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Originally posted by Terp Fan
Okay, obviously my original source of information was not correct. After researching more, I'll give you that I did not include undeclared and independents in my numbers.
But, I would totally disagree with your statement that "The wirte-in candidate would have another advantage in my mind, that being the stir it would cause in the local news and the short term memory of most folk. " There is a write in candidate in one of the Commissioner races, but the Enterprise made no mention of it yesterday. And another thing, I believe a candidate needs the support of a political party in order to run. The republican party has a candidate already, like it or not. And trust me, I don't like it either.
No I will not be happy if McKay wins. But I will be even more unhappy if Julie does. That is why I don't think Rocky should do a write in.. it will guarantee a win for Julie. |
Reading Maryland election guidelines, located at
http://www.elections.state.md.us/cam...e/sg_02.html#3 there is nothing required for party affiliation for a person to file as a write-in candidate.
As to whether or not a candidate attempting this would be successful or cause another candidate to lose because of splitting the vote I am unsure if that would happen or not. I feel that Rocky would have been the best to go up against Ms. Randall. Especially when this area has almost as many undeclared as it does declared voters. It could certainly be interesting.
As to my assertion about an advantage of a write-in candidate, I still feel that way, especially in a local race such as this. It would all be a matter of timing and how well received the candidate is (which I think Rocky would be well received). The fact that the Emptyprize didn’t recognize a write-in candidate that you are aware of in their latest edition is of no surprise to me (BTW who is it and what district does it impact?). They have their agenda and will support their candidates without giving any print space to opponents. They have done this for years and probably sway many voters that don’t seek information on the candidates.
I really think it sucks that such a small portion of the county has been able to determine our choices for the commissioners. But such is life and I too will vote McKay if there is no other choice. All I have been trying to do is show that there is another avenue to get a decent person into office. If Rocky chooses to use it I will certainly give him my support and try to convince every voter I come upon to do the same. It isn’t about McKay or Randall winning or losing, it is about getting the best person into the position.