Friday, January 16, 2015

Michelle Jefferson: Committee wanted to right a wrong

January 14, 2015

http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/columnists/opinion/other_voices/ph-cc-jefferson-01142015-20150114,0,4361686.story

When Carmen Amedori was appointed to the parole board in 2004, I was chairwoman of the Carroll County Republican Central Committee.

There was a great deal of pressure to conduct the selection process in secret, much like how the current Central Committee did, and by the same person. However, we did not succumb to that pressure.

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I have no issues with Robin Frazier. She's a wonderful woman. Still, voters rejected her bid for commissioner twice. In the political world, that means you stay active in the process, but take your marbles and sit down.

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The candidates for Senate were: Justin Ready, Richard Rothschild, Robin Frazier, Vince Pacelli, Carmen Amedori, Dave Wallace and Steve Nevin. Jeffery Peters had submitted his name, but was the employee who was fired for doing so. Maybe Del. Susan Krebs didn't want competition from her legislative aide in 2018?

- See more at: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/columnists/opinion/other_voices/ph-cc-jefferson-01142015-20150114,0,4361686.story

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For some balance, find a January 15, 2015 letter to the editor in the Carroll County Times by Scott Hollenbeck here: “Frazier uniquely qualified for Senate seat” http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/opinion/ph-cc-hollenbeck-letter-01172015-20150117,0,4211336.story

And many more here…. It is a regular lollapalooza… http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/

“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.” FRIEDRICH WILHELM NIETZSCHE 1844-1900

Kevin Dayhoff, a slave to the masters of the page - the little soldiers in my life – words

People who do not understand your silence will never understand your words.

Related: Robin Bartlett Frazier nominated to State Senate seat - by Carroll County Times staff writer Jacob deNobel http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/robin-bartlett-frazier-nominated-to.html January 10, 2015 http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/ph-cc-rcc-frazier-20150110,0,151714.story

Carroll County Republican Central Committee Selects Robin Bartlett Frazier to Fill Opening District 5 Senate Seat http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/01/carroll-county-republican-central.html

Del. Justin Ready, R-District 5 is the clear choice for Carroll Co. Md. Senate vacancy http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/del-justin-ready-r-district-5-is-clear.html By Kevin E. Dayhoff January 11, 2015 By Kevin E. Dayhoff January 11, 2015

Or – food for thought; if Carroll County Delegate Susan Krebs had applied with the central committee, she would be the appropriate choice because she is the ranking senior member of the Carroll County Delegation to Annapolis. That said, the word is that she did not throw her name in the hat…

Labels: Carroll Co Republican Central Committee, Commissioner Haven Shoemaker, Commissioner Robin Frazier, People Ready-Justin, People Shoemaker-Haven

Del. Justin Ready, R-District 5 is the clear choice for the Carroll County Republican Central Committee to fill the vacancy in the Maryland State Senate left by outgoing Senator Joe Getty

Last Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, the Carroll County Republican Central Committee chose former Carroll County commissioner Robin Frazier as its recommendation to fill the vacancy in the Maryland State Senate left by outgoing Senator Joe Getty. http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/del-justin-ready-r-district-5-is-clear.html

Hogan wants more openness, more names in filling legislative seats - Maryland Reporter: By Len Lazarick http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/maryland-reporterby-len-lazarick-hogan.html

According to an article in Maryland Report by veteran political reporter Len Lazarick on Thursday, January 15, 2015, “In filling the three legislative vacancies he has created in building his new administration, Gov.-elect Larry Hogan said he’d like to see a more open nominating process used by the Republican central committees and more candidate names for him to fill the seats…”

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It is a must-read article for anyone who has followed the controversies “In Frederick and Carroll counties, [where] the small Republican Central Committees have already named one person for each seat, creating controversy in both counties…” http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/maryland-reporterby-len-lazarick-hogan.html

Art. III Sec 13 of the Maryland Constitution http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/art-iii-sec-13-of-maryland-constitution.html

