A Look Ahead to 2019 Part II...The Others

Dem.s only hope

  As the BatBlog pointed out in Part I there are several potential serious and not so serious Jeffersonville politicians who are eyeing the Jeffersonville mayor position in 2019 and beyond. Lets look at the  potential candidates now and for the future.

  The most intriguing and long rumored possible candidate is Steve Stemler (D) who recently decided not to seek re-election to the Indiana house of representatives. Stemler a well respected Jeffersonville businessman who for a long time has been considered the Democrats best possible choice as a mayoral candidate. At this time The BatBlog has no idea if Mr. Stemler has any inclinations to seek the position. With today's political climate and the current Republican domination and a strong sitting successful mayor ,one would think Stemler would be reluctant to run even though he is the only Democrat with even a snowball's chance. His best shot may be to await Moore's retirement from the job.

  If Stemler doesn't run Democrat's are pretty much screwed and they may have to reach to the bottom of the political barrel for a candidate. Names like "Toxic" John Perkins and Tom "Bulldozer" Galligan always pop up. Perkins who never met a race he didn't want to enter and eventually lose still after many embarrassing losses doesn't realize he is a pariah to voters.. and can't win ANY race. Galligan would love to avenge his earlier lose to Moore but Galligan would have absolutely ZERO chance against mayor Moore. Another Dem. and former mayoral candidate Dennis Julius is a long shot to run again.

 On the Republican side there are several current GOP city councilpersons drooling awaiting Moore to retire or step aside so they could take a shot at the mayoral slot. Among them is Matt "Lapdog" Owen, Ed "Moe " Zastawny, and Lisa Gill. If and when Moore steps aside look for a mad scramble among these three.  The best choice would appear to be Gill who is respected for listening and taking care of her constituents. "Moe" and "Lapdog" need to just stick to appearing in the various parades we have during the year...

Things can change quickly in politics but Republicans look firmly entrenched in power for the immediate future and at this time the Jeffersonville mayor's job is Mike Moore's as long as he wants to keep it...There are many who crave the position, but realize he is unbeatable for the foreseeable future...