Joe,
I know you get busy doing what you do for the blog everyday. I want you to know that some time ago you posted a video. I included a link to the video below.
http://www.stansberryresearch.com/pro/1011PSIENDVD/OPSIM305/PR
Although this is an attempt to market a product, he indicates that his financial predictions were accurate in the past even though others ridiculed his predictions. However it's important to note the following. When you posted this previously, the U.S. dollar was the worlds reserve currency. This guy predicted that should that status change, fuel would immediately skyrocket. Sometime after you posted the video, nations around the world began engaging in dialogue designed to change the worlds reserve currency. Although no currency has been decided upon to replace the U.S. dollar as the worlds reserve currency, some nations have begun to use their own currency to deal with other countries who also refused to deal in U.S. dollars. Now look at whats happening. I recognize the fact that things in the middle east and Africa are unstable but this instability is suspect. Our dollar is falling away from being the worlds reserve currency and fuel is skyrocketing - just as the author of the video claimed it would. the price of food is skyrocketing as well. I bought cracked corn for my chickens 3 weeks ago and it was almot 9 dollars a bag - now its almost 12 dollars a bag. 73 cents each for nectarines. People had better get ready Joe. This guy knows what he's talking about. Also, the things this guy predicted are not far at all from what we talked about happening.
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Thursday, March 03, 2011
My Personal Response To County Executive Rick Pollitt & Bennett Middle School
The only person not listening is our County Executive. Why, because he was just re-elect and in 4 more years most of you will have forgotten his challenge today against the Council.
Let's look at some of the things Salisbury News has heard about this middle school. We've been told that Mr. Pollitt made an alleged agreement with the BOE if they were to take the upcoming $5 million hit in this budget, Pollitt would deliver Bennett Middle School. We believe this is the key reason we/you haven't heard the BOE screaming like little girls about so many millions of dollars taken away from them recently.
We've also been told that one of the maintenance workers at Bennett Middle School has allegedly stated they have been instructed to fix NOTHING! If a window gets broken, tape a piece of cardboard over the window, you know the rest of the drill. Make it look as if things are desperate. Do I believe it, absolutely!
So, what do I think is the solution to this problem. Well, it's very simple. Screw the politicians and screw the Board of Education. Listen very closely because this is going to be VERY hard for many to understand, especially in today's world.
ONLY build Schools that are Blue Ribbon Schools! I don't give a crap if the NAACP screams and yells that they're being discriminated against. LIFE is NOT about football scholarships and so forth.
PROVE you have what it takes to build a quality environment to TEACH.
PROVE you want EVERYONE to succeed.
As the grades improve, teachers AND students are rewarded, PERIOD!
Go drive to Pittsville and see their school. If there's ever been a school district who deserves a new one, Pittsville does. My additional beef with this, their grades are far better than anyone else out there in the County. Delmar Elementary is another school that should get anything they want, because they've earned it.
Some say the County needs to concentrate on a Middle School, (and others) on the East side of the County. While Mr. Pollitt claims in his message that the County Council Members are playing POLITICS, do tell me what Mr. Pollitts message says. Is he not playing politics as well?
Finally, just imagine how well our children would be educated IF there was actually some kind of incentive involved. Oh, I know, tell a DEMOCRAT to actually WORK for something WITHOUT it being a GIFT instead, I must be crazy.
The County Council made a fiscally responsible decision and the Democrats are crying foul. Welcome to the DEPRESSION Democrats. Someone has to act responsible. Get Over it!
COUNTY EXECUTIVE POLLITT'S RESPONSE TO VOTE ON BENNETT MIDDLE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION
“I am deeply disappointed in the decision of the County Council to eliminate construction of the new Bennett Middle School from the Capital Improvement Budget. All of us appreciate the serious challenge before us in making this vital project affordable. However, the council’s decision did not need to come at this time. My staff and I have been working diligently with the Board of Education and others to identify new and innovative funding options such as lease/purchase and we have been carefully examining our budget opportunities for ways to fund the school project.
“I am further concerned that the council’s action will cost us millions of dollars in State funding and will lead to an even more expensive project down the road whenever they deem it is the right time.
“There would be several opportunities later in the budget process during the year to pull the plug if we found we could not make the project work. I said myself that when the time came to commit the necessary funds to build the school, if I didn’t think we could afford it, I would cancel the project myself.