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Art. III Sec 13 of the Maryland Constitution

Many have asked about the context of the recent decision of the Carroll County Republican Central Committee’s decision to nominate former-Carroll County Commissioner Robin B. Frazier R-Dist. 2 to fill the seat of

According to the Maryland State Archives, “Maryland has had four consitutions [sic.] At the time of the Revolutionary War, the first constitution was adopted by the Ninth Provincial Convention, meeting at Annapolis, in November 1776. Voters adopted the second constitution in June 1851. During the Civil War, the third constitution was adopted by the voters in October 1864. Voters adopted the fourth and last constitution under which Maryland government now functions in September 1867.

Article lll Sect. 13 may be found below as amended and ratified by the voters through November 6, 2012

CONSTITUTION OF MARYLAND

ARTICLE III

LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT.

SEC. 13. (a) (1) In case of death, disqualification, resignation, refusal to act, expulsion, or removal from the county or city for which he shall have been elected, of any person who shall have been chosen as a Delegate or Senator, or in case of a tie between two or more such qualified persons, the Governor shall appoint a person to fill such vacancy from a person whose name shall be submitted to him in writing, within thirty days after the occurrence of the vacancy, by the Central Committee of the political party, if any, with which the Delegate or Senator, so vacating, had been affiliated, at the time of the last election or appointment of the vacating Senator or Delegate, in the County or District from which he or she was appointed or elected, provided that the appointee shall be of the same political party, if any, as was that of the Delegate or Senator, whose office is to be filled, at the time of the last election or appointment of the vacating Delegate or Senator, and it shall be the duty of the Governor to make said appointment within fifteen days after the submission thereof to him.

(2) If a name is not submitted by the Central Committee within thirty days after the occurrence of the vacancy, the Governor within another period of fifteen days shall appoint a person, who shall be affiliated with the same political party, if any as was that of the Delegate or Senator, whose office is to be filled, at the time of the last election or appointment of the vacating Delegate or Senator, and who is otherwise properly qualified to hold the office of Delegate or Senator in the District or County.

(3) In the event there is no Central Committee in the County or District from which said vacancy is to be filled, the Governor shall within fifteen days after the occurrence of such vacancy appoint a person, from the same political party, if any, as that of the vacating Delegate or Senator, at the time of the last election or appointment of the vacating Senator or Delegate, who is otherwise properly qualified to hold the office of Delegate or Senator in such District or County.

(4) In every case when any person is so appointed by the Governor, his appointment shall be deemed to be for the unexpired term of the person whose office has become vacant.

(b) In addition, and in submitting a name to the Governor to fill a vacancy in a legislative or delegate district, as the case may be, in any of the twenty-three counties of Maryland, the Central Committee or committees shall follow these provisions:

(1) If the vacancy occurs in a district having the same boundaries as a county, the Central Committee of the county shall submit the name of a resident of the district.

(2) If the vacancy occurs in a district which has boundaries comprising a portion of one county, the Central Committee of that county shall submit the name of a resident of the district.

(3) If the vacancy occurs in a district which has boundaries comprising a portion or all of two or more counties, the Central Committee of each county involved shall have one vote for submitting the name of a resident of the district; and if there is a tie vote between or among the Central Committees, the list of names there proposed shall be submitted to the Governor, and he shall make the appointment from the list (amended by Chapter 584, Acts of 1935, ratified Nov. 3, 1936; Chapter 162, Acts of 1966, ratified Nov. 8, 1966; Chapter 681, Acts of 1977, ratified Nov. 7, 1978; Chapter 649, Acts of 1986, ratified Nov. 4, 1986).

http://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/43const/html/03art3.html

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Labels: Carroll Co Republican Central Committee, Commissioner Haven Shoemaker, Commissioner Robin Frazier, People Ready-Justin, People Shoemaker-Haven

