Lehigh County's Blue Wave

On Tuesday I ran into Lisa Scheller, who has announced for the 7th district, now held by Susan Wild. If I were her, I wouldn't have been a happy camper Wednesday morning.  I was somewhat surprised by the local blue wave. I figured that the new paper ballot was a good step away from straight party voting. Although there was still an oval for that straight party vote, at least every available candidate could be seen at one time. Supposedly this was the last year for the thoughtless straight party voting option.

Mark Pinsley for controller was hawking himself as a check and balance against the Republican county commissioners. With the solid Democratic victory, both by him and the commissioner candidates, who will watch them now?

The massacre of the Republicans even included Bob Smith on the school board. While Republican Tim Ramos lost for Allentown mayor, I think that under the circumstances, he did surprisingly well. The Republicans did prevail in South Whitehall, 2 out of 3, for commissioner.  However,  that is the county epicenter for informed turnout. I don't mean that in a partisan way, but rather they tend not to ride the waves so much there. But even there, the voters get snookered... More about that and Wehr's Dam in an upcoming post.

photo of Tulsi Gabbard