Who Cares?

I just noticed that Robin Yess posted a comment to one of her own articles wherein she said:

"I hope that Richard does not run. It wouldn’t be good on many levels and I think he made a bad decision when he stayed in the Mayor’s race on the Conservative line last year. He helped no one with that maneuver"

I have received multiple phone calls, e-mails, and text messages wondering whether I am going to respond to Robin's latest tirade.  I do not really think any of her statements or antics require a substantial response, but I will just briefly say 3 things.

First, as to my running on the Conservative line for Mayor in 2011, it was a matter of honor.  I gave my word to the Conservative Party that I would run on their line regardless of the outcome of the Republican Primary.  I keep my word even if doing so does not "help" the political machinations of others.  To me, one's word and honor are more important than politics.  I therefore make no apology for keeping my word.

Second, I am not planning on running this year against Kevin.  If I did, however, I would fare a heck of a lot better than the 30% that Robin obtained in 2008.  

Finally, considering that Robin is the only person ever forced to resign the position of County Chairman of the Republican County Committee or face a vote of no confidence, I have little faith in any of her political prognostications or opinions.  Put another way, I just do not care what she says about me or anyone else.

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UPDATE

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In response to my post, Robin has added yet another foolish comment.  She writes:

"Could somebody ask Rich Cahill if it would have been a good idea for Rick Lazio to run on the Conservative line even though he lost the Republican Primary to Carl Paladino in the last Governor’s race? Mayor or Governor is still apples to apples. Point made."

My answer is quite simple.  In the case of Rick Lazio, Michael Long and the State Conservatives asked Rick Lazio to step aside and allow them to back another candidate.  Rich agreed.

If the Ulster and City Conservatives had asked me to step aside, I would have done so.  They did not.  In fact, they made it clear to me that they were holding me to my word and wanted me to run.  I honored my word and ran.

Perhaps Robin should try something new.  Maybe --just maybe-- she should learn the facts before engaging her mouth -- or computer keyboard as the case may be.