Del. Justin Ready, R-District 5 is the clear choice for the Carroll County Republican Central Committee to fill the vacancy in the Maryland State Senate left by outgoing Senator Joe Getty

Hogan wants more openness, more names in filling legislative seats - Maryland Reporter: By Len Lazarick http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/maryland-reporterby-len-lazarick-hogan.html

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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Belgium terror raid turns deadly: Report | Toronto Star

Belgium terror raid turns deadly: Report | Toronto Star: "Thu Jan 15 2015
BRUSSELS — Police launched an anti-terror operation in an eastern Belgian city on Thursday, according to news reports and witnesses, who said they heard gunfire and explosions in an area of Verviers near a train station. Some news reports said that at least two people had been killed." ...

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/belgium-terror-raid-turns-deadly-report.html

http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2015/01/15/belgium-terror-raid-turns-deadly-report.html

'via Blog this'

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Assault rue de la colline, Verviers. 15.01.15'

Published on Jan 15, 2015

Gros de l'assault terminé, trop noir...

Related - also see:

Belgium terror raid turns deadly: Report

The RTBF news website says two people were killed during Thursday’s raid in the town of Verviers...

http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2015/01/15/belgium-terror-raid-turns-deadly-report.html

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BBC News - Pensioner bonds' website struggles as sale starts

BBC News - Pensioner bonds' website struggles as sale starts: "

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-30782590

New pensioner bonds paying an annual interest rate of up to 4% are now on sale but high demand has led to some website problems.

The government-backed lump sum investments are being offered through National Savings and Investments.

Market-leading rates and years of accounts offering low returns have led to expectations of rapid sales of these bonds.

Only those aged 65 and over are eligible to invest in the bonds.

Within an hour of the announcement of the bonds going on sale, there were problems with the NS&I website. Throughout the day, potential customers have been reporting long waits trying to contact NS&I on the phone."

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-30782590

'via Blog this'

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Hogan wants more openness, more names in filling legislative seats - Maryland Reporter: By Len Lazarick

Hogan wants more openness, more names in filling legislative seats

By Len Lazarick Len@MarylandReporter.com

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Labels: Carroll Co Republican Central Committee, Commissioner Haven Shoemaker, Commissioner Robin Frazier, People Ready-Justin, People Shoemaker-Haven

http://marylandreporter.com/2015/01/15/hogan-wants-more-openness-more-names-in-filling-legislative-seats/

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“Three Republican sources familiar with what took place behind closed doors in Carroll County said Frazier got five votes and Del. Justin Ready (pronounced REEDY) got four votes.

“Two of those sources also indicated that Hogan has told Getty to “fix” the problem prior to his appointment.

“Getty said given his role in the Hogan transition, “my position is whatever the governor’s position would be” and he would not comment further.

“Ready was recently reelected to the House with 34,789 votes and was the top vote-getter in the Republican primary with 10,567 votes. He was presumed to be the leading candidate for Getty’s seat….”

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It is a must-read article for anyone who has followed the controversies – find it here: http://marylandreporter.com/2015/01/15/hogan-wants-more-openness-more-names-in-filling-legislative-seats/

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Labels: Carroll Co Republican Central Committee, Commissioner Haven Shoemaker, Commissioner Robin Frazier, People Ready-Justin, People Shoemaker-Haven

Del. Justin Ready, R-District 5 is the clear choice for the Carroll County Republican Central Committee to fill the vacancy in the Maryland State Senate left by outgoing Senator Joe Getty

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Maryland Reporter: Maryland General Assembly Opening Day State Roundup, January 14, 2015 by Cynthia Prairie

Maryland Reporter: Maryland General Assembly Opening Day State Roundup, January 14, 2015

Published on January 14th, 2015 | by Cynthia Prairie

http://marylandreporter.com/2015/01/14/state-roundup-january-14-2015/

OPENING DAY: Maryland lawmakers are planning to hear from the state’s incoming Republican governor today and its outgoing Democratic governor on Thursday as the annual 90-day legislative session gets underway in Annapolis. The 435th session of the General Assembly is set to convene at noon today, writes John Wagner for the Post.

