The speaker shares their journey into paleta politics and their motivation for running for the treasurer's office in 2010. They mention that the previous treasurer was lazy and ineffective, which troubled them since the state's finances were tight. During a conversation, the old treasurer confidently claimed that no one had ever beaten a sitting Republican in a statewide primary, which motivated the speaker to run. They decided to enter the race just two weeks before the filing date, believing they just needed to win the primary to be successful.
The speaker succeeded in defeating the old treasurer, winning in every county and even in the treasurer's home precinct. They hoped this victory would inspire more people to run for office, but have since observed a lack of quality candidates in subsequent elections. The speaker reflects on how they are quick to move on from conflicts, but some people seem to hold grudges.
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