The Johnson County Democratic Club and the Johnson County Democratic Central Committee acquired a store front campaign headquarters location in downtown Warrensburg at 128 N. Holden at the beginning of the month. In the ensuing days volunteers have descended on the location to clean, decorate, and staff headquarters for its various functions. It is a high traffic location and quite visible to the general public.

A Democratic candidate’s 4 x 6 sign facing the courthouse and the statue of “Old Drum” on the square.

Since headquarters has opened there has been a steady stream of individuals walking in to get bumper stickers, campaign literature, and yard signs. And yes, the phone bank is up and running.

Location, location, location. The Johnson County Democratic Party campaign headquarters in Warrensburg. Note the fortuitous traffic sign placement.

And those large signs on the sides of buildings?

It appears that somebody started clutching their pearls and complained to the city that the signs didn’t conform with city ordinances. A representative of the city supposedly came by headquarters to take a look at the offending sign (affixed with lag bolts), laughed, and said, “It looks permanent to me.” He smiled and chuckled to himself as he walked away. Supposedly.

Given the interest and traffic at Democratic headquarters the republican brand doesn’t seem to be doing so well. You’d think they’d worry about that more than the placement of Democratic campaign signs.