Herb Riede's Blog

Any fight against an overly oppressive and agressive majority rule in Congress - particularly when that same majority holds all three branches of government - should be met with a measure of respect, not with accusations of tyranny or comparisons to Hitler, as Senator Santorum has shamefully and immorally decided to stain the Senate Floor with. Santorum should apologize to his Democratic Constituents in Pennsylvania and Democrats across the country for his unacceptable, divisive, and inflammatory remarks. I applaud the 7 reasonable Republican senators who refused to destroy the trust and deliberative process of the Senate by diffusing the threat of the nuclear option. The reactions by the now pro-nuclear minority against these seven have ranged from disappointment from some to downright threatening from the most extremist leaders. Santorum, his supporters - these high spending, unethical, immoral "conservative" groups bent on complete, absolute and consolidated pow...

Mavis Kelley was an active online Democratic Activist and a colleague on the Draft Gore 2004 PAC Steering Committee. The last email I received was one she sent to the "al_gore_supporters_only", mentioning that a 100% match for bone marrow had been found. In February, 2003, when I ran for McSherrystown Borough Council while the 2004 Presidential Cycle was revving up, Mavis gave me re-writes and advice on the initial design of this website. It is a personal disappointment that we could not succeed in our mission to Draft Gore into the race, since he had, and has for 2008, the single best set of qualifications and ability to win than any other person in our country. She truly gave it her all in the hopes that it may come true. My condolences to the family, and my fellow Draft Gore alumni. Local Newspaper Obituary: http://www.legacy.com/GrandForks/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=3355229

Shortly after 11PM tonight, I received a call from Christina Kristofic with the Evening Sun, who gave me the results of the polls of the McSherrystown Democratic Mayoral Primary: McSherrystown #1 (S.A.V.E.S. Social Hall) Herb Riede 58 Kenneth Moul 16 McSherrystown #2 (Delone Catholic High School) Herb Riede 28 Kenneth Moul 22 Total Votes: Herb Riede 86 Kenneth Moul 38 While I am certaintly excited to win the Democratic nomination, I would also like to thank Ken for running a clean race about the issues. On the Republican ballot, noone filed for the primary, however it appears I also received the most write-in votes as well. I received at least nine "perfect" votes, with more containing misspellings and such, according to the preliminary tally on the doors of the precincts. Ten valid votes are required to win a nomination. Noone else appeared to meet or exceed five on the Republican side. With that said, I'd like to thank my poll volunteers from today for all their hard wo...

Commissioners give casino blessing By TRAVIS LAU Evening Sun Reporter Adams County Commissioners will not stand in the way of plans to bring a casino to Straban Township, a board majority said Wednesday. And two commissioners said they will support the effort. Commissioners Glenn Snyder and Lucy Lott said Wednesday that the county has no business fighting a proposal by the nine-member Chance Enterprises to build a slots parlor, spa and hotel on 42 acres along U.S. Route 30, just northeast of the Route 15 interchange. And with the proposal announced Tuesday having to clear several hurdles before it’s considered for approval, Lott and Snyder said they will stand behind the initiative. “I will support their efforts,” Snyder said. “I don’t know how we couldn’t support them,” Lott said. While legislation passed in 2004 will create 14 licenses for slots parlors statewide, 12 of those licenses have been earmarked to be built in specific locations or areas. That means competition for the remai...

Primary may decide McSherrystown mayoral race Two Democrats face off in May 17 election. By CHRISTINA KRISTOFIC Evening Sun Reporter When long-time McSherrystown mayor Cyril Noel steps down at the end of this year, two Democratic candidates hope to take his place. And the primary election could decide who will become the new mayor of McSherrystown, unless someone begins a write-in campaign or a minor party challenger surfaces before the general election in November. Herbert Riede, 27, is already involved in McSherrystown politics as a councilman. He serves on the borough's highway and police merger committees, the Adams County Democratic Committee and the Adams County Comprehensive Plan Update Transportation Element Steering Committee. Riede said he believes his experience with the various committees and interaction with borough employees makes him the best candidate for the job. Kenneth Moul, 47, said he thinks he's the best candidate because he has prior experience serving as...