged Florida Democratic Party, Florida Primary, Jeremy Ring
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Massa v. Dickert: Arbitration Hearings Cancelled
With just 96 hours left until the arbitration hearings were to begin, Eric Massa suddenly conceded that the campaign was responsible for upholding my contract, which was the original reason for this arbitration. Eric Massa also withdrew with prejudice (meaning he can not try to bring them up again) the counterclaims that he had made against me in the arbitration.
While this is a significant battle to have won, the war for my good name is not over yet. Unfortunately, I still have the lawsuit against Eric Massa for the false and inflammatory accusations he made about me that hit the press during the final days of the 2006 campaign. The impact of these unfounded accusations still reverberate in my personal and professional life long since the campaign ended. Continue reading
Secretary of State Bill Clinton?
As I watch the VCs in the Valley ponying up money for green solutions and the continuing growth of awareness of the impact of our impact on the global environment (have never expected a NYE when I could wear a light sweater and jacket), we will need a champion that can coerce and engage global leaders to make the changes necessary. From all intents and purposes, President Clinton (42) will be a strong ally for President Clinton (44) in accomplishing the goals abroad. And, with Senator Clinton’s growth in domestic policy work and Homeland Security, I think the one, two, three punch (including the VP) will be an amazing impact on the coming years. Continue reading
Posted in Campaign 2008
Tagged Clinton 2008, Global Warming, Secretary of State Bill Clinton, Senator Clinton
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Answering an old question on NY-29th
My suggestion would be to continue the build up of the “benches” in each county – local seats and positions that are “in play”- and focus on the long term build up of Democratic candidates. To succeed there, you will need to build up the Democratic County Committees – and your support in terms of infrastructure and fundraising would be a tremendous boost. Continue reading
Posted in Campaign 2008
Tagged Fighting 29th, fundraising, NY-29th, RochesterTurning
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