He’s authorized robo-calls criticizing her for frequently missing key legislative votes.
She’s started a website of supporters, featuring testimony from his ex-wife.
This is classic Art Helton and Nancy Jacobs at their finest.
For those who enjoy their political campaigns with a touch of mud, the Helton/Jacobs rematch for the District 34 (Route 40 corridor and western Cecil) state senate seat promised plenty of intrigue and, with only a handful of days left until the General Election, the race hasn’t failed to deliver.
The feud between the Republican Jacobs, who has been a senator since 1998, and the Democrat Helton, who was elected to the state senate in the mid-1970s, goes back nearly a decade. In 2002, Jacobs defeated Helton by nearly 3,000 votes – 57 percent to 43 percent – in a race for the District 34 senate seat that featured discretely distributed flyers, potentially libelous and certainly scandalous websites, and plenty of bitter barbs.
Eight years later, the two rivals find themselves in a familiar position facing off against one another on the General Election ballot.
And the tactics each campaign employed in 2002 haven’t been forgotten.
In a recent blitz of automated robo-calls sent to District 34 residents, Helton challenges Jacobs’ voting record and says he “can do better.”
Most appalling to Jacobs and her supporters, however, is the following claim Helton makes during the recorded phone message:
“Her poor attendance record has earned her the nickname ‘No-Show Nancy'”
Jacobs said she has experienced a few personally-trying years recently, which included the death of both of her parents and the treatment of her husband for cancer. She said these hardships are responsible for her missed time in the legislature and finds is shameful that Helton would exploit them for his own political gain.
“Honestly, I’m not sure it is worth acknowledging Art’s misleading and negative campaigning,” Jacobs said Friday.
“Attacking me for being with my family during difficult times (the death of both my parents and Bruce’s cancer surgery) should not be what this campaign is about.”
Here is an audio clip of Helton’s robo-call:
Listen to the Art Helton Robo-Call
Jacobs said she would prefer her campaign stay positive and stick to the issues.
“I want to talk about our differences. He supports two job-killing tax hikes and I support no tax hikes. He supports out-of-control spending that has put our state in a $6.5 billion deficit for the out-years. He calls legislative accomplishment’s like Jessica’s Law (which placed mandatory minimum sentences on child sex offenders) trivial,” she added.
Despite her intentions to stay positive, Jacobs, or at least her supporters, have taken a swipe back at Helton this week via a new website called “Women for Nancy”, which features Heltons’ ex-wife as “Honorary Chair” of the group.
From the site:
My name is PJ Helton Thomas. You may recognize the middle name because my former husband, Art Helton is running for State Senate — again. Even though I no longer live in Harford County, I am 100% behind Nancy Jacobs.
I know that Senator Jacobs is a fighter who shares our values that are really the fabric of our society — protecting our children, fighting against violent crime and creating jobs through sound fiscal policies.
Nancy’s not about just words, she’s about action. When sexual predators were getting off the hook with a slap on the wrist, Nancy said NO! She sponsored and passed Jessica’s Law which placed mandatory minimum jail sentences on these vile predators. Nancy also sponsored and passed the state’s first ever anti-gang laws.
In these tough times, Nancy understands that her constituents are pinching pennies. Nancy didn’t just vote against the 20% sales tax hike, she also sponsored legislation to repeal it. She’s fighting for YOU.
I’m proud to say I endorse Nancy Jacobs. I hope you will too by voting for her on November 2nd. Thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts.
Sincerely,
PJ Helton Thomas
Jacobs said she did not seek out Helton’s ex-wife as a means of retribution and claims it was Art’s ex-wife (and the other members of Women for Nancy) who sought her out and wanted to be involved in her campaign.
“As for PJ Helton, she’s a good woman who felt that I was being unfairly attacked and that I do a good job. I’m proud to have her support and the support of the ladies in Women for Nancy,” Jacobs said.
Helton was unavailable for comment.
I consider myself conservative, I wont be voting for Helton. With the residency controversy earlier in the year and now robo calls. Know Mr Helton for some time, he did in fact live in Darlington. Art you need to give it up. I am tired of these crooks both republicans and democrats screwing with us. I really hope he does not win.
excuses excuses? if she admits to having not the time to legislate, then why go for another term?
playing games?
picking a successor who can’t campaign?
or just padding a pension on out dime before retirement?
