Re: County Board To Vote Soon
Is it logical to believe that the board members know how the vote will go tomorrow? Perhaps they dont know the final total, but they probably have a pretty good idea if it will be yes or no as to whether Madison County will butt heads with JB or not. Unofficially we have been tipped off that this may be a bipartisan effort and i suppose that scenario would be the smart play at this time, but we heard that was a day or so ago, and we all know how things can change. The Democrats may actually be in a tighter spot on this vote than the Republicans, but if the end result is a foregone conclusion maybe it doesnt matter. What incentive do the Democrats have to vote to open things in opposition to a Governor of the same party if they know it is going to go that way anyway? Im not sure this kind of jostling goes on in County votes but we all know how U.S. Senators and Reps will vote a certain way from time to time knowing their vote wont matter as to whether a bill passes or not. Senior members will get the go ahead from party bosses over others with less seniority to get cover. If you are a Democrat and you know this is going to pass, do you vote with the Republicans because polling seems to show a slight edge from the voters that they want to open things up some? Or maybe it is a better idea to not go against a sitting Governor of your own party? Its one thing to vote a certain way knowing your vote wont change the final outcome one way or another, its another thing to oppose your parties Governor knowing it would likely be the deciding vote. Im sorry, but if im a Democrat im voting with JB in that situation. This must be an exciting time to be a board member, because the spotlight is going to be shining on all the members, at least to some degree. It will be interesting to be sure. IMO its a lot easier to vote on here, i vote open it up. The county folks have a lot of important votes but its probably not that often that they have a vote that has statewide ramifications like this. I think i butchered this, but i hope evryone knows what i am attempting to say at least.
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