The recent poll was a little surprising. Stifler ended up with 63 votes, Glassman with 55, and Parrott with 55. In the recent weeks many people have told me that they are going to vote for Parrott and Stifler. Apparently people are more upset with Glassman than I had anticipated. 25% of those who took the poll chose Stifler and Parrott which kind of validates what I have been hearing. Stifler was the top single vote getter in the bunch (single shot votes). I was not surprised that Stifler ended up on top but I was surprised at how low Glassman’s numbers were and that Parrott received just as many votes. Really, the only thing this unscientific poll shows is that this race will come down to the wire. I can’t say that this blog has penetrated the farming community which probably explains Barry’s low numbers. For some reason he always ends up with a lot of votes.
So, what do you think? Is this poll just flat out wrong or is it closer to reality than we might thing?
32 responses so far ↓
1 ReaganAgain08 // Jul 30, 2006 at 6:05 pm
Interesting, interesting. The thing is, I know so many people who are going to “single shoot” Donna Stifler in that primary.
2 Inside // Jul 30, 2006 at 10:10 pm
I question your numbers. I have seen two arscott polls that have Glassman way up on the ladies with them within single digits of each other. As you said , he is very strong in the northern areas.
3 GOPerative // Jul 31, 2006 at 12:19 am
Inside,
That sounds completely reasonable. I know some polls were done recently on several races. I am sure those numbers will start coming to the surface soon.
4 Jim // Jul 31, 2006 at 12:32 am
As GOPerative has stated repeatedly, these polls are unscientific. The polls on this site are only indicative of what some of the Harford GOP activists think. There is heavy participation in these polls from some of the campaigns and that will definitely skew the results.
People who really know Parrott tend to dislike her intensely. Unfortunately, I think that Parrott will do even better among all primary voters. The only thing this shows is that Parrott has a little more support among “insiders” than most would have thought.
5 independent educator // Jul 31, 2006 at 1:34 am
Just a question- is Donna Stiffler the candidate who said that God told her to run?
6 Me // Jul 31, 2006 at 4:22 am
I am so glad GOPerative posted this blog. Barry Glassman must go. He is setting up the Council with his hand-picked candidates to ensure that he has complete control once he takes the County Executive position. I said this on the previous blog and I will keep pounding it home. I will do everything in my power to make sure Harford Countians know the truth about Barry and his betrayal of our Party through the allegations that he is making about Governor Ehrlich. The man has about as much loyalty to his conservative electorate as Bill Clinton has to his wife. He is sneaky and underhanded and I don’t think Harford voters should trust him anymore. Donna Stifler is the only person that I am going to vote for.
7 GOPerative // Jul 31, 2006 at 1:36 pm
Me,
I’m not sure I agree with you on this one. Barry is behind Gallion in District D and Young in District C. I find both of them to be outstanding choices. Could you elaborate on the allegations he is making about Gov. Ehrlich? Then I may have a better idea of where you are coming from on this one.
8 Greg2 // Jul 31, 2006 at 1:50 pm
Bob Ehrlich is not the Godfather of Maryland Conservatives. Ehrlich’s loyalty to liberal special interest groups cost Robert Smith his job. I don’t know hat Barry has said, but it’s time to look out for Harford’s interest instead of a Governor trailing badly in the polls.
9 A Lifelong Harford County Resident // Jul 31, 2006 at 3:59 pm
I hope that Joanne and Barry are re-elected. Donna does not have the political past that Joanne and Barry hold. It is like sending a first grader in high school. I have met both Barry and Joanne and found them both very friendly and easy to talk to. Honestly, Donna did not impress me at all at the Bel Air 4th of July Parade. No 40-something woman should go around wearing a halter top. If she did it to get the guys, I think she achieved her purpose. I perfer a delagate that presents themselves very well and someone who is easy to talk to. I perfer Barry and Joanne; hands down.
10 GOPerative // Jul 31, 2006 at 4:35 pm
A Lifelong Harford County Resident,
I really ask you to question your reasoning. How can anyone have “the political past” when they have not been elected before. That is the thinking and reasoning of the GOBN. I have met all three cadidates and I think all three of them are very nice. Parrott can be a bit off putting at times but overall they are decent people. I would prefer that you pick a viewpoint that you disagree with, rather than a style of dress. It helps keep the discussion out of the gutter where we have been swimming for a while now.
