Contreras & Hicks Debate
This is video of the debate between Richard Contreras and Judge Hicks at the Burges High School / City Rep Acosta Debate.
What is noteworthy about this debate performance is the noticeable difference in the presentation of Richard Contreras. He was pretty negative earlier in the campaign and it wasn't well received. He was a much more positive candidate in this debate, which might be because his opponent in the primary wasn't in attendance.
Judge Hicks seemed a little uncomfortable and uptight at first but he seemed to eventually hit his stride and ended with a very strong closing statement.
Judge Hicks seems like a nice guy, but I'd be lying to you if I said I think he'll win. He won't. He's going to lose. The Republicans hit the high water mark with Judge Antcliff when he lost to Judge Lizarraga 2 years ago. He came within striking distance of Lizarraga, but there's a reason that happened.
Antcliff has been running every two years for at least 6 years now. It took him that long to build a critical mass of name recognition. Furthermore, two years ago was a different election. I think two years ago was the high-water mark of the Tea Party and represented the best performance a Republican will have in El Paso County. He's spent a lot of money, time, and effort building his brand.
Hicks has a long way to go. Which is why he'll lose in this go around.
But he seems to be a great judge and I've not heard a single negative thing about him from the courthouse.
What is noteworthy about this debate performance is the noticeable difference in the presentation of Richard Contreras. He was pretty negative earlier in the campaign and it wasn't well received. He was a much more positive candidate in this debate, which might be because his opponent in the primary wasn't in attendance.
Judge Hicks seemed a little uncomfortable and uptight at first but he seemed to eventually hit his stride and ended with a very strong closing statement.
Judge Hicks seems like a nice guy, but I'd be lying to you if I said I think he'll win. He won't. He's going to lose. The Republicans hit the high water mark with Judge Antcliff when he lost to Judge Lizarraga 2 years ago. He came within striking distance of Lizarraga, but there's a reason that happened.
Antcliff has been running every two years for at least 6 years now. It took him that long to build a critical mass of name recognition. Furthermore, two years ago was a different election. I think two years ago was the high-water mark of the Tea Party and represented the best performance a Republican will have in El Paso County. He's spent a lot of money, time, and effort building his brand.
Hicks has a long way to go. Which is why he'll lose in this go around.
But he seems to be a great judge and I've not heard a single negative thing about him from the courthouse.
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