Comments on: Cecil County Exec: Pam Howard Files as Democrat; Michael A. Dawson Files as Smipkin Stand-in for GOP

By: Jackie

Jackie — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:32:08 +0000

Selecting the most qualified candidate for executive needs to be the top priority. Although the Smipkin machine is well-funded through papa Pipkin, they are very limited in people resources. I doubt they have three loyal clones in that district. Depending on who they nominate, it could further undermine their claim of “fiscal responsibility.” Appointing a “team” member who has shown anything but fiscal restraint could be the undoing of both daddy Smipkins. Dunn has already undermined and damaged them quite a bit with his own incompetence. I wonder if they would be willing to risk their own undoing by nominating another underling that could ruin them in the eyes of Cecil County Republican voters.

By: John U

John U — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:00:55 +0000

The replacement comes from the list supplied by the Central Committee, regardless of whether the council or exec chooses. Therefore the central committee ultimately makes the pick. A Smipkin Central Committee will only submit their clones, so Pipken and Smigiel will have the last say, whether Moore or Broomell wins.

By: Ed Burke

Ed Burke — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:21:59 +0000

SchoolMarm,
I believe that Rick was responding to your implication that bipartisanship is a bad term in Republican circles. His post regarding the Republican Club endorsement of Judge Murray(D) confirms that Republicans support good candidates regardless of party affiliation. I believe that the “Earth to SchoolMarm” comment references your apparent lack of knowledge regarding local politics. Hope this helps.