http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/runte_runs Former mayoral candidate Al Runte's back--this time, in the race for the open seat on the City Council. (Also in that race: Venus Velazquez, Bruce Harrell, Jim Nobles, and fellow also-ran John Manning.) In his press release, Runte says he plans to run “an unconventional but winning campaign by speaking out on issues, preservation of our parks and neighborhoods, the needs of middle-class citizens, and public transportation." (Runte likes parks? Now that's unconventional!.) You can read his last "unconventional" campaign here. He's also promising not to "take any developer money." Although he hasn't filed any campaign disclosure information with the... Copyright 2008 Wed, 16 May 2007 16:01:38 -0800 Sun, 20 May 2007 19:28:59 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss So when is the campaign kickoff party? I want to know, so I can see if they give away free booze and hor'deurves, then make my decision accordingly.

]]> Tiffany http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/runte_runs#c718245 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/runte_runs#c718245 City Wed, 16 May 2007 16:06:51 -0800 Nobody personifies the phrase 'loser' quite like Al Runte.

]]> Gomez http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/runte_runs#c718263 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/runte_runs#c718263 City Wed, 16 May 2007 16:35:06 -0800 I guess we'll once again start seeing Al trying to scare up votes at DrinkingLiberally in Montlake.

I'm trying to suppress my excitement at the prospect.

]]> N in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/runte_runs#c718295 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/runte_runs#c718295 City Wed, 16 May 2007 17:12:44 -0800 I have faith that Al can lose more convincingly in his second run than in his first.

]]> J.R. http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/runte_runs#c718298 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/runte_runs#c718298 City Wed, 16 May 2007 17:17:07 -0800 Oh UW. Why didn't you give Al tenure and spared us of this?

]]> smiles http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/runte_runs#c718598 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/runte_runs#c718598 City Thu, 17 May 2007 00:32:41 -0800 What I really care about - WHO THE HELL is planning a run against Nickels on his next go-around?
Peter Peter Pipe Dream Weaver Steinbrueck does not count.

]]> Madashell http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/runte_runs#c718916 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/runte_runs#c718916 City Thu, 17 May 2007 08:59:30 -0800 If Peter doesn't count, the answer is "nobody."

]]> J.R. http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/runte_runs#c719080 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/runte_runs#c719080 City Thu, 17 May 2007 11:46:46 -0800 So what if Al fell short in 2005. He's written 5 books, consulted with Ken Burns for a documentary on national parks, and holds a phD. Maybe you guys should become passionate about preserving our environment, getting an education, or at least learning how to write. Critique Al after mastering those preliminary steps. Until then your the real losers.

]]> J http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/runte_runs#c721924 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/runte_runs#c721924 City Sun, 20 May 2007 19:28:59 -0800