A “Lion of the People”? Really?

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Recently a friend of mine sent me a link to something called the “People’s Campaign”. It led me to a Democratic Florida State Representative candidate from District 83, Gary J. Lew, whose name apparently means “lion” and is calling himself “a lion of the people”. I have to ask the man who reminds me of Saturday Night Live’s Seth Meyers, really? Really?

Jordan Raynor asked on Twitter today “What’s the #1 mistake you see politicians making online?”. I would answer besides not using social networks to reach out to constituents, that having incomplete websites or vague stands on the issues can be just as harmful, which is true in this case. His bio is nonexistent, which suggests he hasn’t done anything. It makes it tough to believe that Mr. Lew “will lead the crusade against corruption here in Florida”. How do you intend to go about this if elected? No specifics whatsoever.

“Gary demands Universal Heath Care once and for all.” What does this even mean, “once and for all”? He wants “stricter” environmental regulations but no explanation of what that means. He does leave a quote, however: “There can never be justice in a society where both our elderly and youth are exposed to dangerous pollutants.” -Gary J. Lew

I would hope that this would be an example to Republican candidates in 2010 of what not to do. It’s pretty simple. Make sure potential voters know where you actually stand on the issues, and don’t give yourself a pompous title like “Lion of the People”, no matter how clever you think it is.