11 Me // Jul 31, 2006 at 5:06 pm
Not a problem, GOPerative. I definitely agree with you on Gallion. He is conservative and very involved in the community. I would vote for him in a heartbeat if I was in D. My concern is that Barry Glassman is very close to Boniface, and Boniface is obviously supporting Amy Hopkins Daney, who is essentially a Democrat. As far as Young is concerned, I am not so sure that I agree on him. Young is way too much like Glassman for my liking, and some are even calling him “Glassboy.” He poked fun of one of my friends for being too conservative, which triggered a red flag for me. He just seems sneaky. With the Council Presidency, anyone with a brain cell can see what Barry is trying to do with Boniface. Billy is way too far removed from reality to understand some of the pressing issues in Harford County. I sincerely doubt that he understands the concerns of Edgewood and Aberdeen residents with regard to crime, BRAC, and economic development along the route 40 corridor. Billy might know a great deal about horses, but that doesn’t win elections in suburbia, where no one can afford them. As far as the Glassman-Ehrlich drama is concerned, I have elaborated in previous blogs. Barry told Susan McComas, whom he betrayed over school funding in Annapolis, that she ought to start being friends with as many Dems as possible because he knows that Ehrlich is going to lose the election. When he was confronted by the Ehrlich campaign, he adamantly denied the allegations. But Ehrlich and his staff know the truth, and trust me, they are NOT happy. Seeing Barry operate in Annapolis is also an eye-opener. He is best buddies with leftist Mary Dulaney, which offends me and a lot of his conservative electorate. Don’t get me wrong: it is okay to WORK with Democrats (since we have no choice), but to let the sole Democrat on the Harford County Delegation dictate what happens in session is unacceptable– especially since Barry is in a leadership position. He has had too many chances to take a strong stand and failed every time. He needs to go.
12 PolJunk // Jul 31, 2006 at 6:27 pm
GOPerative
I would think she/he means that she hasn’t earned her stripes the way Joanne and Barry have done with stints on the county council. There is something to be said for establishing a politcal record at lower levels to get a feel for what they will do at the State level. That said, it’s not completely essential at a St. Rep./St. Sen. level, IMHO…undeniably but helps.
13 Greg2 // Jul 31, 2006 at 6:59 pm
Well what if Ehrlich does lose? then what? Does Stifler support Ehlrich’s action against robert Smith?
14 TrueHarfordCountian // Jul 31, 2006 at 6:59 pm
GOPerative
I am not sure it is such a big deal that Stifler has not held office before. I actually think it is refreshing. Both Parrott and Glassman have a lot of baggage that concerns me. Parrott with her laziness down in Annapolis and Glassman with his double dealing. Glassman should not have pushed Bonifice into the Council race- we may end up with Wagner again as a result. Parrott has been pretty good to deal with when I have had problems over the years. I do not really care for her personally, but she was effective with my problem.
That is why I voted for Parrott and Stifler in the poll and intend on doing the same come September.
15 Greg Johnson // Jul 31, 2006 at 10:32 pm
Greg2,
Your views on this race are troubling. I also disagree with the firing of Robert Smith. He was merely saying what we all know to be true. I am also in total disagreement with Ehrlich on his Pro-Choice views and on his push for stem cell research. I run a Pro-Life prayer meeting at Mt. Zion UMC on Monday evenings. I have participated in the Maryland March for Life twice, and at a fundraiser for Pat McDonough I received a survey on which I wrote in bold ink that EHRLICH NEEDS TO BE PRO-LIFE. However, have you considered the alternative to Ehrlich? Those who are abstaining from a vote on election day are really just voting for O’Malley. Don’t you want to revolutionize Annapolis and turn control to Republicans? All you are doing in hoping for an Ehrlich defeat is giving the victory to O’Malley and the liberals. GOPerative, I promise you that Joe Steffen, Chris Rohe and myself will not let the voters put Wagner back in as Council President. Aaron has a very energetic campaign team and the credentials to beat both Wagner and Boniface.
16 Christian Conservative // Aug 1, 2006 at 2:07 pm
This poll is accurate as far as I am concerned. Glassman is going down. It is now just a matter of who he is going to drag with him. Gallion? Boniface? Young?
On September 12, I single shoot for Donna.
God Bless.
17 Greg2 // Aug 1, 2006 at 2:36 pm
A candidate who is so anti-life, pro-homosexual lifestyle does not deserve my vote and is not a true conservative.
18 Donna Stifler // Aug 1, 2006 at 4:17 pm
Greg 2: To which candidate are you referring in your last comment?