@o rly…how cold can you be? Nancy was caring for her mother and father in their last days and supporting and caring for her husband while he went through a significant ordeal. These were all excused. Wouldn’t you want that time if your parents or sigificant other were going through what Nancy’s family did? I would think so. If not, maybe you should go see the Wizard of Oz for a heart.
And to your other points, it’s clear that you’ve never met or done any research on Nancy. She is an extraordinarily effective Senator. The things she does are in the BEST INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE OF DISTRICE 34 AND THE PEOPLE OF MARYLAND. The article mentions Jessica’s Law. Maybe you should learn what that is. It’s a very important piece of legislation that Nancy worked tirelessly on. This is just one of many pieces of important legislation she has succeeded in making law.
Your accusations are unfounded and lack any merit. Do some research, get your facts strait, then comment on an article.
writing checks only takes so much time, where was she for all of the votes?
What kind of person are you, Tom? If your parents were on their last few days on earth would you be so callous as to only show up for “check-writing.”
And what about Art Helton’s absences? Jacobs should have hit Helton for his unexcused absences which had absolutely nothing to do with family and were three times as many as hers despite Helton’s short term in the state senate!
You just made my point, George, thank you!
Ask her to justify the dates of her missed votes with family issues. There is no question that missing votes for your family is acceptable, but lying about why you missed votes in such an egregious way is certainly not acceptable. Have you no shame Mrs. Jacobs?
Who said that she was lying? I don’t think there was ever any question about why she missed votes. They were all excused.
Hmmmm…..
Who says she is lying? How about her peers in Annapolis? Since elected, Senator Jacobs has often been referred to as “among the missing”. Those same peers have repeatedly voted her one of the most ineffective State Legislators and dubbed her “No Show Nancy”.
Charlotte, see my post below to MD Pundit:
I searched the internet looking for who voted Sen. Jacobs as one of the least influential legislators and found this article: http://www.gazette.net/thelist/ . I’m assuming that this is where you got your info. If you click on “More”, you’ll see that the Gazette itself describes this list by saying, “The result is a highly unscientific poll. The margin of error is plus or minus a whole lot.” It also says that some legislators made both lists, the most and least influential. They said that the results of this poll should be taken with a grain of salt, which is probably why no one mentioned the poll.
How terribly heartless. I was with Bruce and Nancy when Bruce had his surgery – they are real people that have the same feelings as you and I. Do you want a Senator who would show up for a vote rather than be with her husband at such a time? How about a Senator that would want to vote rather than be with her parents in their last few days. I am proud of her that her husband and family matter. When Nancy talks about family values it his because that is the way she lives her life. Please hope that people are not as heartless to you when you will (and we all will) face similar situations.
She was probably too busy burning books to worry about voting.
Huh? Burning books? What a ridiculous comment.
Not if you know about Senator Jacobs. Get to reading!
I know Nancy Jacobs well, and I read vociferously, thank you. I have no idea what you talking are about. Please include a link or references to support your comment.
Wow. You are not bright. Here’s the definition of ‘vociferously.’
–adjective
1.
crying out noisily; clamorous.
2.
characterized by or uttered with vociferation: a vociferous manner of expression.
—Synonyms
1. loud, noisy, vocal, uproarious, boisterous.
Perhaps you should read more VORACIOUSLY.
Nevertheless, Senator Jacobs has advocated having certain ‘objectionable’ books removed from our public library system. Hence, my previous comment. And I’m not surprised that you have ‘no idea’ what I’m talking about. You seem barely literate and hardly functional.
Have a nice day.
watcher you are the best examble of his supporters and show why people are going to support nancey good job
Ok, Henry Scott. I hope “Nancey” gets your vote. Back to bed for you. “Shhhh….baby goes to sleep now.”
Henry Scott,
I am shocked with your background, that you have enough nerve to open your mouth. And if you are an example of spokespersons for Jacobs then all of us better take a very close look at what is REALLY GOING ON. It was you Henry Scott that contacted Art Helton to get support on the fight against the incinerator expansion in Edgewood, because you could get no help from Jacobs.
hey callen me out whats your real name hiden like those ones were fighting well she did help and get your head out of your A– and watcher are you trying to be a Mr.Roberts or you medicated .
