Steve Chronister is a full-time golfer, part-time Realtor, and spare time Commissioner who suffers from diahrea of the mouth and constipation of the brain.

He often spouts off without much forethoght (ADD, maybe?) and his downfall was blabbing about how he was going to support Tom Wolf for Governor.   

When an elected official of one party makes a public statement of supporting a member of the other party in a contested election that is pretty much the end of their career, in terms of support from the party whose resources had backed their election.  It isn't just "GOP pettiness"...the D-tribe can be equally vengeful against those who break with them.

Right now Chronister's only hope is that Scott Wagner will try to buy his election.

There might be nothing going on, and almost no chance of Chronister winning as an independent.

But if Wagner funds his campaign anything is possible, as we learned last March with his write-in upset.

I can't recall where Chronister stood with that special election.

Generally independents would have no chance, but I give Chronister better than even odds. 

 

Tarnation wrote:

Steve Chronister is a full-time golfer, part-time Realtor, and spare time Commissioner who suffers from diahrea of the mouth and constipation of the brain.

He often spouts off without much forethoght (ADD, maybe?) and his downfall was blabbing about how he was going to support Tom Wolf for Governor.   

When an elected official of one party makes a public statement of supporting a member of the other party in a contested election that is pretty much the end of their career, in terms of support from the party whose resources had backed their election.  It isn't just "GOP pettiness"...the D-tribe can be equally vengeful against those who break with them.

Right now Chronister's only hope is that Scott Wagner will try to buy his election.

 

Gee, I would consider it refreshing when an elected official crosses party lines to compromise and get things done. Or to support a candidate of another party because he feels that person is better qualified. As a registered Independent voter, I kinda like seeing this happen.

As far as your charges that Chronister is everything but a decent public servant and, apparently from your point of view, suffers from several gastro-intestinal maladies in his cranium. I have to ask: what do you base this diagnosis on Dr. Tarnation?

And, what is the basis of your linkage of Chronister with Scott Wagner?

Last question first:

I do not know if there is any linkage--yet--between Steve Chronister and Scott Wagner.  Keep in mind that Wagner bascially ran as an independent in order to pull off his write-in upset against Ron Miller last year.  He may--I stress, may[/i] therefore have some sympathy and financing for some one else who bucks the GOP establishment.

Bears watching.

From closely following the County officials for many years:  Doug Hoke treats the Commissioners' office as a vocation; Chris Reilly treats it as a serious job; Steve Chronister as a hobby.  He has great attendance at the weekly meetings but that is it....unless there is a major photo op.   Don't look for him to show up for Eagle Scout awards.   Don't worry--Doug Hoke will represent the Commissioners.

As for speaking without thinking, there are so many illustrations.  First that comes to mind was when he thought it would be a great idea for the Sherriff's department to all but take over policing in York City.  Another were some more recent comments about fracking (the process, not the possible extraction tax)....something that is bascially irrelevant to York County.  I'm sure all think of more as the day goes on.