Clark Co. Sheriff's Race Heating Up .....

 

 With the Clark Co. sheriff's race less than two weeks away, things are starting to heat up. This appears to be the race that has drawn the most interest and the most passionate supporters for the individual candidates. While the candidates have been most civil in their face to face "greet the candidates" forums, behind the scenes the accusations and claims have been flying hot and heavy. A lot of people blame each candidates supporters for the "dirty politics" claim and not the candidates themselves. The BatBlog thinks we should be careful in giving the candidates a pass on being clean, because there appears to be a lot of behind the scene manipulations by all the campaigns.

  We're pretty sure (R) Jamey Noel didn't turn himself in on the campaign headquarters/ New Chapel EMS controversy, and (I) Mac Spainhour's alleged campaign funding mistakes supposedly was reported by someone connected to a Noel family member. We're also pretty sure (D) Brian Meyer didn't say he would bring back former sheriff Danny Rodden after he is elected, as has been rumored. Yeah there's a lot of rumors and innuendos flying and it would be naive to think the candidates weren't at least aware if not directly involved in these  political shenanigans. The candidates might all smile and praise each other publicly, but this is politics and this is Clark Co....What do you think ???

 The BatBlog still strongly supports Mac Spainhour, Mac seems just like a stand up guy with no ties to the current sheriff's dept., which is truly a mess .When you consider the Rodden disgrace and the Adam's embarrassment and the serious alleged drug problems in the Clark Co. jail, it's time for new leadership away from the current dept. And while Jamey Noel has a shiny resume', his memory seems to be conveniently vague at times when it is necessary. He has garnered the reputation as a political wheeler dealer in his role as GOP chair, who has become considered somewhat of a  power broker in each of his many pursuits. Meyer is just too closely aligned with Rodden and the department.

We do think it will be a close race ....the BatBlog gives a slight edge to Noel going into the last couple of weeks. Mainly because Spainhour and Meyer will split the Democratic vote. We believe it will be close between Spainhour and Noel with Meyer trailing the field. We will give a final prediction next week.

Thanks to everyone for the many, some very detailed comments and predictions. I would caution everyone to keep their comments away from the candidates personal lives, while character issues are important let's not forget innocent family members....