My campaign poster

[Anita Garcia]

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ANNIE SPELL FOR CITY COUNCIL
535 East Boston Street
Covington, LA 70433

[Olney Blue]

1. Is that you?! Very Annie Hall.....

[Anita Garcia]

7. Thanks!

[liberaldemocrat7]

61. If anyone needs t shirts bumper stickers or buttons made up

send me private mail and I will sell them in my store if you like and get people to buy from the store.

[lies and propaganda]

2. OMG! awesome!

Im from Shreveport, good luck!

[Anita Garcia]

8. Thanks, do you know any body down here?

:)

[lies and propaganda]

66. I have a lot of family in Shreveport

and a lot of friends in NO and BR..

If theres any word I can pass along or anything i can do, just let me know!

[EFerrari]

3. Okay, Annie -- what's that in your other hand?

lol

:)

[Anita Garcia]

9. Hmmm

What do you think?

[EFerrari]

15. A very small but lethal pitchfork? lol

When is the election?

[Anita Garcia]

16. March 31st

Soon, soon, soon.
I'll let you know when the site is up and rocking!

[EFerrari]

17. Please do! I'm working on putting an impeachment group up

on its feet here in SF. Which means a website and tee-shirts and some rabble rousing. Cynthia McKinney will be across the bay tomorrow for the Berkeley group. Maybe I can cut a few out from the herd there. :evilgrin:

Looks like we're both having a busy month.

Go forth and conquer! :toast:

[Anita Garcia]

20. You rock and that is why I love you!

[EFerrari]

26. LOL! I'll take it! Thank you!

That is a lovely picture, Annie. When your campaign is over, maybe you can auction it off in the Lounge.


:hug:
:grouphug:

[cool user name]

65. I love your look, Annie!

[Robeson]

33. I think it looks great...

...makes you look like a real person, instead of a cardboard cut-out...:thumbsup:

[Anita Garcia]

38. That's good.

I don't want to look like a cardboard cut-out...ever.
:)

[illinoisprogressive]

4. I love it. really do.

[Anita Garcia]

10. Thanks.

I'm not a photo person.

[Straight Shooter]

5. Louisiana? The ad looks very northeastern to me.

It reminds me of ad work for The Gap or something. Great photographer. Very very nice!

:thumbsup:

[Anita Garcia]

11. Leonard Joseph

in Covington, Louisiana.
He is a great guy, too!

[Straight Shooter]

22. Please tell Mr. Joseph that I live in a town filled with great photographers.

And his work is sensational. The more I look at the composition, the more I appreciate the artistry.

Of course, he had a great subject to work with, too, don'tcha know? ;)

[Anita Garcia]

24. I don't know about the subject,

But Leonard is an artist. He does wonderful work. He asks for no credit. Every time I try to get him some attention he responds, "this is not about me, this is about you. Say nothing about me." I don't take direction very well. I will suffer his wrath, but I am going to tell him how much you have liked his photography.

[Straight Shooter]

35. You are much too modest. You take a great picture.

I did look up Leonard Joseph on the Internet. I wanted to see his other photographs. I found nothing :)

Perhaps someday he'll change his mind and seek a bit of applause for his work. It's so difficult to take good portraits that reveal the character of the subject without it being "in your face." He shows you as you are, and obviously has a talent for putting people at ease. (Gawd, how I hate having my picture taken.)

You don't take direction very well? You have a mind of your own? You must be a Democrat! :P

[Anita Garcia]

39. Yes, I AM a democrat!

[smalll]

48. You beat me to it -

It struck me as a Gap ad as well. It's very nice, very well done. But that look on our candidate's face - it is standard issue these days for advertising products of all sorts, but when it's about being a "Councilman at Large," it just comes across to me as a little too orgasmic. Maybe that's just me. Not that orgasmic is necessarily bad.

[Monkeyman]

6. Dam if I was 30 years younger LOL

Nice

[Anita Garcia]

12. Thank you.

[EFerrari]

18. Me, too, Monkeyman.

:rofl:

[Ioo]

13. OMG that is such great style!

I mean it, that is the most catching ad I have seen.

[Anita Garcia]

14. Wow. Thank you.

Again. I'm very camera shy. I'll post a link when the website is up and complete.

[HCE SuiGeneris]

19. Beautiful style...

Wishing you great success and applauding your efforts! :bounce: :kick:

[Anita Garcia]

21. Thanks! It means a lot

I am not the darling of freeperville and other sites...that's why I love it here! You all give me the strength and courage to move forward!

[GliderGuider]

23. It's lovely, but it doesn't say Vote Annie

This poster says Annie is good natured but shy.
I would like to see more confidence. I really want to look into your eyes and see someone who will represent constituents, will be an advocate, will not suffer fools gladly. Show me your eyes.

[frogcycle]

25. i would like to see more

naaaahhh... too easy

[EFerrari]

28. . . .

:spank:

[Anita Garcia]

27. Here are my eyes

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[KingBob]

32. I looked into this

I found out about this girl while at Mardi Gras in Covington and started asking questions. I wish I lived in Covington so I could vote for her. Unfortunately, I live in what's left of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Since I can't vote for her, I'm sending her a check to:

ANNIE SPELL FOR CITY COUNCIL
535 EAST BOSTON STREET
COVINGTON, LA 70433.


A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.

Former Republican, now awake.

