It’s time for the voters to decide–Source: Wilson Times (Editorial page will sit out the process of making endorsements.) I wonder why?

On Tuesday voters in Wilson County will be asked to make choices about who will lead this community in key local elected offices and who will represent it in important state and national offices. That civic act is the bedrock of democracy, and we urge residents to go to the polls and make their voices heard. It is a critical responsibility. (Read more)

Note: As a paid subscriber to this paper online and has been over the years, I find this editorial to be quite interesting. I understand you feel as if you have done enough but I feel that sitting out this this year’s election sort of stink. I don’t have to spell it out why I believe it stinks because it should be obvious.

Since Calvin Woodard ran as a Democrat and no other political parties chose to run, the people spoke during the May primary. The Tea Party has ran candidates against other Democrats however they obviously were so sure that Gay would get in that they didn’t run anyone. But why? They were afraid to go after him? So then Farmer switched parties and connected with the Tea Party.

Again I feel that because of the climate in Wilson and all the work you have done, that is all the more reason to endorse candidates. C. Dancy II – DCN Publisher

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Unaffiliated voter weighs in–Source: Wilson Times

I’m compelled to respond to Mr. John Bruner’s letter in The Wilson Times on Oct. 25.

Mr. Bruner, with all due respect sir, you don’t know what you’re are talking about. Do you have receipts showing Mr. Woodard’s campaign received money from SEIU, NAACP and ACORN? I recall after Calvin won the primary and after the chair finally resigned, the Democratic Party gave Calvin a check. I want to reiterate the word "after." They gave him nothing during the primary. (Read more)

Note: You must subscribe to the Wilson Times Online to read more. C. Dancy II – DCN Publisher

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Too Much. Too little. Too late–Source: Wilsonian Voices

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Calvin Woodard Was Elected By The People To Become The New Sheriff For Wilson County And Then Farmer Switched Parties To Attempt To Block Him

The people of Wilson County elected Calvin Woodard as the new High Sheriff of Wilson County during the May Primary Elections. Woodard had no opposition for the General Election until John Farmer switched parties to attempt to block him. Why? Go figure!!

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Butterfield, Tea Party hold very different events

While some Wilson residents will be holding an appreciation day for Congressman G.K. Butterfield at Pender and Nash streets, the Wilson County Tea Party will hold a rally at the Wilson County Library.

One of their topics is retiring Butterfield.

Both events are Saturday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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John Farmer for Wilson County Sheriff, Ashley Woolard for Congress and others are speakers at the Wilson County Tea Party Event

it is funny how the Republicans candidates are featured speakers at the Wilson County Tea Party event whereby they are calling it a retirement party for Congressman G.K. Butterfield. They say they want want my Congressman out of Washington DC but out of Wilson NC his hometown as well. Damn it is one thing to want him out of DC but out of his hometown is taking this thing too far. (Read more)

Tune In To The DCN TV To Watch The Wilson County Sheriff Debate Featuring Calvin Woodard And John Farmer, Woodard Smoked Him

Click on picture to watch video.

Sources tell The DCN that John Farmer is telling folks that he won the debate. With all due respect to Farmer I must disagree. Calvin Woodard was very professional while it appears that Farmer was not ready for the debate.

Watch it for yourself and you can make your own decision, however I feel strongly that you will agree with me.

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Candidates invited to forum Oct. 24 – Source: The Wilson Times

The Wilson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will hold a political candidates’ forum at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24 at the Darden Alumni Center, 1600 Lipscomb Road, Wilson. (Read more)

Note: You must subscribe to The Wilson Times in order to read online. C. Dancy II – DCN Publisher

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Sheriff’s debate draws near – Source: The Wilson Times

As unaffiliated candidate John Farmer and Democratic nominee Calvin Woodard prepare to share their views on the issues for the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office in Tuesday’s debate, residents can also prepare to hear what they have to say. (Read more)

Note: You must subscribe to The Wilson Times in order to read online. C. Dancy II – DCN Publisher

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Debating the issues – Source: The Wilson Times

There are only three days before the sheriff’s debate between Democratic nominee Calvin Woodard and unaffiliated candidate John Farmer.

