Dateline Carson — If the fairy tale concept of “ethnic diversity” were a serious subject rather than a faddish pull-toy for liberal extremists, Jim Dear would have remained city clerk of Carson today instead of being unemployed.
“White folks,” as white liberals have taken to calling their own kind, were scarce last evening at Mr. Dear’s spacious No on Recall headquarters, just beyond the reach of City Hall.
Blacks hovered around the circumspect, undemonstrative Mr. Dear from early in the evening until the losing verdict was declared by City Hall a breath after 10:30.
Asians hovered around him, hugged him and said they considered him their friend.
So did Hispanics – middle class-types, all.
Mr. Dear’s closest (and perhaps loneliest) ally at City Hall is Hispanic.
Still, the drumbeat never slows, let alone stops.
Jim Dear is a racist, this congenitally angry crowd bellows. Daily?
Since most voters pay sub-minimal attention to the political rhythms of their hometowns, the loudest voices often prevail.
This appears to be what has occurred in Carson.
Proving the ethnic-laced charges against Mr. Dear was not a requirement of this election for the reason noted above.
Accusing his opponents of tarnishing his reputation, lying about assertions, Mr. Dear mentioned his long-recognizable campaign-sign color scheme that had carried him through seven victories in nine elections,
The red, white and blue layout has been consistent, he said.
This time, said Mr. Dear, opponents copied the scheme and proceeded to tell the peripherally aware that “Yes on Recall” meant that Mr. Dear, popular in many quarters, would retain his office.
It worked.
Mr. Dear is gone – until next year’s election.