Henry Scott,
Quit being a suck-up-boy!!! What, are you trying to get a job?
Hey Henry,
Weren’t you kicked out of the Union because you were making deals, instead of looking out for your membership? I can see why your attracted to Jacobs……..Birds of a feather!
Those vote totals look different than the vote totals on the Board of Elections. Looks like the Dagger only used Harford #s. Doesn’t matter too much.
Art Helton doesn’t even live in the district and yet he is still running. Oh, right, excuse me, he bought a waterfront townhouse for his campaign manager to live in (proven by his former opponent Rovall Washington). Art’s current wife (I say current because she is what number wife judging by this article??) isn’t even registered to vote at his new house, she’s still registered to vote in Darlington!
Leave it to Art to launch slimeball negative tactics all year long and then complain when his ex-wife supports his opponent. The better question is how could anyone support him!
One, both Art and his wife are registered to vote in Joppatowne. Second, Senator Helton has not complained about his ex-wife supporting Senator Jacobs (see the part that says ‘Helton was unavailable for comment.’ NOTE to Belcamp: Reading is a GOOD thing).
Finally, give up on the pathetic attempts to raise the residency issue. TWO judges (not one, but two) have ruled in Helton’s favor. His opponents should focus more on Helton than resorting to dirty tricks. Washington got his ass kicked in the primary because of it. Jacobs is likely next.
Watcher-
They are registered there because they own a house there…do not RESIDE there. And of course Helton hasn’t commented on his ex-wife supporting Jacobs because she could ruin his career. Lots & lots of dirt there…he’s a smart man.
I guess we will see whose “ass” is kicked soon…highly doubt it’ll be the incumbent.
Two judges ruled in Helton’s favor. What else do you want? I mean, other than to continue to spew your nonsense.
Give me a break… Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE in both parties knows that the Heltons do NOT reside in Joppatowne. Get as many judges to rule as you want… obviously, Art’s money talks in Harford County. You’re right about someone spewing nonsense: Go look in the mirror!
?So now he’s bribing judges, too? There is nothing accurate about you. Get a clue.
Are you sure on Ann Helton’s voter registration? She’s still living in Darlington.
Two judges? The judges ruled on legal technicalities. The Maryland State Board of Elections issued a Final Determination that Art Helton violated election laws by falsely registering to vote in Aberdeen before and they required him to change his registration back. This isn’t a new issue.
Art Helton is now attacking Nancy Jacobs for her votes missed while she attending the last days of her parents? And he calls himself a Christian? Sad.
Any voter with conviction has no business voting for Art Helton.
Good point. I looked up the actual vote totals from 2002. Jacobs won by over 7000 votes in total, 20,474 to Helton’s 13,399. Helton was able to garner just 39.5% of the overall vote to Jacobs’ 60.4%. The Dagger forgot to include the Cecil County portion of the district.
oh wow. you get someone’s ex wife to comment about them….how does one expect that to turn out? sounds like grasping, desperate and a last ditch effort to hang in for one more term.
get some real perspective on a man who is privately responsible of bringing jobs to the district, not offering broken promises.
imagine what Helton can do for this district when he’s legislating for the people
Yes, Art brings jobs to his district. He keeps Moving and Storage employees busy as he re-establishes his residency in his district (whichever district it may be that he is running in and “living” in for any given election).
As stated in the article, one of Helton’ ex-wives contacted her wanting to help. She wanted to do more, but my mother did not want to engage in the mud slinging. My mother is definitely not desperate… her record stands for itself. Helton on the other hand is looking quite desperate with his name calling and mud slinging. He knows perfectly well why she missed the votes that she did… would he not have done the same thing? I wouldn’t want a senator that didn’t care enough about his/her family to miss a couple of votes when they were dying or having surgery for cancer. I am proud of my mom for knowing when family needs to come first.
Elected officials have a responsibility to their constituency. While I have nothing but the utmost respect for people caring for family members under trying circumstances, in this case, the responsible choice would have been to excuse herself from that term so she could care for those who needed her, without leaving her electorate to wonder where their representation in the General Assembly was.
Edith, I may be wrong, but I think that these absences all occurred in different sessions. I do not think that missing a couple of days in a session for one of your parent’s funerals or your husband’s surgery would warrant excusing oneself from a whole term.
