My brief political career

My Brief Political Career
The party approached me to run for city council.I told them that I was 75 years old and did not have an excess money, but if they needed me I would run. And so I became a canidate.
The idea was that in an off year election there would be very little public interest. I would be unopposed in the primary.Since the mayor's race would likely not be contested there would be even less interest and a small percentage of the qualified voters might be enough to win.
I was of course running against a 4-term incumbent, but not to worry, I might be able to pull off an upset.
A week later the picture changed completely. The incumbent decided to retire and several people were now interested in the job. Amoung them was a very good canidate with money and experience.This would mean that I would have to win a tough primary fight and then the general.Facing superior forces, I chose the intelligent path and decided to retire.
several people have done some serious work for my campaign and I appreciate the confidence that they had in me, Thank you very much!
Several people made finiancial contributions to the campaign and that is also much appreciated. I have destroyed any checks that I received. Thank you very much!
Inthe shortest political career in history, I have not come away with any deep or important thoughts. I did find out who my friends are, which is worth a lot.
The Republic willjust have to survive with out my piublic service.
On balance, I am sure itis for the best and the Republic will be just fine.