Sheriff's race: Expect campaign warfare.

While Sheriff Adam Christianson attack dogs attempt to mark their territory, heed this warning... never underestimate Christianson supporters, we are fierce and we don't back down. If need be, we will fight fire with fire.

Quotes from today's article:

"Meanwhile the endorsement evoked memories of a bruisng campaign that divided the Sheriff's department four years ago. But political commentators say it's probably not as important to voters, who might not even remember come June."

"Leadership scrutinized in campaigns"

"Accountability often surfaces in campaign warfare. One need look no further then the last Sheriff's race, when Christianson took on unelected Assistant Sheriff Mark Puthuff, heir apparent to former Sheriff Les Weidman, in the first true campaign for that post since 1990."

"In the last week of November--sound familair?--four years ago, the Bee broke news of a disgruntled former deputy suing the department and Puthuff, with allegations of an affair. Puthuff and his attorney questioned the timing, at the beginning of campaign season."

So while Christianson detractors have posted numerous blogs personally attacking him for the lawsuits, it's apparent that suing, as part of a strategy,  is nothing new. 

In the article Jackson was quoting as saying  "I don't want to go negative. I don't want to sling mud. I am going to be critical because I don't think Adam has done the job he's been asked to do."

But then Jackson drew first blood with this:

"To settle like that, there had to be some wrongdoing," said Jackson.

I think it's unfortunate that Jackson has made the decision to step into the ring. With that said, I highly suggest he work on improving his right hook. Jackson has now hit the bigtime, he's going to be dealing with some world class champs.

Let's see if he's up to it.