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Walton County Meet the Candidates - Tuesday, July 15, 2008

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Smiling JOe said:
Wow! I must say that by listening to tonight's performances, some people seem to really stand out above the others. I think that most of these people running for office, have zero experience speaking to an audience. If the public made their decisions based solely on at a forum like tonight's, I think they would easily weed out 75% of the candidates. I was unimpressed with many of the candidates, especially the ones running for Sheriff. I thought one really sounded like a leader, and the remainder were maybe after the large salary or the power grab. I'm curious to hear feedback from others on this race, regarding tonight's performances. Also, do any candidates running for Sheriff ever smile? That was the stiffest looking group of people I've ever seen. For the Democrats hoping to fill that office with the lone Dem running, I wouldn't hold your breath. It is really weird that the Sheriff's race is tied to a party. There was no noticeable party difference on stage, and most of the guys were rather dull and boring, without much to say. (BTW, current Sheriff, Ralph Johnson did not show for tonight's event. -- surprise, surprise.)

Robert Nelson did well in his district's school board race.

Good job, Alan Osborne!
Bob Hudson, you looked pretty good up there, too, but Alan is going to give you a run for your money.

Normally, I agree with the old quote, "politicians are like diapers. You need to change them often." However, I think County Commissioner, Larry Jones, needs to stay in office, given his competition in his district.
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Thanks for the report, SJ! :clap:
 
Smiling JOe said:
Wow! I must say that by listening to tonight's performances, some people seem to really stand out above the others. I think that most of these people running for office, have zero experience speaking to an audience. If the public made their decisions based solely on the performances at a forum like tonight's, I think they would easily weed out 75% of the candidates. I was unimpressed with many of the candidates, especially the ones running for Sheriff. I thought one in the Sheriff's race really sounded like a leader, and the remainder were maybe after the large salary or the power grab. I'm curious to hear feedback from others on this race, regarding tonight's performances. Also, do any candidates running for Sheriff ever smile? That was the stiffest looking group of people I've ever seen. For the Democrats hoping to fill that office with the lone Dem running, I wouldn't hold your breath. It is really weird that the Sheriff's race is tied to a party. There was no noticeable party difference on stage, and most of the guys were rather dull and boring, without much to say. (BTW, current Sheriff, Ralph Johnson did not show for tonight's event. -- surprise, surprise.)

Robert Nelson did well in his district's school board race.

Good job, Alan Osborne!
Bob Hudson, you looked pretty good up there, too, but Alan is going to give you a run for your money.

Normally, I agree with the old quote, "politicians are like diapers. You need to change them often." However, I think County Commissioner, Larry Jones, needs to stay in office, given his competition in his district.

If you want to see tonight's Meet the Candidates, the video should be posted next week at www.EmeraldCoastMeetTheCandidates.com, courtesy of Emerald Coast Association of Realtors and Geoff Gurney.
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Thanks SJ. Yes, the biggest crowd I have ever been in front of. I was very, very impressed with the turnout. Way more than I expected. Wished I could have stayed for the Sheriff's but family business called me away.
 
I would like to thank ECAR (Emerald Coast Association of Realtors) for sponsoring the event, ECAR's staff for working the event, the panel and moderator, as well as the candidates who spoke. The event was professionally hosted. Good Job!
 
Could one of the long timers start a thread on Red Bay. This sounds like it deserves it's own, and i know I'm all for a SoWal contingent.
 
SJ - It was a well run event and a large turnout based on the past.

Thanks for your thoughts and insight into the candidate pool.

Next up is the Mossy Head event. Hope to see eveyone there.
 
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Bob, when is Mossy Head's forum?

re Red Bay - Saturday August 9, Red Bay Community Center (on Hwy 81). Eating (or, "eatin'") about 3, Dread Clampett during/after dinner as they have another engagement later, and then the candidates. Per our bailiff, pray it does not rain. It will be important to bring a chair and at least a paper fan, if not a battery-operated one with a spray bottle, as the speakin' will be outdoors.

I enjoyed last night's forum, except for afterwards having to settle for Hardees when I had thought about Delta Kitchen all day. SJ, sorry I didn't see you. Fuzz had me down front in the third row and so I missed a bunch of people. :blush:
 
ECAR did a wonderful job and I enjoyed being there. I learned a lot from the both the particpants and audience. See you on down the road.....
 
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