Negative Campaigning in Walton

[Seeker1]

yoo gottit

Face it. If you say anything about the record of our current sheriff, it will have to be negative!

I admire Mike Adkinson for taking him on, man to man.

A leader speaks the truth, even when it is not convienent.
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MM hmm, Not much positive things that ralph can claim.

I have found mike to be too fast on the draw.

Im with ya, a leader speaks the truth even when its not convenient. I have not found him to be that leader myself as yet. But theres always a chance and I'm waiting, ............ still.

 

[Seeker1]

I agree we should have candidates spend more time telling us what they are going to do for us. A fine example of more negative waste was at the forum in Freeport where the same candidate that had this ad, spent much of his time to talk about himself telling us that the current sheriff was not in attendance. For many of us in the audience it was wasting time on something that was obvious and it showed how unproffessional he is. I think he is still angry that the county commisioners (some of them) finally done what is right and voted to pay for the 911 system and he had already posted his ad, sounds like he was told that they were going to vote against it prior to the meeting but it backfired? This same sheriff candidate mentioned that Johnson had asked for an increase in his budget, but failed to mention that he has raised his own budget by 90% or over 800,000 since taking office. I know we have all heard about the salary increases etc. Folks there are only 16-18 officers and the salary increase was only a small portion of the over 800,000.00 increase. I think you will find that his salary has been the biggest increase and close to 20,000.00. He talks about being a conservative and watching over our money better...just more of his misrepresenting the truth. Become an informed voter don't just believe what you are told. There is so much information out there on-line and for public view that will show the truth. For examlpe FDLE reports show that in 2007 the sheriff's office had an attrition rate (people leaving) of 15%, which is 1.5 for every 10 and not good. The same information will show that in 2007 the PD had an attrition rate (people leaving) of 28%, based on 18 officers, which is 2.8 out of every 10 and even worse. The PD had an attrition rate last year of double the SO. All this is shown in the reports below and easily accessible. And there is more.

SO
www.fdle.state.fl.us/cjst/cjap/2007/demographics/demo_so_le.html
www.fdle.state.fl.us/cjst/cjap/2007/statistics/attr_so_le.html
PD
www.fdle.state.fl.us/cjst/cjap/2007/demographics/demo_pd.html
www.fdle.state.fl.us/cjst/cjap/2007/statistics/attr_pd.html

[/QUOTE]

Booya,
I visited those sights and they are on the money. Well done, thanks for the info. You tossed a YAHTZEE with the statement of the truth being out there and so easy to find. But it must be looked for. ANY information hand fed by a candidate should be verified and validated before making any decision.
I have a few sites myself I may post. Not right now, but soon.
Let a few dig deeper. THEN see who backpedals the fastest.

 

[Starfish2008]

Adkinson is quick to tell all about RJ's shortcomings but sure hates to have his own questioned. Everyone should be like Tom Cooper and tell what they want to do and how they plan to get there. Stay positive!

 

[5th Gen Local]

Let's not pick on poor RJ... He really deserves our respect and admiration for the great job he has done, and superb manner in which he treats his staff.....poor, poor, RJ...it just ain't fair.

Give me a break....If a candidate will not stand up to RJ will he show the same meek and "compassionate" manner in dealing with violent criminals, or those that would otherwise seek to prey on the public. The way you handle a bully is to stand up to him.

Stay positive that is just what poor, pitiful RJ wants, and if you can pull a few votes that will help him as well. And I am not sure Tom would want you to characterize him or his campaign in this manner. It sure want help him win.

 

[DFSboy]

Let's not pick on poor RJ... He really deserves our respect and admiration for the great job he has done, and superb manner in which he treats his staff.....poor, poor, RJ...it just ain't fair.

Give me a break....If a candidate will not stand up to RJ will he show the same meek and "compassionate" manner in dealing with violent criminals, or those that would otherwise seek to prey on the public. The way you handle a bully is to stand up to him.

Stay positive that is just what poor, pitiful RJ wants, and if you can pull a few votes that will help him as well. And I am not sure Tom would want you to characterize him or his campaign in this manner. It sure want help him win.

5th Gen Local,

Overall it seems that most people here in Walton County are against, or at least would rather not notice, any Negative Campaigning at all. That dosen't mean these same people would NOT vote for a candidate soley due to him or her engaging in such Campaigning, however.