Them's fightin' words

Howard County Democrats throw one mean picnic. Literally...

Remarking on reports that Republicans have targeted some local Democrats for defeat next year, Robey laid out a call to arms intended to rally Democrats for battle.

"When are we going to get off our asses and start targeting some of them? You can't just play defense. We have to play offense," he told the crowd.

So, when is the election? Right. November 2006. The campaign never ends, I guess.

(By the way, give it up for Larry Carson and The Sun. Keep those profanities coming.)

Aside from Robey's fiery call to arms, there was no news to report. Reticence prevails among potential candidates for county office, except Councilman Chris Merdon who announced his candidacy for county executive in 1994, I believe (disclaimer: just kidding).

One thing is for certain, there should be some fun races next year.