Victory is Sweet
Because of the type of candidates I like to work with - challengers to incumbents, open seat candidates, and unendorsed incumbents - being part of the winning team is more thrilling than most races. These are folks that are not supposed to win, and yet we find ways to do it. Yesterday’s victory for Gary Eichelberger was one of those moments. Especially winning the most votes. I like Bruce Barclay too, so I’m glad he did well also, coming up just a bit shy of Gary at the polls.
There’s plenty of coverage in the news about the race - here, here, here, and here.
The most amazing news to me though are Stabile’s comments saying that he doesn’t think the committee needs to be reorganized or change the way it does business. Excuse Mr. Chairman, but didn’t you see the election results? I don’t think you are any position to dictate anything, except how you resign as Chairman. You obviously don’t get it, so I’ll spell it out - the voters rejected the arrogance of the county party leadership. They know a railroad job when they see one.
Remember your own words Mr. Chairman? Let me remind you of what was quoted in the paper:
During his public remarks to committee members, Stabile said the turncoats will be remembered post-election.
“I am proud to support our endorsed candidates. To those who don’t — raspberries to them,” he said to chuckles. “And there will be an accounting once this is over.”
The accounting is about ready to begin - get in line Mr. Chairman. You can be first. All things come to pass in their own, this will too. There will be changes made in the county committee and with other selected officials.