#6 Dave Tritt: The last time I put Tritt on my list I upset someone high up in the Sheriff’s Office. Why? Because I am challenging the thinking of the GOBN. I'm sure I will hear from them again. Golding is a certified, card carrying member of the GOBN. He has the golf pictures on his website to prove it. He benefited from his connections and we have been reaping the “benefits” ever since. We have an inadequate Southern Precinct in the worst crime area of the county. That does not show the gangs that we are serious about their elimination. Just last week at the Harford Republican Club meeting Golding said, “Gangs have a right to exist.” Not in my county. He then said that democrats consider us (Republicans) a gang. I don't think he gets it. You can legalese your way around confronting the issue all you want but violent gangs do not have the right to exist. I have written about the southern end of the county before and I believe that Golding too has Dontcareitis. As long as Rt. 40 problems stay Rt. 40 problems we are all safe. If Paula Mullis's goal of fixing up Edgewood is to be realized I think we will need change in the Sheriff's Office.
Golding will play the experience card because it is the only card he has. He cannot run on his actions during the last 3 years. This is where his supporters list the 3 stock things he has done. Did he get a Southern Precinct? Did he increase recruiting numbers? Did he prevent gangs from establishing? I am sorry but I am just unimpressed with this man. He stumbled into a political office and he is still stumbling.
#7 34A Team: We have a rare opportunity to get rid of James. We all need to support Pate and Kohl as much as possible. I am starting to think that Jacobs will not have a real challenger. Someone may throw their hat in the ring but it will be token opposition. There are no real heavy hitters in the district other than James. I feel that James is just waiting for Nancy to retire and I do not see that happening any time soon. This District is as diverse as any in the state (unconstitutional as well). I think the only District as crazy as District 34 is District 7, both right here in good old Harford County (hmm, I wonder who they tried to screw in redistricting).
James is a liberal and I just don’t like liberals. It would be an amazing thing to have an entirely Republican delegation in both the Senate and the House. We need to begin to change this state one seat at a time. A few other counties will hopefully take care of their dems this year and we need to take care of ours. The problem with James is that she blends in. She blends in with the conservatives when Busch lets her and stands with the dems when he can’t let her vote go. I find it quite unnerving that one of our elected representatives is controlled by Michael Busch. We should control our representatives. This is how the conversation goes:
James: Mr. Busch, can I vote with you guys today?
Busch: No, Mary. We can’t lose your seat up there in Hickville.
James: Ok, Mr. Busch. Maybe tomorrow?
Busch: Don’t think so. We have enough votes to override Satan’s veto. Keep acting like a conservative for now.
Let’s get someone in Annapolis who can stand up for what they believe in and not what they are told to believe in.
#8 District 7 House of Delegates Candidate from Harford County: With approximately 25% of the voters in District 7 living in Harford County, I think it is important that someone represent District 7 in Annapolis who is from Harford County. The state and county numbers for this district are very different. The 2002 State statistics show 27,292 Harford Countians living in District 7. However, the 2006 Harford County statistics show only 19,246. Why the disparity? I have no idea. I seriously doubt 8,000 people from District 7 have left Harford County in the last 4 years. Whatever the number is I feel that 25% justifies having one Delegate from Harford County. I think J.B. Jennings has an office in Joppatowne but I may be wrong. The funny thing about this one is that I do not feel poorly served by McDonough, Impallaria, or Jennings. I honestly do not know much about them and do not see them around here a whole lot. They were kind of thrust upon us and we are still adjusting to the fact that we have three districts representing us. I do not have any one person in mind who needs to be replaced. I have heard some rumblings about Impallaria being the weakest link. Whether that is true I will leave up to you all. I feel the numbers show that we should have one of the three seats.
#9 Harford Senators: If it is not broken, don’t fix it. When Senator Hooper hangs up his political boots he will be near impossible to replace. Glassman is showing that he is not a suitable replacement. I just pray that he stays healthy. I could see Bob Cassilly replacing Senator Hooper one day. I do not know what kind of relationship those two have if any. I think they are both honorable men and seem to not be afraid to speak their minds. I do not agree with Cassilly some of the time but I do respect him.
Senator Jacobs will be around for quite some time. She is unopposed at the moment and will be helping Pate and Kohl out. I have not heard one rumor about a challenger but my connections stop at the Susquehanna River. Cecil County could one day put forth a challenge to Jacobs but that will not come for at least another 4-8 years.
Senator Harris will one day run for House of Representatives. The rumors have this happening in two years. He has a ridiculous amount of money in his war chest and will be able to put on a good show against Gilchrest. I would be proud to have Andy Harris represent me in Congress. He is not a Harford Countian but he will do.
#10 Bill Christoforo: Bill is probably a member of the GOBN. He is very well connected. He will win not because of his connections but because his opponent, Harry Hopkins, is a party switcher and he actually has some good ideas. His campaign material says that he will work to repeal the Maryland inheritance tax, modernize the office, outreach to seniors making sure their estate documents are in order, and assist the needy with lawyers. Sounds good to me. You win.
Bill has been a decent leader of the party. I think we need to modernize the party and that has not happened. I would volunteer but I have more fun doing this. I do not see this race getting dirty or even that heated. We will see. When people run for these offices I always ask why. I question why offices like this are even elected positions. They are nothing more than popularity contests. It does not really even matter if they are a democrat or Republican. Bill wants a nice cushy job and he will get it