Opening day at the State House will be mostly pomp and receptions, with all 141 members of the House of Delegates and 47 members of the Senate being sworn in to new four-year terms, many of them with family members by their side, writes John Wagner in the Post.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: When the Maryland General Assembly reconvenes today, there will be a sea of new lawmakers taking the oath of office, reports Jenna Johnson for the Post. This crop of freshmen includes a former drug dealer, a liberal blogger and a saloon owner. There are three medical doctors, several military veterans and a guy who has worked for 25 years at a plant that produces construction materials. She reports one interesting fact about each.

Prognosticator Barry Rascovar, in a column at politicalmaryland.com, offers some sage advice for the newcomers to the Maryland General Assembly. “You’ve been through an orientation and culture shock is starting to set in. But don’t get too comfortable. Things are about to change in a BIG way,” he begins.

Read much more here: http://marylandreporter.com/2015/01/14/state-roundup-january-14-2015/

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Ordering a Pizza in 2012

Ordering a Pizza in 2012

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/ordering-pizza-in-2012.html

February 1, 2004

(Note January 15, 2015 – I found this essay about ordering a pizza in the year 2012 the other day deep in my electronic archives. I had retrieved it on February 1, 2004. I did not write it. If you wrote it – let me know so that I may give credit to the rightful writer-owner. Then I was doing some research on the Patriot Act and I came across this image – and it made me smile - - and I thought the essay about ordering a pizza and the cartoon image about the Patriot Act easily went together….Just saying.)

Of course, as a journalist, I do have moments in which I stare at the wall and wonder… See: “Defiant on Witness Stand, Times Reporter Says Little,” By MATT APUZZOJAN. 5, 2015 http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/nyt-defiant-on-witness-stand-times.html

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4 more years of peace through power and a strong yet somehow "funky" economy and the following may be true in 2008, not 2012

IT MAY BE COMING TO THIS BEFORE 2012

Subject: Ordering a Pizza in 2012

Operator: "Thank you for calling Pizza Hut. May I have your..."

Customer: "Hi, I'd like to order."

Operator: "May I have your NIDN first, sir?"

Customer: "My National ID Number, yeah, hold on, eh, it's 6102049998-45-54610."

Operator: "Thank you, Mr. Sheehan. I see you live at 1742 Meadowland Drive, and the phone number's 494-2366. Your office number over at Lincoln Insurance is 745-2302 and your cell number's 266-2566. Which number are you calling from, sir?"

Customer: "Huh? I'm at home. Where d'ya get all this information?"

Operator: "We're wired into the system, sir."

Customer: (Sighs) "Oh, well, I'd like to order a couple of your All-Meat Special pizzas..."

Operator: "I don't think that's a good idea, sir."

Customer: "Whaddya mean?"

Operator: "Sir, your medical records indicate that you've got very high blood pressure and extremely high cholesterol. Your National Health Care provider won't allow such an unhealthy choice."

Customer: "Damn. What do you recommend, then?"

Operator: "You might try our low-fat Soybean Yogurt Pizza. I'm sure you'll like it"

Customer: "What makes you think I'd like something like that?"

Operator: "Well, you checked out 'Gourmet Soybean Recipes' from your local library last week, sir. That's why I made the suggestion."

Customer: "All right, all right. Give me two family-sized ones, then. What's the damage?"

Operator: "That should be plenty for you, your wife and your four kids, sir. The 'damage,' as you put it, heh, heh, comes $49.99."

Customer: "Lemme give you my credit card number."

Operator: "I'm sorry sir, but I'm afraid you'll have to pay in cash. Your credit card balance is over its limit."

Customer: "I'll run over to the ATM and get some cash before your driver gets here."

Operator: "That won't work either, sir. Your checking account's overdrawn."

