Times endorsementsIn the Aug. 7 general election and Democratic primary, the Times endorses:Governor: John McKameyU.S. Senator: Terry Adams3rd District Congress: Mary Headrick27th District, State House: Eric McRoyCounty Mayor: Jim CoppingerCounty CommissionDistrict 1: Randy FairbanksDistrict 6: John Allen BrooksDistrict 7: Ezra MaizeDistrict 8: Kenny SmithDistrict 9: Melinda BoneGeneral Sessions Court, Division 1: Christie SellJuvenile Court: Yolanda Echols MitchellPublic Defender: Ardena GarthCriminal Court Clerk: Gwen TidwellSchool BoardDistrict 3: Jim WatsonDistrict 5: Karitsa MosleyDistrict 6: Ballard Scearce Jr.District 8: David TestermanDistrict 9: Steve HighlanderSupreme Court Judges: RetainDomestic Partner Ordinance: Yes
In America, voting is how we practice democracy and how we choose leaders.
Today is our day. Today we must make a point to exercise our voting right and rite.
Far too often in this age of “selfies,” real leadership and governing are mistaken for a photo-op and a soundbite. But when the camera clicks and the sound dies the needed policy or law is still left undone. All that remains is the painful shrillness of unresolved argument.
Every two, four or six years, we the people have the opportunity to try again to find leaders who are willing to work for us — to provide us service — not just grandstand. The chest-beaters who have pointed fingers but have done no work need to be replaced. Those who have served well need to be reaffirmed with our votes.