If you do not believe that allowing the testimony of an exwife, who no longer lives in the distict, is not mud slinging, then what is? The ex clearly has a personal agenda and it does not involve constituent concerns. The attendance issue is a recurring one with your mother. While all sympathies go out to her in recent losses, I do expect elected officials to put constituent concerns first. Do not take the job if you are not willing and able to make the sacrifices.
What testimony? I couldn’t find anything about a court case in any of this. Help me here Billy Jack. I also went to the web site and reread the article here and find nothing other than a statement of support for Nancy from Art’s ex wife. What the hell is so despicable and mud slinging about that?
If Nancy wanted to sling mud she would have pointed out that this is the wife who filed charges against thus guy for spouse abuse. She would have also pointed out that Art got caught and cited for stealing water from the City for one of those wonderful restoration projects. Or maybe she would have tossed out his record for lying in public. Nope, Nancy did none of that. She’s too classy. Me I just don’t care a whole hell of a lot anymore.
Testimony in the sense of state of approval. I find it to be mud slinging because of the writer’s frame of reference. Is she a constituent? Is she a peer? No. Her only involvement and signifcance is as an ex of the man Jacobs is running against. The bloody nature of the history btween Art and his ex only makes it a more pathetic display.
Just like Helton’s only involvement in District 34 is changing his mailing address to suit his goals. It may not have been deemed illegal, but it is unethical as hell. Those that vote for him are surely not voting for “change”.
And yes, I understand the arguement that most of his business deeds have happened within District 34. So if that’s the case, why not live here instead of Darlington? For real, not when it suits him, like what he and Steve Johnson (the same Johnson appearing in his latest tv ads) tried to pull in the 07′ Aberdeen election and were rebuffed.
Let’s also take note of the fact that Helton had the nerve to send out campaign literature “disguised” as an actual newspaper (The “Cecil-Harford County Leader”; Vol. 1, No. 1). I don’t see Nancy resorting to trickery to try to win votes…
Mike,
My mom showed me that “newpaper” when I was visiting this weekend and I asked her if they did a similar article on her. It had me fooled! I’m sure that others were fooled by it, too! You’re right, she doesn’t need to resort to trickery.
I actually had a bit of fun with that “newspaper” – I took a picture of your mom from her website, pasted it over his photo on the front page and mailed it back to him…
I’m sure he loved it! 🙂
you would think that he would have more respect for the people whos vote he wants but that should raise a flag of what he would disquise if elected
Imagine what Helton could do for this district if he didn’t have so many skeletons in his closet? There are a lot of long-time Harford County residents who personally remember what Art did to his ex-wives and children. He could be, and probably should be, in jail.
Why should he be in jail? For welcoming his children home with open arms after they decided they couldn’t live with their clearly unstable mother?
Is that what Helton was doing, stabilizing her?
Again, more mudslinging (a la Jacobs) with nothing to back it up. Tell the story or find another blog.
What mud did Sen. Jacobs sling?
Um, dragging out Helton’s ex-wife.
Has his ex-wife said anything derogatory? It looks like she’s just saying that she supports Sen. Jacobs.
well thats enough to get even watcher to tone down if he is smart he would not want her to start talking
Come on now! A disgruntled ex, who no longer lives in the district, who wants to hurt her ex. Mud. Sad, pathetic, desperate mud.
this is getting real tangy now, like a bag of honey BBQ rib potato chips, only available at your local target!
I would like to hear some of Sen. Jacobs critics point out what they would have preferred her to vote different on.
Or I would like to hear a critic point out her leadership role on Jessica’s law as a problem.
On final point: anyone who criticizes her for missing votes due to family issues is cruel and insensitive.
Is this the same ex wife that he beat the living s–t out of. Is Harfod County and parts of Cecil now willing to elect a wife beater?
“Beat the living sh_t out of”?! Are you referring to the false allegations? Allegations that when finally questioned about directly she openly denied! Talk about unmitigated character bashing!
Like someone is going to listen to you Yensan,
You spent two years as a Councel person for Aberdeen. After that two years the citizens voted, and the results of that vote were that they trusted you LEAST OF ALL!!!!! Now it’s funny that Jacobs website ended up with Heltons ex-wife (who by the way, has lived in Wisconsin for many years)as Honorary Chair, Her best friend Diane Ford as Cair, and Lonna Smith ( who was replaced as minister in the church that Helton belongs to) as Membership Chaiman. Now I’m sure that all just happened by chance at election time. DO YOU THINK WE”RE ALL STUPID??????????