Customer: "Never mind. Just send the pizzas. I'll have the cash ready. How long will it take?"

Operator: "We're running a little behind, sir. It'll be about 45 minutes, sir. If you're in a hurry you might want to pick 'em up while you're out getting the cash, but carrying pizzas on a motorcycle can be a little awkward."

Customer: "How the hell do you know I'm riding a bike?"

Operator: "It says here you're in arrears on your car payments, so your car got repo'ed. But your Harley's paid up, so I just assumed that you'd be using it."

Customer: "@#%/$@&?#!"

Operator: "I'd advise watching your language, sir. You've already got a July 2006 conviction for cussing out a cop."

Customer: (Speechless)

Operator: "Will there be anything else, sir?"

Customer: "No, nothing. oh, yeah, don't forget the two free liters of Coke your ad says I get with the pizzas."

Operator: "I'm sorry sir, but our ad's exclusionary clause prevents us from offering free soda to diabetics."

200401 Ordering a Pizza in 2012

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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

News Reporter eaten alive

News Reporter eaten alive July 31, 2009 @kevindayhoff http://tinyurl.com/kwyt9q

News Reporter Eaten Alive

July 31, 2009

Update: January 14, 2015: Kevin Earl Dayhoff @kevindayhoff

News reporter eaten alive #partylikeajournalist Breakfasting on the local journalist #eatlikeajournalist https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff

Labels: #Dayhoff5EasyPieces, #KED, #partylikeajournalist #eatlikeajournalist, Dayhoff on writing, Humor, Journalists

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/news-reporter-eaten-alive.html

Hat Tip: Gawker A Decade of Truth From the Weekly World News: via my blog at http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/ - or rather Jamie Kelly’s blog at: jamiek

(Click here for a larger image) http://twitpic.com/cac9j

Caption contest: New Reporter eaten alive by 80-foot Dinosaur.

I can immediately come up with several captions, such as – oh, well, ah, nevermind.

How about you? Any ideas as to a caption for this?

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2009/07/news-reporter-eaten-alive.html http://tinyurl.com/kwyt9q

http://twitpic.com/cac9j Caption contest: News Reporter eaten alive http://tinyurl.com/kwyt9q

20090731 sdosm fb twitpic News Reporter eaten alive

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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Reading ‘Office of G.W. Bush’ and ‘G.W.B Presidential Ctr’ websites

Reading ‘Office of G.W. Bush’ and ‘G.W.B Presidential Ctr’ websites

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/reading-office-of-gw-bush-and-gwb.html

Office of George W. Bush http://www.georgewbush.com/

January 13, 2015

KED January 13, 2015 - -I was doing some file maintenance on some old electronic records that I have not revisited since - maybe as far back as 1999.

And I came across this address URL for President George W. Bush, http://www.georgewbush.com/, from December 14, 1999. I tried it – what the heck. And guess what – not only does it still work, but it is a great site for our past president.

It was a link in my files from the days in which I was writing about now-President Bush before he won the presidential election and took office.

I had naturally assumed that it would have either been abandoned many years ago or it would redirect to the George W. Bush Presidential Center, which, by the way, may be found here: http://www.bushcenter.org/

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Monday, January 12, 2015

The Hill - White House: 'It's fair to say' we were wrong on Paris unity rally

The Hill - White House: 'It's fair to say' we were wrong on Paris unity rally http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/229217-white-house-we-were-wrong-on-paris By Justin Sink - 01/12/15

The White House erred in not sendin

g a higher-profile representative to this weekend's solidarity march in France following a terrorist attack on a satirical newspaper, press secretary Josh Earnest said Monday.

