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October 21, 2010 in City
Stevens says he voted for Malone
Dave Stevens, a Republican who lost his bid this summer for Spokane County prosecutor to incumbent Republican Steve Tucker and Democrat Frank Malone, said Wednesday that he cast his vote for Malone in the Nov. 2 election.
The vote is a reversal from where Stevens stood after the primary, when he said he supported Tucker because he didn’t think Malone had the necessary experience for the job. Stevens, who worked under Tucker until Tucker fired him after he announced his candidacy, said he changed his mind after talking to Malone on the phone.
He said Malone assured him that he wouldn’t shake up the staff of deputy prosecuting attorneys.
Stevens is the vice chairman of the Spokane County Republican Party. Stevens said he did not consider his openness about how he voted as an endorsement.
“I get to vote for anyone I want, just like anybody else,” he said.
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Ron_the_Cop on October 21 at 8:30 a.m.
Thanks S-R for finally reporting this story albeit the placement could have been better considering the importance of this race to the citizens of Spokane.
For those interested in reading more re the discussion thread at S-R’s Spin Control where this article first appeared yesterday.
Here’s an excerpt from my comment:
http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/spincontrol/2010/oct/20/gop-vice-chairman-voted-democrat-malone-prosecutor/?c=208016&comments=1#c208016
Thanks Mr. Brunt and Mr. Camden for correcting the record in this important and tight political race.
This race transcends normal partisan politics. Dave is very courageous in his vote for Malone. Dave’s vote is very telling. No Republican should fault or take issue with Dave over his vote. This isn’t about sour grapes on Dave’s part either. There are real reasons that are nonpartisan why Tucker should not be returned to office. Read my blog post below.
I have a very dyed in the wool conservative LE colleague too that confessed he did not vote for Tucker. Even the County Republican Party hasn’t endorse Tucker! Why do you suppose?
Also Tucker’s radio/printed ads claiming support of Sheriff Knezovich are false. All should read the previous S-R articles on Knezovich’s statement of “support” for the candidates in this race. Here’s my post on an email that Sheriff Knezovich sent to me clarifying his support:
“I have not endorsed anyone for any office” [Emphasis added].
http://tinyurl.com/2at6g2h
misjustice on October 21 at 9:00 a.m.
Ron; you were/are correct. Thanks for bringing this to light, before it was “reported” on by the SR.
johno on October 21 at 9:30 a.m.
Has there been a decision on the prosecution of the minister, green house owner, killing? SR it would be nice to have an update on that (sorry if I missed it). Tucker shouldn’t be allowed to put off this tough decision until after the election.
horse_feathers on October 21 at 9:42 a.m.
Who cares who Stevens voted for, he couldn’t even win his Precinct Committee Officer post. What a loser, just like this article.
Ron_the_Cop on October 21 at 10:23 a.m.
Horse feathers,
You’re missing the bigger picture. If you really care about the manner in which the LE community conducts its critical incident investigation YOU WILL NOT RETURN Tucker to office.
Monarch,
The S-R to it’s credit has run a story that Tucker is likely to punt to after the election. See the extensive comment thread here:
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2010/oct/16/decision-on-creach-shooting-charges-unlikely/
Look these investigations take time to review esp if they’re not cut/dried. Tucker promised that he would make a decision before the election but is now back tracking. Of course there may be valid reasons that would delay his decision but he should be upfront and honest with the people re the reasons for the delay and not the vague responses he’s given.
If Tucker had any credibility with me it might be a different case, however I don’t trust Tucker as far as I can throw him for the reasons I state in my updated blog post:
Steve Tucker for Spokane County Prosecutor - A mockery of justice
http://tinyurl.com/25kd3we
My reasons transcend partisan politics to do doing what is in the best interest of the Spokane Community
Det. Ron Wright (Retired)
hawken on October 21 at 10:38 a.m.
Dave Stevens is not the only Republican whom voted for Monroe… I did as well, same day I got my ballot in the mail.
I hope many more Republicans will follow….
On that same point….
Are there any liberals out there whom have, or are willing to acknowledge that they actually voted for a Republican, because they have the better candidate??
horse_feathers on October 21 at 12:00 p.m.
I didn’t say I was voting for Tucker, just making a point about Dave and the article
Ron_the_Cop on October 21 at 7:41 p.m.
Horse feathers,
Point taken. Both Stevens and Bugbee were hammering Tucker for his being MIA in office. It will be Stevens and Bugbee voters that will decide this election. I think its important for them to know that Stevens even though he’s vice-chair of the Co Republican Party felt compelled to voter for Malone. Bugbee is still riding the fence. I think times are tough for private defense counsel and he would like to go back to the prosecutors office so he’s hedging his bets vs. his principles and criticisms of Tucker.
JimReierson on October 30 at 5:52 p.m.
i have an ad running Sunday (tomorrow) in NW section. Please read it. Neither Tucker nor Malone are credible or qualified candidates. I am uring voters to write-in Jim Reierson on their ballot. Voters are not stuck with Tucker or Malone.
This newspaper refused to print a letter to editor to clear up to voters I am not supporting either Tucker or Malone, and in their recent coverage of the race, I was not even included as having been in the Primary!
Neither Malone, Bugbee, nor Stevens cared about Tucker being inept in 2006 - I did.
As i have said before, I think the fix in in for Tucker. This paper wants to keep him in office - despite the recent endorsement.
i was the candidate who brought up the noncharging issue that has been a common practice for years in Spokane, allowing criminals to further victimize the public.
Don’t vote for either Tucker or Malone. Tucker is the criminals’ best friend in spokane County - Malone is out of his league - he does not have a clue on working or running a large prosecutor office - period. I have been working as a career prosecutor for 25 years - going to court every day to seek justice for victims - and I don’t play golf or hang out at bars - I actually earn my pay.
WRITE-IN Jim Reierson on your ballot!!! Feel good about your vote - make it count.
Jim Reierson