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Republican congressional candidate Derek Myers of Ohio had a bit of a whoopsie moment as he accidentally hit send on a fake concession video before the election results were even in. Talk about counting your chickens before they hatch! Myers, in his premature video, graciously congratulated the winner of the primary race, even though the race hadn’t officially ended. Classic case of jumping the gun!
Political Candidate Accidentally Sends Out Fake Concession Video Before Results Come In https://t.co/wDpgsVcsS0 via @DailyCaller
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In his premature concession speech, Myers made sure to mention his support for President Trump, because what’s a Republican speech without a nod to the big man himself, am I right? The eagerness to tout his Trump loyalty could have been his downfall, but hey, at least he’s committed to the brand, right?
But wait, there’s more! Myers’ team not only sent out the premature video but also prematurely issued a concession statement via email to the press. It’s like he was handing out participation trophies before the game was even over! The level of premature concession overload here is truly impressive.
In the end, Myers barely made a blip on the electoral radar, receiving a measly 1.5% of the vote. It’s like showing up to a party and realizing you’re not even on the guest list. Ouch. Meanwhile, the real winner of the primary, David Taylor, swooped in with 25.4% of the vote. Talk about a landslide victory!
All in all, Derek Myers’ premature concession saga serves as a cautionary tale in the world of politics – patience is a virtue, especially when it comes to conceding defeat. Maybe next time, Myers should wait for the actual results before popping the champagne. Lesson learned…hopefully!
