While State’s Attorney is a down ticket race and usually pretty low key, all three Lower Shore counties have pushed the State’s Attorney race to “must watch” status.
With the defeat of incumbent State’s Attorney Davis Ruark in the Democrat primary, Wicomico voters now face a choice between Democrat Seth Mitchell and GOP candidate Matt Maciarello. Each candidate is campaigning on different platforms, but the choice is simple – Matt Maciarello.
Mitchell emphasizes his experience. It should definitely be considered. However, Mitchell wants voters to ignore factors that are far more important.
A State’s Attorney is much more than a prosecutor. Let’s face it, the State’s Attorney actually prosecutes a very small percentage of the actual cases handled by his or her office. Leadership and managerial skill are actually far more important than the ability to prosecute a case. Maciarello’s skills in these two areas outweigh Mitchell’s abilities to such an extent that it wouldn’t matter if Maciarello had never stepped into a courtroom. To add to the mix, Maciarello is regarded by his peers as a pretty fair lawyer.
Maciarello speaks with ease about his pre-legal career as a manager in the Department of the Navy. It’s clear that running a large office will not be an issue for him. Anyone who has spent three minutes with the man knows that he is a natural leader. His response as to how he would approach the upcoming Thomas Leggs murder trial shows the stark contrast between the two candidates. Maciarello has no problem deferring to others if he believes that is best for the citizens of Wicomico County and the family of a crime victim. Mitchell simply couldn’t bring himself to admit that others in the State’s Attorney’s office might be better able to handle a high profile case. Maciarello showed leadership. Mitchell showed ego.
Maciarello has taken special steps to insure that his campaign was always positive and above reproach. Sadly, Mitchell’s campaign has degenerated into a “win at any cost” mentality. Mitchell might be forgiven for running negative ads, but his attempts to draw the family of the late Sam Vincent into the campaign has shown isn’t fit to serve the people of Wicomico County.
Matt Maciarello is the clear choice to be our next State’s Attorney. There is no comparison between the two men.
9 comments:
DEMAND MACIARELLO!!
I am a Democrat.
I vote for Maciarello.
Because I demand the best and party affiliation be damned.
(That's not a curse, Joe. It's a verb or adjective or something, and it's in the dictionary. Thank you!)
Hi, Joe. I voted for Matt.
I'd like to give a pat on the back to our law enforcement who caught the Chinese delivery robbers.
One adult. One juvenile.
The adult lived on Emory court. That complex is where I think the double murder happened. They need to clean that place out.
I know Matt will work good with our police. Please give both your support.
Look who the local law enforcemtent and FOP endorsed. That should answer it all.
3:27 don't forget the Daily Times, Mike Lewis, Sheriff, Ivan Barkley of Salisbury PD, Hal Saylor Delmar PD, Mike Phillips of Fruitland PD, Carl Vincent and his family, along with a former DA that just left Ruark's office, Nancy Chernoff. Matt's support and references are overwhelming. Seth's camp says it is a conspiracy. I say it is community leaders who want the best for the County.
DEMAND MATT!
The family of Sam Vincent is appalled by Seth Mitchell supporters, such as Lee Clarke and Walter Webster, who are using Sam's name in support of Seth's candidacy. Sam worked with & observed Seth Mitchell as a lawyer for over 23 years. Sam had a clear cut opinion of Seth Mitchell and it was not good (which is being polite). Sam had conversations with his coworkers, wife, cousins, brother and boss in which he shared his opinion especially during the 2006 State's Attorney Race.
Matt is clearly the better choice for State's Attorney which is why we endorse Matt Maciarello for State's Attorney.
Vote for Matt !!
Carl and Tina Vincent
Matt is the only choice. He has the skills, experience & leadership ability. His opponent...not so much.
4:10 I respect your post. I voted for Matt and will vote again for him on Tues. I know one defence attorney you mentioned has a bad reputation and is very shady. We need a States Attorney who has integrity.
Carl,
My statement:
" Sam Vincent never lied, or cheated, to win "
was a tribute to him and a reminder of what kind of State's Attorney we need.
I think it was very appropriate to any discussion of today's election.
Likewise, the vast majority of law enforcement officers who protect us, from criminals, according to the Constitution.
Lee Clarke
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