Posted by that's just nonsense on May 13, 2007 at 23:12:58 (EST):
In Reply to: Re: Still... Goin' with Owen posted by Owen Supporter on May 13, 2007 at 12:41:39 (EST):
: : In addition to Mr. Cloak's point. My understanding is that the election for a judge is only held when one retires. You are unable to predict the future to know when a judge is to retire. Therefore, the comments about full time/full term are ludicrous due to the fact that two years ago, there was no mention about an opening for the judicial seat of Armstrong County. I personally applaud Jamie Owen for deciding to run for this position. Jamie would never run for the position unless he fully felt that he was the most qualified. I am confident that not only Jamie, but also Armstrong County voters will agree this Tuesday.
: : You raise an interesting point... Anonymous, but still interesting.
: : We knew from the beginning of the unnecessary challenge to the petitions that Jamie had complied with requirements of election law. The entire challenge was an attempt to remove him from the ballot so he wouldnt have to be faced at the polls. Cowardice.
: : Because of Jamie's current position, he is required to file annual ethics statements with the Supreme Court. These reports are the same as the Ethics Statements. Both the Commonwelath Court and the Supreme Court agreed.
: : In continuing with this reply, I will also address the post which criticizes Jamie for running because of his currently being a MDJ.
: : If the worst criticism of a candidate is his experience, that is great! If we want credible individuals to seek higher office, then it is inconceivable to recognize the bashing of such individuals when they choose to run.
: : With some of the posts I have read here that attack people personally, I truly understand why we lack individuals on the ballot to fill many local positions.
: : In this case, Experience Counts!
: : Still... Goin' with Owen!
: : rrc
Again, everyone, including Jamie Owen, knew two years ago that Nickleach was 99% certain to retire when his term ended--this year. Nickleach is 67. If Jamie Owen didn't know this, he's too dumb to be judge. Since that isn't the case, and he did know, that makes him a liar.