“The council’s vote at this early stage of the process sends the unfortunate message that our challenges overwhelm us and rather than fighting to confront them, we are simply going to throw up our hands and say, ‘We quit.’ Well, I don’t intend to quit. The new middle school is long over-due and our community deserves our best efforts at seeing it through. I strongly encourage our community to rally behind this cause and demand that their county government do better.”
Richard M. Pollitt, Jr.
Wicomico County Executive
March 3, 2011
Former Planned Parenthood Director Challenges Cecile Richards To Public Debate On Federal Funding
Abby Johnson, a former director for Planned Parenthood turned pro-life activist and author, is challenging Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards to a public debate on whether Congress should continue to provide taxpayer funding to the nation’s largest abortion provider.
Johnson, who worked for eight years at Planned Parenthood’s Bryan, Texas clinic, said she could provide unique perspective “as a former insider who is now here to tell the truth about how Planned Parenthood operates.”
Johnson’s book, “Unplanned: The Dramatic True Story of a Former Planned Parenthood Leader's Eye-Opening Journey across the Life Line,” detailed her move from abortion rights advocate to pro-life activist. She witnessed an ultrasound-guided abortion, and it changed her life. "I was taking a new stand, beginning a new life," she said.
“For many years I was part of the deception that taxpayer funds don't finance abortions at Planned Parenthood clinics, the deception that Planned Parenthood wants to reduce the number of abortions, and the deception that Planned Parenthood's highest priority is women's health and safety. You continue to repeatedly perpetuate these deceptions and the public deserves to know the truth,” Johnson said in a letter to Richards on Monday.
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Johnson, who worked for eight years at Planned Parenthood’s Bryan, Texas clinic, said she could provide unique perspective “as a former insider who is now here to tell the truth about how Planned Parenthood operates.”
Johnson’s book, “Unplanned: The Dramatic True Story of a Former Planned Parenthood Leader's Eye-Opening Journey across the Life Line,” detailed her move from abortion rights advocate to pro-life activist. She witnessed an ultrasound-guided abortion, and it changed her life. "I was taking a new stand, beginning a new life," she said.
“For many years I was part of the deception that taxpayer funds don't finance abortions at Planned Parenthood clinics, the deception that Planned Parenthood wants to reduce the number of abortions, and the deception that Planned Parenthood's highest priority is women's health and safety. You continue to repeatedly perpetuate these deceptions and the public deserves to know the truth,” Johnson said in a letter to Richards on Monday.
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Fried Chicken & Fritter Carry Out
Fried Chicken & Fritter Carry Out
Bishopville Vol Fire Dept.
Friday, March 4 5:00pm - till we run out or 7pm | |
| Location | Bishopville Vol Fire Department 10709 Bishopville Road - Bishopville, MD 21813 |
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| Created By | BVFD 410.352.5757 |
| More Info | Menu Items Include and are sold as combos or ala cart: 1/2 fired chicken, single fried oysters, single fried oyster sandwiches, pork barbecue sandwiches, homemade peas & dumplings, & french fries. Sodas & water avail for purchase. Event supports BVFD. Doors open @ 5pm and close when sold out or @ 7pm. Please help support our efforts. |
Lincoln Man Arrested In Sexual Assault Of 8 Year Old Child
10000 block Heritage Road, Heritage Acres, Lincoln, DE
Date of Occurrence:
Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 7:53 p.m.
Victim:
8 year old victim
Defendant:
Guy K. Griffin-28, Lincoln, Delaware (Photo Attached)
Charges and Bond Information:
Rape 1st Degree (2 Counts)
Possession Of Deadly Weapon During The Commission Of Felony
Kidnapping 2nd Degree
Sexual Solicitation Of A Child (2 Counts)
Unlawful Sexual Contact 2nd Degree (2 Counts)
Possession of Deadly Weapon By Person Prohibited
Endangering the Welfare Of A Child (2 Counts)
Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
Committed to Sussex Correctional Institution, $140,000.00 Cash Bond
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Lincoln-Delaware State Police Major Crimes Detectives have arrested and charged a 28 year old Lincoln, Delaware man in the missing child incident that occurred last evening, Wednesday, March 2, 2011.
Delaware State Police received a 911 call on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at approximately 7:53 p.m. from the mother of the victim, that the victim left their residence at approximately 4:00 p.m. located in the 10000 block Heritage Road, with a known acquaintance of the mother, identified as Guy K. Griffin-28 who also has been staying at the residence. At approximately 5:45 p.m. she became concerned and attempted to locate and contact Griffin and the victim by cell phone and checking with neighbors. The mother became concerned when Griffin and the child had not returned home at approximately 7:53 p.m. and notified Delaware State Police.
Upon arrival at the residence, Troopers initiated the investigation and began a search for the child utilizing Troopers, Firefighters, and an aerial search by Delaware State Police Aviation Helicopter, Trooper 2. Due to circumstances of the disappearance, Delaware State Police activated an “AMBER ALERT” to aid in the search and recovery of the child.
At approximately 10:54 p.m. Griffin and the victim were located by searchers in an unlit area of the Heritage Acres development. When taken into custody, Griffin was found to be in possession of concealed pocketknife.
Investigation revealed that Griffin had taken the child to a wooded area, in the area of Ellendale, DE and engaged in inappropriate sexual acts with the child. Further investigation and interviews discovered that a similar incident with Griffin and the child had taken place in February 2011, also in a wooded area.
Detectives arrested and charged Guy K. Griffin with the above listed charges. Griffin was arraigned and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $140,000.00 Cash Bond.
Fruitland Police Dog (Bullet & Stab Proof Dog Safety Vest) Fundraiser
SALISBURY MD KENNEL CLUB
CHARITABLE TRUST, INC.
1ST ANNUAL DOG WALK
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2011
REGISTRATION 8A.M. TO 9:30 A.M. ~ WALK 9:30AM
SALISBURY MD KENNEL CLUB TRAINING CENTER
31663 WINTERPLACE PARKWAY, SALISBURY, MD
BENEFIT VEST-A-DOG
(Bullet & Stab Proof Dog Safety Vest)
FOR CITY OF FRUITLAND POLICE DOG
& OXYGEN MASKS FOR SMALL ANIMALS
FOR FIRE DEPTS IN THE TRI-COUNTY AREA
DOG WALK REGISTRATION FORM
NAME______________________________________________
ADDRESS___________________________________________
PHONE #______________________ E-MAIL____________________________
DOG & HANDLER $20.00 ~ ADDITIONAL DOGS $5.00 EACH
AMOUNT ENCLOSED_______________________________
Bring Day of Event or Mail by 3/20/11 to Bonnie Garris, 321 Cedar Dr., Salisbury, MD 21804
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO SALISBURY MD KENNEL CLUB CHARITABLE TRUST
[Contributions are tax deductible IRS code 501(c)(3)]
In consideration of the furtherance of the Salisbury MD Kennel Charitable Trust, and of the Salisbury MD Kennel Club Charitable Trust permitting me and my dog(s) to participate in the SMKCCT Dog Walk, on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, by submitting this form or participating in this event, I hereby waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages or injuries that I and my dog(s) might sustain while taking part in this event or as a result there of: the Salisbury MD Kennel Club Charitable Trust, Salisbury MD Kennel Club or any other person connected with the event. I give the Salisbury MD Kennel Club Charitable Trust and Salisbury MD Kennel Club permission to take photographs or video of myself and dog(s) at this event and use them on their websites, in print and in other media to promote the Salisbury MD Kennel Club Charitable Trust.
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SALISBURY MD KENNEL CLUB CHARITABLE TRUST, INC.
1ST ANNUAL DOG WALK ~ SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2011
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Mardela Hypnotist Performance Rescheduled To May 19
RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 19
Hypnotist Performs to Raise Funds
Mardela High School
The March 4 performance of hypnotist Jason Linett has been rescheduled for May 19. This event will be a fund-raiser for the Prom Committee at Mardela Middle and High School.
Hypnotist Performs to Raise Funds
Mardela High School
The March 4 performance of hypnotist Jason Linett has been rescheduled for May 19. This event will be a fund-raiser for the Prom Committee at Mardela Middle and High School.
O'Malley Septic Curb Hits Roadblock
Prospects for Gov. Martin O'Malley's bid to restrict rural and suburban development on septic systems apppear dim this year with a key House leader expressing reservations, but the governor's press secretary maintains he's not giving up on trying to get his legislation passed this year.
