After the rather thorough trouncing that Koopman took from a couple of Montana websites yesterday, the fates decided he could use a little more bad news. Well it wasn't the fates, I guess, but rather one of Gallatin county's more respected civic leaders. John Vincent, after hearing Koopman's line about "lice on the body politic" decided that he's had enough of Roger's crap, and will run to unseat Koopman in 2006.
Yes, I realize that State House political campaigns don't make for exciting blogging, but if you are convinced, as I am, that Koopman is a complete freaking nutcase, then Vincent's announcement couldn't be more welcome. As the Chronicle article clarifies, John Vincent is an accomplished educator, twice Teacher of the Year, he has served 16 years in the Montana legislature, twice as Speaker of the House, and has been mayor of Bozeman, and Gallatin county commissioner. In addition, John Vincent is a board member of the HRDC District 9, and served on the Governor's Council on Families. Add to this, the fact that Vincent actually lives in the district for which he will be running, House District 70, unlike Roger Koopman who lives in Bozeman, but ran in HD 70 because he didn't stand any chance of winning in the district in which he resides.
To sum it all up, Koopman stands precisely *NO* chance of being re-elected next year (if he even chooses to run again). Let me alter that, he stands a chance if Vincent is somehow unable to run, a possibility always, but hope tells me that won't happen. Matt Singer says of Koopman:
His district is only lean-Republican. It isn’t crack-smokin’ crazy. He’ll be a target next time around. And if the opposition is successful, Koopman can rediscover the liberty of not being a legislator.
Look forward to that liberty, Roger, 'cause John Vincent is going to put you down.
I agree, with a little addition - Roger Coopman is actually a male chauvinist pig complete freaking nutcase...
Posted by: Sheila N | April 22, 2005 at 04:25 PM
Oh, I did spell COOPman wrong - going with the whole chicken theme I guess...
Posted by: Sheila N | April 22, 2005 at 04:27 PM
HeeHee!
Posted by: Wulfgar | April 22, 2005 at 04:29 PM
It's obviously not my district but stay on this and let us know when Vincent starts a website or actual campaign, I'd love to contribute.
Mike
Posted by: Mike | April 23, 2005 at 01:32 AM
To unseat the nutjob, I would contribute as well.
I am glad that Vincent is thinking of running. He made a great impression on me when he was campaigning for governor, even against Brian. He seems like he understands exactly what old Koop doesn't. Montanans will sometimes let you get away with BS, but not if you then rub it in their faces. Wanker.
Posted by: V | April 23, 2005 at 12:37 PM
Haha, sorry I missed that Wulfgar. I knew the news was a little dated, but figured I'd relate it being that I'd spent considerable time talking trash about the Rep's performance during the previous week.
Posted by: Lamnidae | April 25, 2005 at 04:29 PM
Honestly not a problem, I was just pokin' a stick atcha'. Seriously, I love what you folks are doing at LitW. Please keep it up.
Posted by: Wulfgar | April 25, 2005 at 05:15 PM
Send Koopman up to the Poconos... some counties here ARE crack smokin' crazy! If he's a Republican and has a pulse, he can win.
Posted by: -=e=- | April 27, 2005 at 06:45 PM
Down with Koopman, up with somebody who isn't crazy!
Posted by: Mark Wilson | May 02, 2005 at 10:35 PM