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MUMBLINGS June 9, 2005
Memorial Day of 2005 has passed. The observance is to pay
tribute to all soldiers who have fought and died for the freedom of our
country. Too, it represented the 60th anniversary of WWII. Those of us who
still remain appreciate the fact that we had the privilege of serving and are
still here enjoying the freedoms of the greatest country on earth. Our ranks
are thinning but fortunately, thousands of others are taking our place and
holding up the great American Flag throughout the world, between terrorists and
us.
Following this great day, every two years of fervor and
patriotism stirs Americans' blood to the tune of talking politics, which is the
great foundation of this country. Even though the next election primaries are
still almost a year from now, rumors are beginning to seep up out of the ground
and smoke is beginning to show. Soon all this will turn into activity.
This is true in Baldwin County. Rumblings
have begun to spread about who's going to run for which office and while
various groups and people are trying to attract candidates to oppose someone
they don't like or support the person they do like. This is not new. It has
happened for over 200 years and will continue, forever.
Often, the hottest race in any county is
that for sheriff. It used to be probate judge, but this has gradually changed
and now voters seem to enjoy talking about the sheriff's race more than any
other. Sheriffs have to run every four years while judges only face voters
every six years. At one time, probate judges were chairmen of the commission
but this is not true any more, except in a few small counties.
Probate officials have many duties, but
mainly they are record keepers and collectors of licenses, etc., and hold
county court. Sheriffs are in charge of maintaining law and order and in a
county like Baldwin that is quite a task.
Jimmy Johnson has been sheriff for five
terms and no doubt will run for re-election, although he has not publicly said
so. He is popular and able. However, rumor has it that he will have opposition
in the name of Huey "Hoss" Mack Jr.
I have not had the privilege of talking to
Hoss Mack but have been told that he is already in the process of employing a
public relations person to handle his campaign. Time will give us more
information on this race. This does not mean that others will not seek the
important position.
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Was talking to Commissioner and former 12-year State
Senator Albert Lipscomb. I asked him if the rumors I had been hearing had any
basis of truth. He assured me that he was praying about the possibility of
running for Lt. Governor, Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries or running
for re-election to his present position. I gathered he had not reached a
definite opinion, but is watching every situation. I think most would agree
that he would make a good Commissioner of Agriculture, since he is a graduate
of Auburn, a farmer, etc.
Other rumors are being heard about various positions and
perhaps it'll be discussed here from time to time.
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