House Panel Vote On Gay Marriage Unlikely Thursday
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The chairman of Maryland's House Judiciary Committee says he will likely delay voting again on a bill to legalize same-sex marriage.
Delegate Joseph Vallario, D-Prince George's, said Thursday that his committee has a lengthy list of bills to hear and is not likely to have time for a vote on the high-profile bill.
Efforts to extend full marriage rights to same-sex couples stalled in the House this week after speeding through the Senate.
House leaders have had trouble finding support on the committee for the bill and have spent the last two days lobbying members.
"I don't know whether the votes are there or not, we'll wait and see," Vallario says.
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Delegate Joseph Vallario, D-Prince George's, said Thursday that his committee has a lengthy list of bills to hear and is not likely to have time for a vote on the high-profile bill.
Efforts to extend full marriage rights to same-sex couples stalled in the House this week after speeding through the Senate.
House leaders have had trouble finding support on the committee for the bill and have spent the last two days lobbying members.
"I don't know whether the votes are there or not, we'll wait and see," Vallario says.
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Dem Rep Sheila Jackson Lee.. Queen Of The Hill
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas also hands out nicknames to the people who work for her. The Houston Democrat addressed one of her employees as “you stupid mother***er.”
And not just once, but “constantly,” recalls the staffer, “like, all the time.”
Another Jackson Lee aide recounts the time her parents came to Washington to visit: “They were really excited to come to the congressional office. They’re small town people, so for them it was a huge deal. They were actually sitting in the main lobby waiting area….[Jackson Lee] came out screaming at me over a scheduling change. Called me a ’stupid idiot. Don’t be a moron, you foolish girl’ and actually did this in front of my parents, of all things.”
Yet another staffer remembers requesting a meeting early on in her tenure to ask how best to serve the congresswoman. Jackson Lee’s response: “What? What did you say to me? Who are you, the Congresswoman? You haven’t been elected. You don’t set up meetings with me! I tell you! You know what? You are the most unprofessional person I have ever met in my life.” With that, Jackson Lee hung up the phone.
According to the same staffer, Jackson Lee “would always say, ‘What am I a prostitute? Am I your prostitute? You can’t prostitute me.’”
Capitol Hill is famous for its demanding, insensitive bosses. Yet even by the harsh standards of Congress, Sheila Jackson Lee stands out. She may be the worst boss in Washington. “It’s like being an Iraq War veteran,” says someone who worked for her. Strangers may say, “‘oh I know what you’ve been through.’ No, you really don’t. Because until you’ve experienced it…. People don’t tell the worst of the stories, because they’re really unbelievable.”
For some, a job in Jackson Lee’s office proved not just emotionally but physically perilous. One staffer recalls a frank conversation with his doctor, who told him he needed to quit. “It’s your life or your job,” the doctor told him, warning that the stress and long hours were wreaking havoc on his body.
Only a few on staff fought back. One of Jackson Lee’s drivers became so frustrated with her abuse the person pulled the car over and demand she stop: “She’s screaming and swearing. ‘M.F.’ everything. Finally I slammed on the brakes and told her to get the hell out of my car. I’m like ‘I can’t drive with you like this. Either get out, or you can calm down.’ And she’s like ‘you need to go or get fired.’ I’m like, ‘that’s fine. But I’m either leaving without you or you can calm down,’” the staffer said.
Jackson Lee then threatened to call the police and claim she was being held hostage in the car. But she finally did calm down when the staffer called her bluff, offering to flag down a Capitol Police officer to explain the situation.
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SAPOA's Candidates
Here's The Rest Of The Numbers
Boda 29 votes
Cohen 51 votes
Dixon 24 votes
Dryden 24 votes
Ford 23 votes
Mitchell 21 votes
Spies 43 votes
Taylor 11 votes
Boda 438 total votes
Cohen 583 total votes
Dixon 299 total votes
Dryden 328 total votes
Ford 300 total votes
Mitchell 472 total votes
Spies 583 total votes
Taylor 161 total votes
Cohen 51 votes
Dixon 24 votes
Dryden 24 votes
Ford 23 votes
Mitchell 21 votes
Spies 43 votes
Taylor 11 votes
Boda 438 total votes
Cohen 583 total votes
Dixon 299 total votes
Dryden 328 total votes
Ford 300 total votes
Mitchell 472 total votes
Spies 583 total votes
Taylor 161 total votes
New Castle Man Arrested In Attempted Carjacking
Date of Occurrence: Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 7:55 p.m.
Victim: 22 year old Bear, DE female
Defendant:
-Neil D. David, 32, New Castle, DE
Charges:
-Carjacking 2nd Degree
-Offensive Touching
-Criminal Mischief
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Newark- The Delaware State Police have arrested a New Castle man for the attempted carjacking of a Bear woman that occurred yesterday evening in Newark.
The incident occurred at approximately 7:55 p.m. as a Bear, DE woman was walking to her vehicle after leaving the Boston Market located in the University Plaza Shopping Center. As the victim began to enter her car, she was confronted by a male subject who then produced a lighter and demanded that the victim move over to the passenger seat of the car. When the victim refused, the suspect began choking the victim who then complied with his demands. The victim, however; fled out of the passenger side door and ran back into the Boston Market where she called 9-1-1. The victim was able to provide police with a description of the suspect who had fled the area.
A short time later, troopers responded to the Boscov’s Department store parking lot located at 361 W. Main Street (Christiana Town Center), Newark, in reference to a subject who had been observed by store loss prevention employees looking into the windows of vehicles parked in the lot. The store employees then responded to the parking lot and confronted the subject who attempted to flee on foot. However, the employees were able to detain him until troopers arrived. Troopers then observed that this subject matched the description of the suspect who had just committed the attempted carjacking at the Boston Market. The suspect was then relayed back to the Boston Market where he was positively identified by the victim.
Neil David was arrested and charged with one count each of Attempted Carjacking 2nd Degree, Offensive Touching, and Criminal Mischief. He was arraigned at JP Court 11 and then committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institute for lack of $2200.00 cash bail. The victim was not injured.
Fruitland Police Department Press Release
DATE & TIME OF INCIDENT: February 28, 2011 @ 9:30 p.m.
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Possession of CDS
LOCATION OF INCIDENT: N. Division Street. Fruitland, Md.
VICTIM: State of Maryland
CASE NO.: 2011-217
ADDRESS:
1. NAME OF PERSON CHARGED: RYAN MORRIS WARWICK
AGE OF PERSON CHARGED: 19
ADDRESS OF PERSON CHARGED: Porter Mill Road, Hebron, Md.
Charges: Possession of CDS, Possession of CDS Paraphernalia
Disposition: Remanded to custody of Central Booking, WCDC
DATE & TIME OF ARREST: February 28, 2011 @ 9:30 p.m.
PLEASE CONTACT OFFICER: between 8:30am hrs to 4:30pm hrs (If additional information is requested)
While on routine patrol, Fruitland officers observed a gold Ford Ranger travelling at what appeared to be a speed greater than the posted speed limit northbound on North Division Street. Upon stopping the vehicle the above named subject was identified as the operator and sole occupant. A strong odor of burnt marijuana was detected eminating from the vehicle. As a result of this observation, a K9 scan was initiated which resulted in CDS and CDS Paraphernalia being discovered.
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Possession of CDS
LOCATION OF INCIDENT: N. Division Street. Fruitland, Md.
VICTIM: State of Maryland
CASE NO.: 2011-217
ADDRESS:
1. NAME OF PERSON CHARGED: RYAN MORRIS WARWICK
AGE OF PERSON CHARGED: 19
ADDRESS OF PERSON CHARGED: Porter Mill Road, Hebron, Md.
Charges: Possession of CDS, Possession of CDS Paraphernalia
Disposition: Remanded to custody of Central Booking, WCDC
DATE & TIME OF ARREST: February 28, 2011 @ 9:30 p.m.
PLEASE CONTACT OFFICER: between 8:30am hrs to 4:30pm hrs (If additional information is requested)
While on routine patrol, Fruitland officers observed a gold Ford Ranger travelling at what appeared to be a speed greater than the posted speed limit northbound on North Division Street. Upon stopping the vehicle the above named subject was identified as the operator and sole occupant. A strong odor of burnt marijuana was detected eminating from the vehicle. As a result of this observation, a K9 scan was initiated which resulted in CDS and CDS Paraphernalia being discovered.
