From Daily Times Grapevine, April 9 2008 -
"Where Roy Dyson lived years ago is immaterial; this is now. The Shore has grown since then. Andy Harris can't give the Shore what it needs; he only sees the western shore. And that's not a Kratovil spin; it's Republican."
Yes, the Shore has grown but one thing still is the same, the Shore is still predominately Republican/Conservative. Just look at the history of the election voting trends. They have all been for Republican candidates for major elected positions; i.e. President, Governor, 1st Congressional District. Even the General Assembly Members are predominately Republican; i.e. Senators Stoltzfus and Colburn. So what the Shore needs is strong Republican leadership dedicated to the traditional ideas, Reagan's principles, which made the Country and Party great.
The debate will always exist between the needs of the Western and Eastern Shores as long as both sides are incorporated into the 1st Congressional District. The same argument can be made by voters on either side of the Bay. The debate should be non-existent, as of now and most likely for a long time because the District was drawn to be a Republican District. Both sides of the Bay should agree that a strong Republican Candidate is the best choice to be their Congressman.
Speaking as an everyday Republican why would I speak against someone with a proven record in the State Senate as a good Republican and public servant? Would his beliefs and record as a true Republican disqualify him accurately representing both the Eastern and Western Shores of a Republican 1st Congressional District? I think not. Values and beliefs are universal and transcendent of any geographic location as long as the area and values/beliefs match up to accurately represent the area.
So what kind of spin is it? Kratovil supporter or Gilchrest sympathizer? Regardless what is best for the Republican Party and 1st Congressional District is a Strong Republican Candidate with a Proven Record of Public Service. If you do not agree with Andy and are committed to your own philosophy, fine, that is part of our Democratic Process and I respect your beliefs though I will disagree with you. But as a Republican you cannot deny the vigor in which Andy has exhibited in the State Senate and his commitment to the Republican Party's philosophy. And that final line, "And that's not Kratovil Spin; it's Republican", I do not understand it and I do not agree with it. Fellow Republicans should feel the same way.
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Well said Nick. It's ridiculous some of the stuff the Kratovil people are spouting. Anything to make Andy look bad I suppose.
ReplyDeleteRoy Dyson is from Southern Maryland! Since moving to the Eastern Shore of Maryland almost 30 years ago I had no clue what they were talking about when refering to the Western Shore. We refered to Western Md as simply that, the western part of maryland. PG, Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary's counties are the Southern Md counties,as I was taught while growing up they are not western shore.Is the Eastern Shore of MD referring to the eastern part of md that borders the atlantic ocean, or are they referring to the east and west side of the Chesapeake Bay. Having grown up in St. Mary's County I take offense when it is referred to as the western shore, is it a name placed by eastern shore people that don't know what IS accross the bay on the western side? After 30 years of hearing "western shore" I thank Joe for providing me the opportunity to finally sound off about that expression! Thanks Joe!!
ReplyDeleteI agree, well said Nick. the same goofy arguement is sometimes made by liberals that only someone of the same race/gender can represent you. what poppycock. I would have no problem being a white male, and being represented by a black female if she was a good conservative that believed that the best government is the least government. I think Mr. Harris, no matter where he resides will make a fine rep for our district.
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ReplyDeleteThe context of the post was refering only to the Western parts of Md in the 1st Congressional District. I do refer to the area around Calvert County as Southern Maryland; out by Frostburg by Western Maryland; The Shore as The Shore; and Western Shore as stated in the 1st Congressional District.
Please do not take offense to the post. I loved going down to Southern Md. to visit friends and I used to go to Solomon Island for the 4th each year.
Kratovil looks like Opie Taylor.
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