Bobb for Mayor?

by skigurl on Apr 23, 2009 10:49 AM PDT Comment 12 comments

If this has been posted elsewhere I apologize, but I didn't see it. I think this is the best news we've had in a long time about the chances for the A's to find a new home in Oakland. Bobb was our champion when no one else was, and I will do anything I can to help him get elected. According to the article, he is currently looking for a home in Oakland. There's a really nice house down the street from me that just went up for sale -- now THAT would be grand!

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This could be awesome

Maybe a long shot, but wouldn’t it be nice if he was able to win and make something happen?

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by Flashfire on Apr 23, 2009 10:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I think this would be great for Oakland

Bobb was a good city manager, and would give Oakland some decent leadership, which has been sorely lacking with the two previous mayors.

I’d still like to see the A’s in SJ, but if Bobb were able to keep them in Oakland in a stadium that will enable them to compete with the big boys, I’m fine with that too.

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by doctorK on Apr 23, 2009 11:51 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't know if he's actually expressed the interest

but I do know that people are talking about Bobb as an alternative to Don Perata.

I think he would be a good choice.

by OaklandSi on Apr 23, 2009 11:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Did you read the article?

Perhaps I didn’t do a good job of establishing that the link is to an article from today’s Chron. He has definitely expressed the interest.

Losing this team would be a huge failure for this city and an affront to Oakland’s great sports legacy.

by skigurl on Apr 23, 2009 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

no, I didn't read today's article

I was referring to earlier articles and comments from people in Oakland. If he’s expressing an interest, even better.

by OaklandSi on Apr 23, 2009 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

When i saw this under recent fanposts,

I read it as Bobby (as in Crosby) for mayor? Needless to say, I was dissapointed when I realized Crosby won’t be seeking a new profession.

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by travdog6 on Apr 23, 2009 12:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Not to worry.

He will be soon enough. I’m thinking by 2011 at the latest.

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by alox on Apr 23, 2009 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol his name is Bob Bobb

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by Cheezombie on Apr 23, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Parents can be so cruel sometimes...

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by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 23, 2009 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't care if his name is Howdy Doody

…just get the job done!

Losing this team would be a huge failure for this city and an affront to Oakland’s great sports legacy.

by skigurl on Apr 23, 2009 5:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Would be great for Oakland

Being almost a lifelong resident, and a business owner in Oakland I think it would be the best thing to happen in Oakland politically in decades. I have no confidence in the current Oakland government, and with Perata it would just be more of the same. Bobb can get things done. Please run.

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by billyball1981 on Apr 23, 2009 6:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs