It looks like there was a counter complaint filed by Crawford for fraud, and it was granted by the Circuit Court. Anyone know anything about this? I know both parties in this case, and like I said in a previous post: the two of them as partners is like throwing water on a grease fire. My father always told me: “never do business with family or friends, you’ll end up hating each other.”
No complaint against anyone else materialized. The Crawfords were found guilty, if you will, of Fiduciary neglect. I don’t dispute that the two men should never have been partners, neither can lead and lack business skills. The Crawfords made out, they purchased a building/business using a lot of money from a friend (and others) and she is the ONLY victim in this case. They are not reinbursing her…is this what you want for Sheriff?
I like how Bill Jones brings up Tim Crawfords face book page. He makes staements like, I did some checking and ... Mr. Jones (AKA Major Gibson) it is my understanding that you told Tim to take down the picture.
Crawford and his few cronies (and I mean few) will continue to muddy the waters with nonsense, like Facebook pages and the like. However the truth is crystal clear - Crawford is a dishonest, unprofessional, fiscally irresponsible and all around unlikable person. He may try to run but he cannot hide from this truth.
Well I guess if Major Gibson did tell Mr. Crawford to remove his photo he must have been on the right side. Mr. Crawford doesn’t have the picture on facebook anymore. He should just follow the rules and keep his nose clean if he wants to run for office. I don’t know why he is wasting his time. There is no way in hell he is going to win.
Bill, don’t be so sure. Voters are an unpredictable group. A lot of people are not happy with the Democrats right now. I think Rex is doing a great job and deserves to be re-elected, but everyone thought Fred Davis was a shoo-in last time and look what happened. No one should take the election for granted. Just a thought.
I’m not taking anything for granted. I know that Tim Crawford doesn’t have a chance in hell of winning. Four recent polls suggest that what is happening at the National and State Levels has not occurred at the local level. The reason for the changes in Charles County nearly four years ago had nothing to do with the Republicans. It was because there were two times as many democrats in Charles County then there was four years prior. Some think we will have a huge influx of Republicans changing parties for the primary election. So far that has not happened. Actually we have had more Democrats change party than Republicans. And we are only talking about less than 150 people. The deadline is June. So all these people need to act fast if it is going to happen. Not one candidate or party has enough grass roots to get that done. That includes Coffey. Even though Congress has one of the lowest approval ratings in history, I’ll bet Steny Hoyer gets 60-65% of the vote. People may not like Congress, but they love their Congressperson and Senators. A day in politics is a lifetime. Who knows what will happen between now and September. But I am confident (not cocky) that Sheriff Coffey will win with numbers simular to Hoyer’s. I have analyzed local politics for a long time. But of course, this is just my two cents.
I am not disagreeing with you. I am one of the many republicans who changed parties so their “voice will be heard”. I believe that probably no Republican will ever win another election in this county and most elections will be decided in the primary, but stranger things have happened. Who would have ever thought this state would elect a republuican Governor (Erlich)8 years ago? Look what happened in Massachusetts recently. If you told me a republican would take Ted Kennedy’s seat, I would have bet the farm against it. I am just saying, people are unpredictable.
Maria,
You are 100% right. People will surprise you every time. You also have to remember that what we consider a republican and what ouor neighbors in northern states call republican are two different things. A moderate Democrat in our area would be a republican up north. But you are right. The other difference is that Crawford is a nutjob and people are gonna come out of the woods proclaiming that later on.
I’m not taking anything for granted. I know that Tim Crawford doesn’t have a chance in hell of winning.
Jones, you’re very articulate {a real chatter box}, but a lot of what you say is just
opinion and everyone has one.
To prove my point, what you just said about Crawford, I’m sure you said the exact same
thing about OBAMA. The moral of that story is, never look down your nose at someone or
attempt to count them out before the final bell.
That being said, even though I like Crawford, I believe that DAVE WILLIAMS will be
better as Sheriff.
Four recent polls suggest that what is happening at the National and State Levels has not occurred at the local level.
Could you please identify these polls, Mr. Jones. I would be very interested in reading them.
The reason for the changes in Charles County nearly four years ago had nothing to do with the Republicans. It was because there were two times as many democrats in Charles County then there was four years prior.
So, are you saying that Democrats simply vote for Democrats regardless of whether or not they are the best candidates?
People may not like Congress, but they love their Congressperson and Senators.
Congressman and Senators get voted out of office every election. If this statement held water, no politico would ever lose their job. I have a feeling that there are more people paying attention this year than in years past and Steny may have his hands full with that Lollar guy. Steny’s usual BS story of “saving the military bases” has already been exposed as hogwash and I think that was the only thing keeping him around. Oh, I’m sure there will be voters who know nothing of the issues that will see his name (just as they have for the past 348 years) and cast their vote for him but I don’t believe that it’s going to be as easy as you think. As for Coffey, he seems like a decent guy and the police seem to be doing good work. Barring some breaking news that casts a shadow over his administration, I don’t see him losing in November. Just another 2 cents.
Read and watched the FOP endorsment process recently. I must say I was really impressed with what Crawford had to say. It gives me something to think about. Thanks Crawford for giving me a choice.
Have you read this post? Crawford is not a choice! He is a bad cop and not a viable choice for any leadership position. It is embarassing that this bozo would even put his name out there.
Have you read this post? Crawford is not a choice! He is a bad cop and not a viable choice for any leadership position. It is embarassing that this bozo would even put his name out there.
Yes I have read the posts but like many people which come to the duck we like to check things out for ourselves. I have been doing some reading and doing a little fact finding. So yes! I think there is a someone else to look at here.
Impressed with Crawford’s Speech at the FOP meeting? Perhaps he should get his wife to teach him basic language and omit the slang! Just more of his enormous ego flowing forth. If you want to see a train wreck Crawford is your man. One thing for sure he will be able to recite the description of FAVORITISM. Blah, blah, blah, same old story. Two good men happen to be candidates, Rex and Dave. Is our county safer, are our Deputies happier and experiencing leadership, I think so. I see no reason to not re-elect Rex. For Dave it is just a matter of bad timing, for Crawford an ego trip of a poor leader. The FOP has spoken, the statistics are in evidence and the people will vote the man not the party.
Well Time has had a break from posts since July 12th. Anyone have anything interesting to say about this candidate for Sheriff? I can’t think of one nice thing to say. Big ego and dumb as a rock sums it up.
Now we all know why Dave Williams has not taken his signs down. Republican candidate Tim Crawford is putting his signs over Dave’s. I guess Virginia Benedict is smarter than most of us gave her credit for. Dave Williams was just using the party. Maybe we should all stop and listen to the wisdom of some of the folks who have been around a long time before we start attacking them for voicing their thoughts. Sorry Virginia, I should have known you knew what you were talking about.
Republican candidate Tim Crawford is putting his signs over Dave’s. I guess Virginia Benedict is smarter than most of us gave her credit for. Dave Williams was just using the party.
I’m thinking this little feud has nothing to do with the party. Williams helping Crawford could be nothing more than a sore loser still trying his damnest to beat Rex Coffey. Good luck with that
Unless I am mistaken, Virginia Benedict was referring specifically and exclusively to Al Smith.
That may be, but I suspect his switch was for the same reason as Williams. Neither of which had changed their political thoughts. ( it only took a thirty second converstaion with Al Smith to realize that) Except for one. To win in Charles County you need to be a democrat.
