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If a person works full time in Georgia, they actually live in Georgia. Is this a newsflash to anyone? Would any judge disagree? Missy Bennett is not the final word on this. I'm sure, being an elected official, she wants to stay friends with everybody, like the Sharps.
ReplyDeleteSo when can we start ripping down Sharp's fake campaign signs? I'm so sick of the out right fraud in this county and they don't even try to hide it. There is no morals or ethics in our county.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this.
ReplyDeleteThe Road Runner...
Mr. Sharp is in the wrong and we all know it. He drinks and partys. I bet he doesn't even attend any church. If he does win will he let all of his drinking buddys go free when caught ? I think he will and thats the only reason they will vote for him.
ReplyDeleteGood god Norman you're just never happy unless you're getting people in a uproar over stupid stuff. At least Grimes is getting a break.
ReplyDeleteWhen the law is dealing with gang bangers the mafia or armed robbers or dopers i understand hitting homes at night. Were talking semi eldery bloggers .
ReplyDeleteReally Sheriff and magistrate are they a danger to the community or a danger to spreading doubt or the truth. The people will decide .
The Road Runner...
Get out and vote and make the change, Cynthia Broce Kelley needs to go packing!! She is not fair or impartial, we see where she stands, with the ones in Blue. Make the change while you can. Randy Irvine has my vote.
ReplyDeleteWhen is Robbie Sharp going to stop his fake campaign? If he by chance he does win, Will he be sued for not living in the county? How will he even do the job if he wins since he lives in GA ? How is this even going to work ?
ReplyDeleteJust get a WV drivers license and anyone can run for office. I live and work out of the county but still have a valid WV drivers license and that's all it takes to prove your a resident, it's pathetic how the state regulates residency. Just file, show your valid ID with a Pocahontas County address and your in. So easy for anyone to do and just go back and work your job in another county as two candidates are doing for Magistrate in division 2 while being dishonest to the people in the county.
ReplyDeleteJust get a WV drivers license and anyone can run for office. I live and work out of the county but still have a valid WV drivers license and that's all it takes to prove your a resident, it's pathetic how the state regulates residency. Just file, show your valid ID with a Pocahontas County address and your in. So easy for anyone to do and just go back and work your job in another county as two candidates are doing for Magistrate in division 2 while being dishonest to the people in the county.
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