Election 2014 Analysis and Predictions

 

Some state and county wide races highlight today's 2014 primary elections. Most of the action will be on the Democratic side so let's take a look at some of the the races. In Clark Co. Dist. 3 (D) County Commissioners race former Co. council member David Abbot faces off against long time candidate of various positions "Toxic" John Perkins and newcomer Dennnis Ettel. "Toxic" John has lived up to his name on several levels over the years and this may be his last chance to actually win a important position in local politics. Hopefully this won't be the case, voters have been turning their backs on Perkins at every level for years. While Abbot isn't the most liked candidate the anti-Perkins should carry him through ...Ettel is too much of an unknown to be a factor...

 In Circuit Court # 1 Incumbent Dan Moore faces off against Drew Adams. Moore a no nonsense, good judge should win against Adams....

 In the Circuit Court #2  race new comer Laura Harbison faces incumbent Jerry Jacobi. Initially the BatBlog thought this was a no brainer ,Jacobi would be put out of office. Jacobi's drug court has been tainted under a big scandal involving alleged due process and rights violations. Jacobi has tried to shift the blame away from himself and blame his staff. His strategy may be working , there are a huge amount of Jacobi signs out there and Harbison has run a very low key race. Hopefully the signs are misleading and Ms Harbison wins but the BatBlog isn't sure now....

In the Clark Co. (D) sheriff's race Brian Myer should win fairly easy over Donnie Bowyer another current member of the C.C. sheriff's Dept. as is Myer. Dwight Engle former Clarksville police chief should finish a distant 3rd.

Finally in the County Circuit Court Clerk's office race Susan Popp faces off against former Judge Steve Fleece...both are good Democrats and good candidates the BatBlog expects Ms. Popp to win...

The BatBlog endorses Moore, Myer, Harbison , Abbot and Popp....

One thing is certain about tomorrow's vote it will draw very little attention and the turnout will probably be poor as most elections are without big national or state races. Unfortunately this low turnout could skew the vote...so do your duty and get out the vote...Make a difference

*** Note *** excuse any typos or mistakes this post was done on a dead run The BatBlog just returned from a Florida fishing trip and there was little time for proof reading....

Also Republican County Assessor candidate Martina "Tina " Webster sent this important message for all voters...

 Indiana is an open primary state. So if someone normally only votes in the general, then they are most likely registered (unless they've moved or died) and absolutely CAN vote in the primary this Tuesday. A lot of people think you have to be registered to a party to vote on Tuesday!