2014 Campaign Wrap Up , 2016 AHEAD
I congratulate Mr Boustany and Mr Richard on their outstanding results in the election and send my best wishes for Mr Boustany over the next 2 years in office and I thank him for his work on behalf of the 3rd District .
I appreciate everyone's encouragement and kind words. I share your disappointment , but am also able to see accomplishment. We have drawn attention to some very important issues. And we have won the votes of 22 thousand voters. These votes, I believe were not made casually and represent persons who have embraced our message. In comparison to 2012, we have tripled our number of votes and % votes. This was not a victory for the office, but we won a lot of votes. If you are with me , I believe that our grass roots campaign has the opportunity to continue to build.
Our message has strong appeal to voters who hear it. The challenge is that not enough voters receive the message. I am confident that we can extend our reach between now and the next election in 2016. Our word of mouth network has expanded vastly in the last 2 years and will continue to increase with our efforts. The internet tools will become more and more powerful. In this election , we enjoyed tremendous growth in web traffic. This growth can be even more effective in the next election.
The next two years will be very important for our country and we must do all that we can to continue to support good policy in Washington. In 2 years I invite you to join me again in this election. In 18 short months we will need 100 volunteers to each obtain 20 signatures on the nominating petition. Please message or email if you would like to help. We start planning now. [email protected] Until then , when you have opportunity , when politics is discussed share our message of campaign finance reform and the benefits of more representative government. If your groups or organizations have speaking opportunities I would be very happy to attend. Thank you for your patriotism and good citizenship. Our goal is worthy , our cause is just, our country's need is great. Our most important time to serve our country is now. God bless you , and God bless America!
Bryan Barrilleaux
Looking ahead to 2016 with determination, I am reminded of a G.K.Chesterton verse ( vs 340 ) from Ballad of the White Horse :
"That though all lances split on you,
All swords be heaved in vain,
We have more lust again to lose,
Than you to win again."
I appreciate everyone's encouragement and kind words. I share your disappointment , but am also able to see accomplishment. We have drawn attention to some very important issues. And we have won the votes of 22 thousand voters. These votes, I believe were not made casually and represent persons who have embraced our message. In comparison to 2012, we have tripled our number of votes and % votes. This was not a victory for the office, but we won a lot of votes. If you are with me , I believe that our grass roots campaign has the opportunity to continue to build.
Our message has strong appeal to voters who hear it. The challenge is that not enough voters receive the message. I am confident that we can extend our reach between now and the next election in 2016. Our word of mouth network has expanded vastly in the last 2 years and will continue to increase with our efforts. The internet tools will become more and more powerful. In this election , we enjoyed tremendous growth in web traffic. This growth can be even more effective in the next election.
The next two years will be very important for our country and we must do all that we can to continue to support good policy in Washington. In 2 years I invite you to join me again in this election. In 18 short months we will need 100 volunteers to each obtain 20 signatures on the nominating petition. Please message or email if you would like to help. We start planning now. [email protected] Until then , when you have opportunity , when politics is discussed share our message of campaign finance reform and the benefits of more representative government. If your groups or organizations have speaking opportunities I would be very happy to attend. Thank you for your patriotism and good citizenship. Our goal is worthy , our cause is just, our country's need is great. Our most important time to serve our country is now. God bless you , and God bless America!
Bryan Barrilleaux
Looking ahead to 2016 with determination, I am reminded of a G.K.Chesterton verse ( vs 340 ) from Ballad of the White Horse :
"That though all lances split on you,
All swords be heaved in vain,
We have more lust again to lose,
Than you to win again."