I couldn't be more pleased with yesterday's primary results. Yes, some Dem candidates were not in the lead - neither were plenty of GOP folks.
Shane Gardner and Mike Briggs both made impressive showings, lets hope the other two candidates get behind Shane for the general. Mike Briggs in the meantime appears to have the 18th District locked in, thanks to his excellent on-the-ground campaigning - but needs to reach out to disaffected GOP folks more (given the even split between the incumbent and the GOP challenger).
Looks like Liz Pike hit the ground running in the 18th too, whomping Maureen Cunningham.
It intrigues me that Jaime Hererra-Buetler's two opponents (on the left and the Tea Party right) combined got more votes than her. Can Delavar combine forces with Dingenthal? Bob Dingenthal, you gotta move more to the right in order to best H-B out of office come November. Step it up.
Monica Stonier is another person who needs to step it up here in order to retain office this fall. Perhaps she can ally with some of the more libertarian folks in the 17th, given Rockhold's 10% showing on that ticket for the 17th's other seat? C'mon Monica, not another squeaker. My tummy can't handle it.
Jim Moeller and Sharon Wylie whomped their opponents in the 49th - no surprise there. Sad Carolyn Crain didn't survive the primary, it wouldve been fun to hear what County GOP does in reaction to her loveliness. Here's hoping Carolyn continues to tilt at windmills - maybe run for weasel-like Madore's seat? Please? It'd be oh so fun.
Thrilled District 3 residents retained good sense and gave Craig Pridemore the nod for Commissioner, 12 points above Jeanne Stewart. Jeanne - distance yourself from Madore and you may find District 3 more your liking. Craig - get more strident against Madore, same advice.
Deanna Paulli-Hammond has got to STEP IT UP to be County Clerk, thankful there's a fall rematch. Same thing with Lauren Colas for Treasurer - its clear Treasury under Lasher has lost its way and moral compass, and is overzealous in nitpicking for pennies. Waste of our dollars to go after those itty-bitty cents.
I'm pleased voter turnout was 22% as of this morning - above last fall's general election (18%). Lets get this number up to a THIRD of voters for November, please? At least? I'd like our NEW COUNTY CHARTER TO PASS!
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