Scratch Harry Baals

Longtime mayor with an unfortunate name.

 

Congratulations Fort Wayne! Your efforts to save yourself from ridicule have failed, and you've dishonored a devoted public servant. If there is/was a better candidate, fine - but really - afraid of a snicker or two?

On the plus side - I anticipate Parks and Rec doing a "ripped from the headlines" episode.

 

Three terms? Fort Wayne loved it some Harry Baals.

 

Can we merge this and the Sanchez thread?

 

It's a shame Johnson and Baals didn't tie in the vote.

 

I can see the headline now: "Polls show Johnson, Baals side by side"

Then, as the recount begins to take shape, the editorial page chimes in:
"Baals shrinks as Johnson's lead grows"
"Johnson swelling with pride while Baals sweats"

Finally, the female third-party candidate calls shenanigans on both:
"Republican Twait says Johnson, Baals dirty"

 

"Johnson's premature celebration: Voters choose Baals"

"Baals clean up in hand count, Johnson continues to fall"

"Baals beat Johnson"

 

Johnson Tops Baals in Huge Poll Turnout

 

Former New Hampshire congressman Dick Swett wonders what the problem is?

 

"I served with Harry Baals, I knew Harry Baals, Harry Baals was a friend of mine. You are no Harry Baals."

 

Harry Baals stuck it to Ben Dover.

 

Wally Butts and Harry Mehre can't understand what all the fuss is about.