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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm suspicious of someone, like Blair, who tries to buy an election. He must be expecting some sort of payout. [/quote]

I’m both suspicious of someone who tries to buy an election, and suspicious of someone who seems to seek out only top leadership roles — without the skills that can come from paying your dues. I would be less skeptical of Blair if he had spent his time since the last election doing something more obviously community-minded then preparing to run again in this one.
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A top leadership role? It’s county executive peeps. There have been plenty of examples of politicians going straight to much higher offices than that.  Look, if you think Elrich’s many years in local govt made him a good CE, by all means vote to re-elect him. Or if you think Reimer’s putzing around on the council would make him a good CE, then vote for him.  But look at the quality of their years in local government rather than just the quantity.[/quote]

I actually quite agree with you about the quality of their years in government. The issue here, for me, is that as a known entity in a government role, with Blair, I have zero.  And so far, few of the Blair supporters have suggested specifics that, for me, mitigate that.  I haven’t voted yet. I am earnestly seeking reasons that might make me view Blair as a good candidate — beyond being a wealthy white businessman who does well for himself and who has connections with developers.

And, yes, I know what the position is, and, as you might imagine, I’d have concerns about “plenty of … politicians going straight to much higher offices” as well.  [/quote]

Electing anyone for their first office takes a leap of faith, I’ll give you that.  I voted for Krasnow last time because I felt similarly and underestimated just how much the race was between Blair and Elrich.  Easier decision this time around, as I don’t think Elrich has been a good leader/manager. But I recommend you read/listen to the various resources out there and make your own decision.[/quote]

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