"It's fair to say we should have sent someone with a higher profile to be there," Earnest told reporters at the White House.

http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/229217-white-house-we-were-wrong-on-paris

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The Sun might have it close to correct.... Hogan's fringe flank

Go to the website for the complete editorial… http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/editorial/bs-ed-gop-extreme-20150112-story.html

January 12, 2015 Monday - - This week the New York Times held up Gov.-elect Larry Hogan as an exemplar of Republicans turning away from the ideologically-driven tea party politics of 2010 and toward pragmatism. The Times identified a new breed of governors in that mold, not just in blue states like Maryland and Illinois but in solidly red ones like Tennessee as well. Mr. Hogan is quoted in the article saying his victory "had nothing to do with partisan politics" and that he did not plan "to push [Maryland] in a conservative direction." At least initially, it seemed like he would have some room to maneuver in a state Republican Party that also saw victories by a trio of socially moderate, fiscally conservative county executives in Anne Arundel, Harford and Howard counties.

But the divisive wing of the state GOP is, apparently, not quite ready to hold its tongue.

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http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/editorial/bs-ed-gop-extreme-20150112-story.html

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And finally, we have the case of Robin Frazier, the former Carroll County commissioner. She lost her re-election bid last year but saw her political career resurrected when the county's Republican Central Committee picked her for the state Senate seat being vacated by Joe Getty, who is taking a post in the Hogan administration. Should Mr. Hogan confirm the committee's choice, as governors almost always do, he will see an even-keeled and articulate spokesman for his agenda in the Senate replaced by someone whose claim to fame is her pledge to go to jail rather than omit the word "Jesus" from a prayer at the start of a commission meeting. What makes the choice all the more inexplicable is that the committee members passed over the well qualified and eminently reasonable Del. Justin Ready. It's almost as if they don't want the governor to succeed.

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http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/editorial/bs-ed-gop-extreme-20150112-story.html

Mr. Hogan won election by avoiding divisive social issues and focusing on a centrist agenda of fiscal conservatism and economic growth. But apparently that memo hasn't trickled down to all corners of the state GOP just yet. The governor-elect has a golden opportunity to build a competitive Maryland Republican Party, so long as his fellow Republicans don't get in the way.

Go to the website for the complete editorial…

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/editorial/bs-ed-gop-extreme-20150112-story.html

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Del. Justin Ready, R-District 5 is the clear choice for Carroll Co. Md. Senate vacancy

Del. Justin Ready, R-District 5 is the clear choice for Senate vacancy

By Kevin E. Dayhoff

January 11, 2015

Labels: Carroll Co Republican Central Committee, Commissioner Haven Shoemaker, Commissioner Robin Frazier, People Ready-Justin, People Shoemaker-Haven

Del. Justin Ready, R-District 5 is the clear choice for the Carroll County Republican Central Committee to fill the vacancy in the Maryland State Senate left by outgoing Senator Joe Getty

As I noted here, http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/01/carroll-county-republican-central.html the choice was quite a surprise for me and has not gone-over well among many in Carroll County.

I had only thought that the obvious choice was to promote Md. Delegate Justin Ready R-Carroll County. I mean that is the natural progression according to history and tradition. The past representation by Del Ready has been deliberated among the voters and decided upon by the electorate in the 2014 elections – when he was re-elected …

Carroll County Times staff writer Jacob deNobel http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/ph-cc-rcc-frazier-20150110,0,151714.story has reported, the seat is currently “held by Sen. Joe Getty who has been tapped by Gov.-elect Larry Hogan to serve as his Policy and Legislative Director, and will have to vacate the senate seat to take the cabinet position…

Writing recently, in an undated post on JustinReady.com, Del. Ready made this statement on District 5 State Senate Vacancy:

“Senator Joe Getty’s appointment to serve on Governor Hogan’s senior staff will mean that the seat he holds will become vacant upon his resignation. After consideration and discussion with my family, I have decided to seek the appointment to move from the State House to the State Senate. Constitutionally, the Republican Central Committee in Carroll County has the responsibility of recommending a name to the Governor in circumstances like these. I look forward to engaging in the process with the committee. If I’m fortunate enough to be appointed, I will continue to fight for real tax relief and spending reform in Maryland as well as standing strong for life and our 2nd Amendment rights. I’ll do my best to keep you updated as we move forward.”

