Would you run for an elected office? If so, what office?

**Jenna** · 01-03-08, 09:06 AM

Would you ever run for an elected political office? If so, what office?

I wouldn't--I couldn't handle the pressure.

**Beans** · 01-03-08, 09:07 AM

I doubt I ever would. Too much BS.

**SARG** · 01-03-08, 09:42 AM

Recent experiences have demonstrated to me what bottom feeders all politicians truly are...... and that's in my registered party. I suspect I'll be following Lou Dobbs advice & register Independent soon.

**OXCOPS** · 01-03-08, 09:54 AM

I would never run for anything higher than a county office. If I had to pick one, I would consider Constable. I wouldn't mind Sheriff, but only if I had the backing of the County Board of Supervisors. I have seen too many Sheriffs try to do the right thing, only to be smacked down by the County Board. On the flip side, I have seen what an effective Sheriff can be when the Board backs him.

**Cidp24** · 01-03-08, 10:23 AM

I've thought about constable or Justice Court Judge here, but I look at it like a high stakes gamble. Most of the people I talked to said it takes about 10,000.00 to run a good campaign, most of it out of pocket because contributions arent very high for these low level offices. I would hate to spend that much and get beat.

**OXCOPS** · 01-03-08, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by Cidp24

I've thought about constable or Justice Court Judge here, but I look at it like a high stakes gamble. Most of the people I talked to said it takes about 10,000.00 to run a good campaign, most of it out of pocket because contributions arent very high for these low level offices. I would hate to spend that much and get beat.

I forgot about the Justice Court judges there. I wonder if they will succeed in making them have some form law degree. I know they were kicking the idea around last year.

**Trojan 42** · 01-03-08, 10:41 AM

Yes, US President. It's about time we took control back.

**dadyswat** · 01-03-08, 12:35 PM

Not me, I'm an honest man and don't want to be around theives and liars.

**Cidp24** · 01-03-08, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by OXCOPS

I forgot about the Justice Court judges there. I wonder if they will succeed in making them have some form law degree. I know they were kicking the idea around last year.

I don't think the law degree thing will pass. There are too many Justice Court Judges that are in the system without them. They did, however, increase training again for them.

**OXCOPS** · 01-03-08, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by Cidp24

I don't think the law degree thing will pass. There are too many Justice Court Judges that are in the system without them. They did, however, increase training again for them.

I don't think it will either, and I was glad to see the increased training.

**TheeBadOne** · 01-03-08, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by OXCOPS

On the flip side, I have seen what an deffective Sheriff can be when they back Board him.

**snuffy2202** · 01-03-08, 01:16 PM

A friend of mine is running for City Council. However, I want to stay as far away from politics as possible.

**lewisipso** · 01-03-08, 04:50 PM

I once thought I would run for local Chief of Police. I began my journey with a run for local Justice of the Peace, but it was bought out from under me according to some informants.
I worked long and hard with some good officers to bring the city I live in to an acceptable level. There was a shooting or stabbing at least twice a week when I started. All sorts of violent crime and narcotics were rampant. We busted our ass to get things rolling in the right direction.
As things began to dissolve at the department and I left the first time for the S.O., I entertained the idea of one day running for Chief to come back and work for the people I had sworn to serve. I bided my time with an excellent job with the S.O. until the J.P. election came available. Since a J.P. was needed that at least knew some of what they were talking about I qualified. When I was eliminated in the primary for Justice of the Peace I realized it was not experience and desire to do good work that won elections. I was quickly informed it was dirty politics and money paid to voters that won elections. I can't in good conscience participate in that type activity.
I have since decided that what I do now is the only way I can continue to serve. Unless the wrong person is elected. Not sure what I'll do then.
Another run for office? Very doubtful.

**SARG** · 01-03-08, 04:57 PM

In our county you need to be registered in the Republican Party to even get considered for a job. And God forbid you piss off the drunken constituents advocate for your local State Senator...... She's the wife of a Supreme Court Judge and if you did not properly genuflect......you're screwed.