State Highway
Dear Joe,
I own a small buisness on route 13. And now repeatedly, when I attempt to open my store there has been some sort of "construction" on the highway in front of my buisness. Today I could not even attempt to get into the one and only entrance to the 3 buisness in my building. I drove over the curb, parked my truck and went down to converse with crew perdorming the work. I asked them to please remove the cones that blocked my driveway and was told that I should call state highway because they set it up not the city of Salisbury. I said no problem I'll contact the city police for obstructon. Imediately his attitude changed and within minutes a crew of 8 highly trained men came to remove the 3 cones that blocked my driveway. Why would he not just make the radio call himself? Why was my driveway blocked at all? I don't get how it takes 12 people to dig a hole on 13 with one shovel.
Somerset County Sheriff's Office Press Release
Jamal Francis Taylor of Crisfield, arrested 2-24-11 on a warrant regarding violation of probation. Taylor was later held on a $25,000 bond.
Jeremiah Ulysses Handy of Princess Anne, arrested 2-25-11 on a warrant regarding failing to register as a sex offender. Handy was later held without bond.
Caitlyn Sheree Dillard of Lancaster Pennsylvania, arrested 2-28-11 regarding driving on a suspended out of state drivers license. Dillard was released after signing citations.
Juvenile arrested for assaulting teacher on 2-28-11. Deputies were called to the Washington High school regarding an assault. Deputies later learned that a male juvenile had assaulted a teacher. The student was arrested and charged with assault, and disturbing school functions. The student was later released to parents pending juvenile court actions.
Two juvenile females arrested for fighting on 2-28-11. Deputies were called to the Washington High School regarding a fight between two female students. Both students were arrested and charged with second degree assault, and disturbing school functions. Both students were released to parents pending juvenile court actions.
Robert Wayne Booher of Crisfield, arrested 3-1-11 on a warrant regarding failing to appear in court for child support. Booher was later held without bond.
Jeremiah Ulysses Handy of Princess Anne, arrested 3-2-11 on a warrant regarding violation of probation. Handy was later held on an additional $50,000 bond.
Michael Shane Somers Sr. of Princess Anne, arrested 3-2-11 on a warrant regarding failing to appear in court. Somers was later released after posting bond.
Vernon Tawes Sterling of Salisbury, arrested 3-2-11 on a warrant regarding violation of probation. Sterling was later held without bond.
SALISBURY’S PRIMARY ELECTION – ANOTHER VIEW OF THE NUMBERS
Because a voter could cast only one vote for a particular candidate, the number of votes received by a candidate represents the exact number of persons who voted for him or her (and, typically. for 2 others), and that number, divided by the total voters (1,099), establishes the percent thereof who supported that candidate. That percentage is much greater than the percentage, based on the total votes (2,938), listed on the board’s "unofficial" scorecard – here are the significantly greater percentages of the actual voters who supported each candidate (ranked in order of support):
49.1% -- Spies
48.4% -- Cohen
41.0% -- Mitchell
37.2% -- Boda*
27.7% -- Dryden*
25.2% -- Ford
25.0% -- Dixon*
13.6% -- Taylor
designates one of the candidates who are supported substantially by a small group of "super-donors" – see our earlier post about that group: http://sbynews.blogspot.com/2011/02/who-are-these-super-donors-in.html
Thus, for example, the lead that Tim Spies has over Muir Boda in actual voter support is about 12%, rather than the much smaller lead suggested on the board’s scorecard (4.5%). It is possible, albeit unlikely, that all (100%) of the voters who support Boda also support Spies, but it is impossible that more than 76% of those who support Spies also support Boda. And it is also possible that none of those who voted for one also voted for the other. This same analysis could be done for any pair of the candidates.
And it is interesting to run the data for a hypothetical even result, in which each of the 8 candidates receives the same share of the total votes cast, or 367 votes, which would represent support by about one-third (33.3%) of the actual voters. Only 4 candidates – Spies, Cohen, Mitchell and Boda (in that order) -- exceeded the "average" level of support.
Obviously, Mr. Spies and Ms Cohen garnered the highest level of support, no matter how you do the numbers, by a comfortable margin over the next highest, Ms. Mitchell, who also did better than expected. The three candidates supported by super-donors – Boda, Dryden and Dixon – did not meet expectations, possibly because of their manifest landlord support.
No doubt, in response, SAPOA will be much more aggressive as the general election approaches, if its exploits in the past several City elections are a reliable predictor.
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