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NorthBeachPerso

Honorary SMIB
His constituency is clearly "north" of us. ;-) So if you knew we don't vote for him..why your post saying we do? Or did you mean it should be less than 40-ish percent down here? I'll certainly agree with that.
With 42% of the voters in St. Mary's voting for Hoyer you absolutely know someone, probably multiple someones, who did vote for him.

As much as Hoyer is hated people are really going to get apoplexy with his replacement when the time comes. Try Rushern Baker, the Rev. C. Anthony Muse, Donna Edwards or Marilyn Bland on for size.

Same thing will happen with Hoyer as happened with Thomas V. "Mike" Miller. People bitched and complained about him (and to be honest he threw a lot of money at Calvert over the years) but he's been replaced by someone who isn't quite sure where the County even is.
 

Gilligan

#*! boat!
PREMO Member
With 42% of the voters in St. Mary's voting for Hoyer you absolutely know someone, probably multiple someones, who did vote for him.
They must hide it well. ;-p Either that or - my preferred explanation - it's simply that I do not associate with the riff raff; only the 58% that are rational.
 

TPD

the poor dad
There was a candidate meet and greet tonight at Ridge Firehouse. Out of the 40-50 people that were there, I was one of about 3 that was not running for office or associated with someone running for office. Very disappointed in the turnout of the voters but did have lots of candidates there. I had one-on-one time with many of them - Fritz, Sterling, Hall, Fleenor, Rey, Colvin, Hewitt, Bender, Palombi.

This was my first time actually talking to Palombi one on one. Very impressed with him. Because of the redistricting, his chances of beating Steny are better than last election. He is optimistic. I got a sign from him to place on my property. I need to look up his website and attend one of his fundraisers.

I asked both Hall and Sterling what they would do WHEN the next pandemic hits. Neither gave me a straight answer. I think its an easy question- would you follow in the steps of your predecessor or would you do it differently. Based on my interpretation of Hall‘s run around answer, he would do the same as his predecessor. Based on my interpretation of Sterlings political speak, she would do it differently.

Glad I attended, even though it was damn hot (no AC at RVFD). Just putting my name and face in front of the candidates puts me higher on their call-back list if they are elected and I need help.
 

LightRoasted

If I may ...
For your consideration ...

Just putting my name and face in front of the candidates puts me higher on their call-back list if they are elected and I need help.
You mean help in keeping your favorite bestie Dr. friend on a leash?
 
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ginwoman

Well-Known Member
There was a candidate meet and greet tonight at Ridge Firehouse. Out of the 40-50 people that were there, I was one of about 3 that was not running for office or associated with someone running for office. Very disappointed in the turnout of the voters but did have lots of candidates there. I had one-on-one time with many of them - Fritz, Sterling, Hall, Fleenor, Rey, Colvin, Hewitt, Bender, Palombi.

This was my first time actually talking to Palombi one on one. Very impressed with him. Because of the redistricting, his chances of beating Steny are better than last election. He is optimistic. I got a sign from him to place on my property. I need to look up his website and attend one of his fundraisers.

I asked both Hall and Sterling what they would do WHEN the next pandemic hits. Neither gave me a straight answer. I think its an easy question- would you follow in the steps of your predecessor or would you do it differently. Based on my interpretation of Hall‘s run around answer, he would do the same as his predecessor. Based on my interpretation of Sterlings political speak, she would do it differently.

Glad I attended, even though it was damn hot (no AC at RVFD). Just putting my name and face in front of the candidates puts me higher on their call-back list if they are elected and I need help.
No A/C? That's not good. Maybe that's why there wasn't a better turn out. Glad you spoke to some of them.
 

DogWhisperer

Active Member
There was a candidate meet and greet tonight at Ridge Firehouse. Out of the 40-50 people that were there, I was one of about 3 that was not running for office or associated with someone running for office. Very disappointed in the turnout of the voters but did have lots of candidates there. I had one-on-one time with many of them - Fritz, Sterling, Hall, Fleenor, Rey, Colvin, Hewitt, Bender, Palombi.

This was my first time actually talking to Palombi one on one. Very impressed with him. Because of the redistricting, his chances of beating Steny are better than last election. He is optimistic. I got a sign from him to place on my property. I need to look up his website and attend one of his fundraisers.

I asked both Hall and Sterling what they would do WHEN the next pandemic hits. Neither gave me a straight answer. I think its an easy question- would you follow in the steps of your predecessor or would you do it differently. Based on my interpretation of Hall‘s run around answer, he would do the same as his predecessor. Based on my interpretation of Sterlings political speak, she would do it differently.

Glad I attended, even though it was damn hot (no AC at RVFD). Just putting my name and face in front of the candidates puts me higher on their call-back list if they are elected and I need help.
Chris Palombi is a great guy! I've known him for over 10 years through ice hockey. He's got my vote!
 

Ken King

A little rusty but not crusty
PREMO Member
Just putting my name and face in front of the candidates puts me higher on their call-back list if they are elected and I need help.
Pretty sure they all have received your "dossier" (to include mugshots) from some of those in the current administration.
 

TPD

the poor dad
No A/C? That's not good. Maybe that's why there wasn't a better turn out. Glad you spoke to some of them.
Talk about making a candidate sweat with the questions I was asking...

The event was held in the area where they park the fire trucks – that has never been air-conditioned. It just shows the locals who can stand the heat and who can’t!
 

Grumpy

Well-Known Member
This was my first time actually talking to Palombi one on one. Very impressed with him. Because of the redistricting, his chances of beating Steny are better than last election. He is optimistic. I got a sign from him to place on my property. I need to look up his website and attend one of his fundraisers.
I've known Chris for over 20 years, impressed with him as a kid and more impressed now that he is an adult.
 

rio

Well-Known Member
I very recently met BJ Hall at a drinking establishment in L'town. He was there with a friend who with my husband and I were the only customers at the time. BJ was nice enough to talk with, but as I was there to relax and have a drink, I didn't really get into politics with him. I did find out that he is the former president of the local NAACP and is only running as a republican because he feels it gives him a better chance of getting elected in this county.
 
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