Sources close to the Twisted Tanner are speculating a run for the corner office by Diamond Dave McGeney! My sources also tell me that he will have the endorsement of mayor McCheese. This rumor comes on the heels of Diamond Dave working hard supporting Thomas Rossignall for the SC seat during the last election, hence giving him total control of the SC board. However, don't count out The Rat (Gravel) just yet, the last time we all saw the Salem News writing an article with "Bold Leadership" in it's headline was back in 2001 when McGeney ran against Bonfanti.
People say the mayor is "with" Gravel? You would certainly think so by his remarks towards Gravel at the inauguration. So, now where does this all leave Bettencourt? McGeney has a big name and a big amount of support and name recognition from his many years on the SC. Gravel has positioned himself quite nicely atop of the CC and will pound home all of Bonfanti's last wishes during his last term, AND will more than likely take all the credit for any zoning, dept. consolidation, cutting insurance bennies...etc!
So who's on top of this pig pile for the corner office seat? The posturing has certainly begun, and from what I am hearing there will be a lot more to come! This may in fact be a race that you need to come out and announce your candidacy early, don't let the momentum of the others and the sneaky false promises get ya.
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