About 900 Wilson residents will get a chance to see the candidates talk about the issues Tuesday night in person at Fike High School. Others will get to watch it on television from home. (Read more)

Note: You must subscribe to The Wilson Times in order to read online. C. Dancy II – DCN Publisher

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Do Voters Really Understand What Qualifications Means?

I continue to find editorials like this one, “Vote for the most qualified” to be somewhat comical. It is crucial how one uses words when trying to make a point.

Qualifications means a candidate must be the criteria of the board of elections which is basically you must be a U.S. Citizen, one must not be a convicted felon, one must live in a district, ward and/or etc. to which the board of elections specifies, must pay the fee for entering the race and etc. Qualifications has nothing to do with experience.

I say both candidates are equally qualified.

Experience? Neither candidate has held the position of Sheriff so therefore they both will have to have on the job training.

You must subscribe to The Wilson Times in order to read the editorial however here is my response.

Curmilus Dancy II – The Political Agitator said…

The Wilson County Sheriff race take me back to when Sheriff Phil Ellis in Edgecombe County retired before the end of his term. His 1st in command thought he should have been appointed. I was deeply involved in the appointment because I was the 3rd Vice Chair of the County Party.

Wilson voters felt Calvin Woodard is qualified. Qualifications is to meet the criteria set forth by the board of elections. The voters felt Woodard has enough experience and have confidence that he will go into office and do a good job.

When voting it is about who likes who the most. It is about what one knows about the candidate and whom they are connected to.

The people of Wilson want change in the Wilson County Sheriff Office and to bring about change they felt it was good to elect someone outside of the office instead of re-electing the incumbent.

Sometimes we allow common sense to get in the way. During the May election the voters talked about the issues surrounding the WCSO so why would anyone who is already in the office should feel the timing would be right for them to become Sheriff. I say Woodard’s opponent has allowed common sense to get in his way because he did not get the message. The voters spelled it out clearly.

So I say to Woodard’s opponent, you brought this upon yourself because you did not play to win on this one but created more division among the voters of Wilson.

Friday, September 24, 2010 at 9:33 AM

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‘My fight is for the people’ – Source: The Wilson Times

Ever since Calvin Woodard decided to run for Wilson County sheriff, he said there is no time to waste.

"I’ve been campaigning now for over a year and a half," Woodard said. "First I had to run against Sheriff (Wayne) Gay in the primary. Then he said he would do whatever it takes to make sure I didn’t walk into the office easily. Then Mr. Farmer jumps into the race. So it has been a busy time campaigning straight through with no time to slow down."(Read more)

Note: You must subscribe to the Wilson Times Online to read more. C. Dancy II – DCN Publisher

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Debate tickets go quickly – The Wilson Times

Tickets went quickly this morning for the debate between sheriff’s candidates Calvin Woodard and John Farmer.

The Wilson Times gave out its tickets in just 70 minutes. The story was the same at other sites throughout the county as citizens picked up tickets as soon as businesses opened. (Read more)

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DEBATE IS ON Sheriff’s candidates agree to Oct. debate – Source: The Wilson Times

The Wilson Times will sponsor a debate featuring the candidates for Wilson County sheriff.

Both Democratic nominee, Calvin Woodard, and unaffiliated candidate, John Farmer, have agreed to take part in the event. (Read more)

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Tea Party changes debate plans, Woodard still concerned about venue size, format – Source: The Wilson Times

After receiving many phone calls and reading a lot of blog comments, Bobbie Pittman said the Wilson Tea Party has decided to make the debate between candidates for Wilson County Sheriff free to the public. (Source: The Wilson Times)

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