Frazier, according to deNobel, “a Taneytown resident, served two terms as a County Commissioner. She lost in the June primary to Stephen Wantz and ran as a write-in candidate in the November election which she also lost. […]

“Del.-elect Haven Shoemaker, R-District 5, said he was shocked when he heard the nomination of Frazier. Shoemaker and Frazier served together in the Carroll County Board of Commissioners, and if Frazier is approved, the two will serve together in the Maryland State Legislature.

“‘The Republican Central Committee must be nuttier than outhouse rats to select someone who was voted down twice in the last year alone," Shoemaker said. "To make this decision represents a nullification of the will of the people.’”

A petition on change.org says, “Petitioning Maryland Governor-elect Larry Hogan - This petition will be delivered to: Maryland Governor-elect Larry Hogan.

“LETTER TO: Maryland Governor-elect Larry Hogan - We are asking you to listen to the voters that did not elect Ms. Robin Frazier as a government official in 2014 and deny the Republican Central Committee nomination of Robin Frazier to replace Joe Getty in the Senate.”

“The voters spoke in the primary election, and then again in the general election to NOT have Robin Frazier as a commissioner in Carroll County. During her last 4 years in office she has brought a law suit against the county, attempted to drastically reduce funding for public school and impose her religious views on everyone. Ms. Frazier does NOT listen to the majority of the citizens of Carroll County and if she is given a seat on the Senate she will most certainly be a puppet. Please join me in asking Governor-elect Larry Hogan to choose an honorable and dedicated individual to give a credible voice for citizens of Carroll County, NOT Ms. Robin Frazier.”

Petitioner Katie Gerity wrote, “Listen to the voters that did not elect Ms. Robin Frazier as a government official in 2014 and deny the Republican Central Committee nomination of Robin Frazier to replace Joe Getty in the Senate.”

Like many, I have, after a great deal of thoughtful consideration, become a great fan of Justin Ready - Justin Ready for Delegate.

According to deNobel, “Del. Justin Ready, R-District 5 has been open about his candidacy about the position. He said he was disappointed not to be selected, but he is looking forward to serving the taxpayers in the House of Delegates.

“Shoemaker said, to him, Ready was the clear choice for the position.

‘You have to be able to reach across the aisle, which [Frazier has] proven she can't do,’ Shoemaker said.”

I was lobbied-hard to throw my hat in the ring for Senate, but I felt quite strongly that it was deservedly and appropriately Del. Ready's seat and I put all my support behind him, publicly and privately.

Del. Ready earned it in so many ways, Not only has he earned-it at the polls, but especially because of his esteemed and distinguished past service to Carroll County.

I have no interest in criticizing Commissioner Robin Frazier. I have appreciated working with her in the past and applaud her past service to our community.

However there is a time to move aside and let others take a turn. That time is now. I have no interest in the politics of personal destruction. One thing I step away from are positions in which one thing or person is right and another is wrong. I walk away from that. It serves no useful purpose.

The matter is simple. Del. Ready earned the honor and privilege of serving Carroll County meritoriously - with honor and distinction, (as has Del.-elect Shoemaker.)

I am profoundly proud of Messrs. Shoemaker and Ready's representation of Carroll County and our collective interests - - whether you are a conservative or a liberal. I mean, to make a strong point - - have you ever disagreed with Justin Ready - or that matter, Haven Shoemaker - Haven Shoemaker for House of Delegates?

I have. I have been around the block a few times and it was important to me to have an opportunity to discuss some public policy initiatives in which I felt that I had an another point of view.

And upon every disagreement and resulting discussion, I have found both gentlemen to be extremely accessible, friendly, diplomatic, and statesperson-like, Not only do we want these public servants in Annapolis because of their ideology, but because of their demeanor and most importantly they earned it the old fashioned way. Just saying. God bless both of these gentlemen.

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