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KCBS election time
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Diva
is one Smokin' Farker
I voted the first day. Looked at all aspects... questionnaire, past voting on issues (incumbents), if they were "yes" men (incumbents), interaction with some that I've met.
Smoke'n Ice
is one Smokin' Farker
I had never met, nor got to know any of the people in Texas that I voted for except Kay Baily who is one of my customers. I actually read what they stood for and made my decisions based on published information. I did not vote for Ted Cruz because of a lot of misgivings.
In other words, inform yourself and vote, not for just someone you know but, someone who represents the values that you respect.
Gowan I didn't get mine and found out kcbs had the incorrect email. I emailed them and they resent the info.
election@kcbs.us
Serious Hog
Knows what a fatty is.
As a matter of fact, we did read our candidate's responses to the questions. But still, we felt we learned 100 times more about his qualifications and passion for barbecue from actually seeing him work at competitions.
bbq.tom
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My wife and I voted the first day, and I totally agree with Smoke'n Ice, read the Bullsheet and vote for the candidates that you feel represent you and you feel would be best for the KCBS.
Candy Sue
is one Smokin' Farker
Why only vote for one? I've heard the logic that voting a full slate (4 candidates) hurts the one you want to get in.
Let's face it, it's a odds-on candidate year to get elected. 5 empty seats and 2 incumbents running with 8 candidate total. In the past, incumbents tend to get re-elected. That's still 3 empty seats.
One vote = one seat. What about the rest?
Rookie'48
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I'm going to disagree with Candy (there's a first! :roll: ) .
If you're really convinced that there is only one or two candidates that you can support and you vote for five just to fill your ballot that actually lowers your candidates' chances. First, you increase the total number of votes cast making it harder for your guy(s) to score in the top five. Second, you're going to feel pretty stupid if one of your favorites loses by one vote - you have, in effect, voted against your own candidate.
Others are going to disagree and that's fine. The main point is this: VOTE!!!
If you're really convinced that there is only one or two candidates that you can support and you vote for five just to fill your ballot that actually lowers your candidates' chances. First, you increase the total number of votes cast making it harder for your guy(s) to score in the top five. Second, you're going to feel pretty stupid if one of your favorites loses by one vote - you have, in effect, voted against your own candidate.
Others are going to disagree and that's fine. The main point is this: VOTE!!!
YankeeBBQ
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Also if you want to get rid of incumbents the best thing to do is vote for all new people.
Candy Sue
is one Smokin' Farker
Will not be ME! I've done my time. I believe in term limits and I want my vote back.
. Thank you
Candy Sue
is one Smokin' Farker
It's been the pattern for a cook to be president and I hope that trend holds for 2014. Tony Stone, Mike Lake and I have all been cooks. Tony and Mike have also been contest reps and CBJ instructors. I'm slow -- just made master CBJ last month!
ITBFQ
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I don't cook KCBS (yet), just amateur events, but I am a certified judge. I voted. I read the Bullsheet very well. This is my boring reply. :bored:
mobow
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My votes are in. Thanx to all for running. Keith
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My Votes cast! Thanks to all the Candidates, may the best one win!
My apologies and condolences to those for whom I voted.
