The Chris Lewis Show In Sharptown Was A Big Flop!

Originally Posted last night at 10:30 PM.

Unless you were a candidate, this had to be the biggest joke of a meet & greet ever put off in the history of politics.

Jonathan Taylor used his Blog to promote the event and because it was created by teabagger Chris Lewis, Salisbury News chose not to give it any real attention, knowing it would fall flat on its face.

The end result, less than a hand full of people actually showed up, other than candidates. What made me sick about the whole event in Sharptown was the fact that they created, (by pressure) an event that delivered THREE curious people, one of which was the only one that stated they were there to meet the at large candidates. She got up and spoke, asking those candidates where they stood on a couple issues concerning her interests.

Other than that, it was a complete waste of time. No different from the last Tea Party gathering, their numbers continue to dwindle. Chris Lewis was dressed like he was getting ready for a mud wrestling match after the event, but at least he showed. No holes in his pants, like some other candidates we'll not waste time mentioning.

Sharee Sample Hughes, Julie & Mike Brewington and Dr. Cowell, were NO SHOWS.

I had been asked by several candidates if they thought they should attend the event and I said, you're kidding me, right. If its only being promoted by Jonathan Taylor, no one will show. I was absolutely 100% right. Michael Swartz, (another local Blogger) was there as a candidate and between those two Blogs, one would think they'd at least have their friends show up.

While Wednesday night's forum at the MAC Center for the States Attorney's Office will only have three candidates attending, (not 30, like today) just wait and see how many people show up and attend that event promoted by Salisbury News. It should be noted, Matt and Davis did attend this event today. Has anyone even seen Seth Mitchell anywhere?

I've been covering political events for the past 6 years here on the Eastern Shore. I see many of the same faces, whether it be a Tea Party, fundraisers, forums, council meetings, AFP, it's usually many of the same faces. Every so often there will be some new faces with a glimpse of hope, like when the AFP & Tea Party started. Then some screwballs get their hands in it and the interest disappears. However, this event had to be the worst I have ever seen.

All that being said, I wish I had been wrong right from the very beginning. I wish the place had been completely packed with citizens interested in their local government and ALL of these candidates who took the time to travel to Sharptown on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. I wish for the sake of the other Bloggers that they had enough respect from their readers to drop what they were doing to meet those people truly wanting to make a difference for their community.

It mystifies me to no end that people in America today take these elections for granted and elect people who have more yard signs, or they look nice with blonde hair, or a family member has a big name in the community. Folks, please start using your heads when you put these events together. There was no real format for today's meeting. It was poorly organized from the very beginning. It was poorly advertised/promoted and today was living proof that no one takes those who did promote the event seriously. Salisbury News was NOT contacted with a Press Release for this event.

While I know some of you involved with the Tea Party or the AFP will be upset with some of what I've said in this Post. However, I not only tell it like it is, I'm not afraid to state the obvious. Like me or not, I've been doing this, (Blogging and covering events) long enough to see right through the junk others tend to spew. Chris Lewis, (and others) can no longer be taken seriously.

Sharptown deserves better! The American Legion has always done all they can to bring forth open government and educate their small community. Ralph Cordrey, Doug Gosnell and other leaders of Sharptown have always taken pride in servicing their community. This was unfortunate.