David Clarke
Question of the day
Is David Clarke running for something?
Or is he just in heat for publicity?
He has delusions of grandeur, once ran an embarrassingly bad campaign for mayor of Milwaukee.
He considered running for county executive when Scott Walker was elected governor, but the Republican bosses told him it was Jeff Stone's turn, so he backed off.
Chris Abele's up in April, and doesn't have an opponent. It's a free ride for Clarke, but a loss could really hurt his standing.
Meanwhile, Clarke's always been a publicity hound, so he's loving the attention and happy to pick a fight every day, whether it's about the budget, guns, or illegal immigrants. And the media just eat it up.
It may energize the right wing base, but he sounds a lot like someone who's off his meds. And that could be a problem.
Question of the day
Is David Clarke running for something?
Or is he just in heat for publicity?
He has delusions of grandeur, once ran an embarrassingly bad campaign for mayor of Milwaukee.
He considered running for county executive when Scott Walker was elected governor, but the Republican bosses told him it was Jeff Stone's turn, so he backed off.
Chris Abele's up in April, and doesn't have an opponent. It's a free ride for Clarke, but a loss could really hurt his standing.
Meanwhile, Clarke's always been a publicity hound, so he's loving the attention and happy to pick a fight every day, whether it's about the budget, guns, or illegal immigrants. And the media just eat it up.
It may energize the right wing base, but he sounds a lot like someone who's off his meds. And that could be a problem.
No guns allowed where he works, but shootouts OK in other county buildings, sheriff says
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has sensibly proposed continuing a ban on carrying concealed weapons in county buildings, a decision the county can make despite a new concealed carry law which takes effect on Nov. 1.
Guess who disagrees?
The Lone Ranger, Sheriff David Clarke, who used to oppose concealed carry and said it would put his deputies in danger. Now he thinks people need weapons to shoot the bad guys.
Clarke wants people to be able to bring weapons into county buildings -- just not the ones he works in.
The new law prohibits weapons in the courthouse, safety building,jail and Mitchell airport. So Clarke will be safe; only law enforcement personnel can pack guns where he works.
Abele -- after checking with county department heads -- says he also wants to ban weapons in county park buildings, the Mental Health Complex, the zoo, senior centers, the public museum, and the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
The City of Milwaukee already has approved posting city buildings with "No weapons" signs. Abele's plan needs County Board approval. The Journal Sentinel reports:
No guns allowed where he works, but shootouts OK in other county buildings, sheriff says
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has sensibly proposed continuing a ban on carrying concealed weapons in county buildings, a decision the county can make despite a new concealed carry law which takes effect on Nov. 1.
Guess who disagrees?
The Lone Ranger, Sheriff David Clarke, who used to oppose concealed carry and said it would put his deputies in danger. Now he thinks people need weapons to shoot the bad guys.
Clarke wants people to be able to bring weapons into county buildings -- just not the ones he works in.
The new law prohibits weapons in the courthouse, safety building,jail and Mitchell airport. So Clarke will be safe; only law enforcement personnel can pack guns where he works.
Abele -- after checking with county department heads -- says he also wants to ban weapons in county park buildings, the Mental Health Complex, the zoo, senior centers, the public museum, and the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
The City of Milwaukee already has approved posting city buildings with "No weapons" signs. Abele's plan needs County Board approval. The Journal Sentinel reports:
Bruce Murphy On David Clarke's Current Self-Inflicted Wound
Original Author:
(James Rowen)
David Clarke's budget has skyrocketed and
talk radio can't rescue the Sheriff from the mess.
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