19 GOPerative // Aug 1, 2006 at 5:29 pm
Greg2,
I’m having a lot of trouble following you. If you last comment was about Donna then your just telling lies and should probably stop commenting. You are not doing Boniface any favors anyways.
20 Greg2 // Aug 1, 2006 at 5:35 pm
Donna,
I was referring sadly, to Bob Ehrlich. Greg Johnson just ran down a list of issues and stated “EHRLICH NEEDS TO BE PRO-LIFE”. Well he does, but he isn’t. He could disagree with Robert Smith’s comments but the man should not be fired for stating religious views.
I support your candidacy.
21 Donna Stifler // Aug 1, 2006 at 7:01 pm
Greg2: Thank you.
22 A Lifelong Harford County Resident // Aug 2, 2006 at 3:46 pm
GOPerative,
I do not know how you would want to be repersented in Annapolis, but I perfer someone who can look the part. I’m sorry if I seem offensive, but I look more towards how the county is repersented in Annapolis. I do agree that what they present once in office is important. But how can we know what they will do if they do not dress the part; you would never see a medieval actress dress in 60’s attire on stage. That is what I meant in my statement. Also, I have never seen Donna running for any office. Personally, I would rather look at someone’s past to know how they will contribute in the future. Starting at the top is not the way to go; sometimes starting at the bottom is a better way to go. Maybe if I saw her run for county council I would feel better and consider her. But without knowing how she has voted on things within the county I would be afraid to see what would come out on the state level. I am not trying to ’slam’ or discredit Mrs. Stifler; these are only concerns.
23 Vote06 // Aug 3, 2006 at 11:09 pm
It seems most of the postings about the Maryland House of Delegate candidates for Harford County are centered on the District 35 race. In his/her July 31st posting ME alluded to the fact that Mr. Glassman must work with Mary-Dulany. There in lies the real problem with our representation in Annapolis. It is crucial that more avid support be shown to Sheryl Davis Kohl and Chris Pate so that Harford County can rid itself of Delegate James and thus become a true Republican force to be reckoned with in our State Capital!
24 Solid Republican // Aug 5, 2006 at 9:45 pm
Glassman and Parrott are so tight with Del James that it is down right sickening.
Vote o6 is right. We have to get rid of Del James. Maybe then Glassman will start acting like a Republican. (I’m assuming that Donna Stifler beats Parrott). She will, won’t she?
25 hmmmm // Aug 6, 2006 at 2:58 am
I’m glad that voters are so superficial to vote based upon physical appearance. It really shows the depth of the Republican Party. On a hypocritical side note. I know that the men are hoping that Parrott will keep wearing those low cut shirts. Nothing like the sight of 70 year old cleavage in the morning to get the juices flowing.
26 Greg Johnson // Aug 6, 2006 at 4:53 pm
GOPerative,
Is there a way to block out Democrats like hmmmm? Maybe track them using their IP address or something. Just a thought…
27 hmmmm // Aug 7, 2006 at 1:41 am
Greg,
Why do you think that I am a Democrat? What have I said that would allow you to draw that conclusion? Is it because I dislike Joanne Parrott? Is it that I dislike unions? Because I am pretty sure almost every Republican shares those two stances.
28 Greg Johnson // Aug 7, 2006 at 2:11 am
Sorry hmmmm… I didn’t realize that you were saying that in jest until after I submitted that last post. I know YOU aren’t a Democrat, but there ARE lots on here.
29 Me // Aug 10, 2006 at 10:10 pm
I want to take a minute to admit a serious misjudgment. A few posts back, I speculated that Brian Young was a Glassman clone. I am very sorry that I did. I was making an assumption based on Brian’s past, and I have discovered that it was a mischaracterization. In recent weeks, I have seen Young’s energy and enthusiasm. He has definitely earned back my confidence. Brian, while he may have an alliance with Glassman, is an independent thinker and someone who is paying his dues to his community and to the Republican Party. I can only hope he continues to act this way if he gets elected.
30 GOPerative // Aug 11, 2006 at 12:50 am
Me,
I have been so impressed with Brian Young’s work ethic. I know it is just sign waving but this kid (sorry but he does look young) works harder than any candidate out there. I have seen him almost every morning at Rt. 24 and 95 and in the evening in Forest Hill. He wants this job really bad and it shows. If he wins, I have a feeling District C will be well served.
31 DiscoChick // Aug 13, 2006 at 11:49 pm
Brian is the man! He has my support!!!
32 Trent // Sep 23, 2006 at 10:13 pm
Joanne Parrott losing was vintage Joe Steffen.
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