[Anita Garcia]

37. Thank you

Thank you. I am touched by generosity. I know that Mississippi was hit hard by Katrina. My husband's Grandmother, Aunt and Cousin lost their house in Waveland. I know that you are all still suffering. It means a lot to me that you would offer to support me. Did the coast celebrate this year? Did you like Mardi Gras in Covington?

[Usrename]

49. Welcome to DU KingBob!

former Republican, huh? welcome back from the dark side.

:toast:

[GliderGuider]

51. Yes!

I see a direct, no-nonsense professional. I see compassion in your smile combined with a motherly don't-mess-with-me attitude.

VOTE ANNIE!

[Anita Garcia]

57. I hope the voters see what you see!

[Czolgosz]

54. I much prefer this picture as an ad over the picture posted in the OP. This photo where you are

making eye contact with your audience promotes you better. A Gap ad shows attractive people having a good time in Gap clothes and they do not make eye contact with the camera because that draws attention from the model to scene portrayed, which is the image that is being used to sell the clothes. In a political ad, however, you really need the candidate to connect with the audience (voters). This photo accomplishes that goal very well.

Good luck.

[Anita Garcia]

58. Thanks. I like it too

[Richard Steele]

31. I agree (and I only offer this criticism because I'd like her to win)...

It's a GREAT photo, but a bad campaign poster.

It doesn't say "Vote Annie", it says "Sweater Sale at the Gap".

Seriously, I thought that's what it was at first- and that's not good.

[Straight Shooter]

36. No, it is good. Think about it.

We don't know the demographics of Covington. Annie does, and the photographer does. This ad is aimed at Covington residents.

When you see the ad, do you think you'll remember it? Does it create a positive experience, promoting the candidate without slamming anyone else? Yes.

I like the non-noisy effect of this ad. It's very warm and appealing.

[Anita Garcia]

40. I understand

I understand your point. It is well taken.

[Richard Steele]

55. To be fair, Straight Shooter makes a good point just above:

That I don't know the audience you are trying
to address with this ad.

You certainly know the people in your area better
than I do, so perhaps my concerns aren't applicable
to your situation. Perhaps what I see as a negative
will actually appeal to them & make your poster stand out
from the pack.

It really -IS- a good photo, y'know. :thumbsup:

[conscious evolution]

42. I thought that too.

But I think that will make it an effective add.It's different.And voters want different now.

[roguevalley]

29. how tremendous is this. wonderful. good luck with your campaign.

my dad was councilman of Soldotna twice. you can make a difference.

[Anita Garcia]

30. Soldotna sounds lovely.

"Join us where the world famous Kenai River flows, home of the world’s largest King Salmon! With Soldotna as your home base while visiting the Kenai Peninsula, you’ll enjoy the best of Alaska at your doorstep. Of course Soldotna is famous for world class fishing and fabulous accommodations, but did you know that the list of other activities is endless as well! Wildlife viewing, flightseeing, flyout fishing and bear viewing, bird watching, horseback riding, canoe and hiking trips, winter recreation, shopping, gourmet dining and more await you on your next visit!"<http://www.soldotnachamber.com/>

[roguevalley]

34. it is. if you ever come up, I will show you the place where a friend

caught the largest king salmon ever, 96 or so pounds. :)

[Anita Garcia]

41. 96 or so pounds?

Was it wearing a sweater?
I would love to see Alaska. One day, I will.

[roguevalley]

63. BWAHAHA! It was wearing tattoos. :) Come up some time. You are

very welcome here.

[Chichiri]

43. Will you marry me?

Seriously. I want you.

[Anita Garcia]

44. I'm sorry

I'm happily married to a wonderful man who makes me coffee every morning and sings Rocky Raccoon to my eight year old every night.

[conscious evolution]

46. Those are family values I can support!

Rocky Raccoon.

That's pretty cool.

[EFerrari]

45. kick

[Kurovski]

47. K&R.

:thumbsup:

[mmonk]

50. Very nice. The smile shows great touch.

[Sammy Pepys]

52. Very cool!

Although, to be honest, if I saw this ad driving down the street or maybe even walking by it wouldn't occur to me that this was a campaign ad or that you were a candidate for office. I'd think it was an ad for a clothing store/designer named Annie Spell. I think the position you're running for needs to be highlighted a lot more. Or, as one poster suggested, throw "vote for..." in there somewhere. Not trying to be mean, just trying to help you win!

[Anita Garcia]

56. Yes, "vote for" would make it more clear

And our mailers do ask for the vote.

[helderheid]

53. Excellent!

:applause:

[Anita Garcia]

59. ooga, booga!

[helderheid]

60. smooga wooga!

:hi:

[uppityperson]

62. Very nice poster and the 1 from your website too.

Seems you have gotten a lot of good feedback about both. Nice pictures of you, both of them. You are such a strong person, an interesting combination of dainty/petite and strength, good to get a couple pictures out there that can show both or either side of you. Makes you very human, and shows you can get done what needs to get done. You are no pushover, and I know you scare some people with your strength (observation shortly post Katrina time, but then the ones you scared were in need of getting their egos put down), but then again you are just a very nice sweet caring mom person too.

Very nice and thanks for posting these.

[byronius]

64. That's It. Very Nice. I think many, many people trust sincere informality.

You're ahead of the curve. Very appealing. Well done.

[B Calm]

67. Looks great!

[JNelson6563]

68. You go girl!

:toast: :party: :toast: :party:

I look forward to reading of your victory!

Julie