Stir Crazy
Just for the record I know I’ve been pretty hard on the Marion County Democrats as of late. It’s the nature of what I do for a living. If you are a partisan don’t worry there are some things coming down the pike soon that put the local GOP in my sights, but for now Democrats, enjoy your moment.
Today was a Democrat day for me in the sense that Melina Kennedy, the Democratic candidate for County Prosecutor, came on my morning radio program. And the Dss (Mayor and Sheriff) had a morning news conference touting the “arrival” of new bed space at Liberty Hall on east Washington. The beds will help alleviate overcrowding and help address crime as part of a comprehensive approach to solving crime. Of course I have say Liberty Hall was a bit Orwellian with some of the signs that were promoting positive reinforcement. “God doesn’t make junk” and “Get out stay out,” “Think Positive and be positive,” “Four legs good, two legs bad.” Okay, I made up the last one.
The Kennedy interview was interesting. Melina and I have had our differences but I still respect her as an attorney and former public servant. While she did fine, I do think the big challenge for her will still be the experience issue, particularly as crime is trending to be at an all-time high this year. (See earlier postings) The challenge will be to explain to average voter how someone who has never tried a criminal case can oversee an office that is crucial to fighting crime when it is as high as Robert Downey, Jr. Time will see if she is up to the task. Of course being videotaped going through the new jail with the Mayor and Sheriff doesn’t hurt either.
Like I said at the beginning, if you’re a partisan don’t get mad or cocky, because the other guys’ days are coming, and probably sooner than everyone thinks.
