Story Published:
Apr 22, 2010 at 12:10 PM CST
Story Updated:
Apr 22, 2010 at 12:10 PM CST
How about all those campaign signs that have sprung up all over the county?
If you try to read them at major intersections, you run the risk of wrecking.
There's a law against texting while driving.
It's distracting to say the least. At lease most signs will be gone in four to five weeks.
Losing candidates have three weeks to put their signs into storage for four years after the County primary.
I always thought you had to remove your signs after an election. If you lose, removal just rubbed it in.
If you win a primary election and will face an opponent in a General Election, you may leave your signs up until three weeks following that election.
The media is alive with campaign ads.
They are the real winners even though they are required to give candidates a political rate.
And what about those who spend thousands on the campaign trail? Do they recoup their money via their salaries if they win? Do their supporters get their money's worth?
I wish we'd hear exactly what a candidate will do once he/she is elected. We voters do appreciate the candidates who did give us a glimpse into some of their qualifications and their views.
I'm sure all are honest, so I would say that trust is a given. I've seen several backhoes in ads. Hopefully a Road Supervisor knows how to run one.
I love kids, but why should I vote for a candidate who uses children to ask for my vote?
The child won't be elected.
Same goes for buddies and other relatives. Those unnamed relatives and friends who spoke for their relatives really ought to disclose their names and relationships to the candidates.
After all, some are simply unidentified voices coming from the radio. How do we know who they are?
As Joe Friday (Jack Webb) on Dragnet said: "Just the facts, ma'am."
Election season is just starting. We'll see more signs as the City elections in all four Putnam County municipalities ramp up for the August elections.
And, don't forget the August election serves as the State and National Primary. I'll predict that we'll see more roadside signs blossom right after May 4.
For about six months the campaign sign assumes the identity of the City, County, State, and National flower. Sometims a few don't go away for a long time.
There used to be a McWherter for Governor sign from 1994 visible from Westbound I-40 coming down Monterey mountain.
Maybe it was hanging around waiting for Mike McWherter, Ned's son, to run!