No just you people win and loose By the way is Mr. Washington ever or any other elected official gonna come out and support art may benot
Yes
Dave, she was unstable, and he was stabilizing her.
The problem with Nancy is that she is an unreliable conservative. She going win her race, but she is not working hard to elect Bob Ehrlich and other Republicans. Nancy is kind of selfish if you ask me.
Not sure how she is unreliable or selfish when she has spent hours with candidates giving them advice & allowing them to attach their signs to hers (ie: Patrick McGrady). She is Ehrlich’s #1 supporter…where are you getting your facts, Steve?
She shows up for 10 minutes just to have her lackies pass out her campaign material and not help any other candidates while her and McGrady are having their own door to door. She is not a team player.
She hasn’t helped Ehrlich raise any money, she hasn’t gone to any rallies or gone to his events.
So not having helped Ehrlich is an indictment? What’s this about – representing your district or walking the party line? I don’t know nor care to what extent she has helped him… I think it’s more important that she sponsors legislation and votes the way she does.
Jacobs has not supported Ehrlich and she has actively worked against Glen Glass.
Not sure how you’ve missed seeing her huge signs all over Rt. 40 with her AND Ehrlich on them. This is taken one of her recent facebook updates: “Join us in Riverside to go door to door Saturday at 9 am with the Ehrlich folks at Church Creek Elementary School.” I don’t know the financial aspects of it all, but I do know that she’s donating time and effort to help others get elected.
Does she need to support every single republican? She gets critized for being too partisan and then criticized for not supporting all of her fellow republicans… people just need something to complain about, don’t they?
I see a lot of Jacobs only signs.
Ask Nancy why she has actively tried to hurt Glen Glass?
I live in Delaware and was just up in Harford County visiting family for the weekend and saw Jacobs/Ehrlich signs everywhere. I don’t recall seeing Glass/Ehrlich signs anywhere. I don’t know anything about the relationship that my mother has with Glass, but I do know that you are free to email/call her yourself if you’re that interested. http://www.nancyjacobs.com/Site/Contact/contactform.htm
Becky, If you want to be your mom’s operative on the Dagger than so be it, but you seem to conveniently know some things and not others. So again I ask you why is your mom only faint-heartedly going through the motions in supporting Bob Ehrlich and working wholeheartedly to sabotage Glenn Glass?
S.
Um, yeah. There are also Glen Glass signs attached to Dion Guthrie signs on Rt. 152. Your point means nothing. The only person she cares about getting elected is herself.
Yes Steve you are absolutely correct! What a horrible crime for one’s daughters not to want to hear their mom dragged throught the mud. Shame on Nancy’s daughters for defending the mom that bore them, nurtured them and continues to love them.
If the best they have on Nancy is that someone’s sign isn’t stapled to her sign I’d say she’s in good shape – that is except for those horrible daughters that love her and stand by her.
She’s in trouble – not enough staples in her sighns and loving daughters.
It shows she is smart for not supporting Glen Glass…
As Nancy Jacobs being my mother, I find it difficult not to comment. I can’t begin to tell you how dedicated she is to her job and her family-that is hard to find with politicians. She loves what she does and does an amazing job. She had both sets of my grandparents living in our home and took good care of them when their health was failing. Every piece of legislation she was a “no show” at was excused and she was able to place her vote absentee. If you notice my mom has yet to comment on Art Helton’s character or his negative comments towards my mother. My mom always told her daughters to “kill them with kindness” and I do believe that is exactly what she is doing towards Mr. Helton. Believe me, there could be some mud-slinging but my mom has chosen to take the higher road and rise above that BECAUSE OF HER CHARACTER.
May the best candidate win…
Laura Jacobs Lathroum
Laura you are absoulutely right! Your mom is a person of enormous character. I’ve seen her in all kinds of situations and to say the least – character matters! She is above repute and walks the high road always. Shame on Helton for using such terrblie family tragedies to advance his cause. A man of character would apologize and let it be known that he is wrong.
What does Helton have to apologize for? The name No Show Nancy was given to her long before this campaign cycle, by those who recognized her pattern of vacancy in Annapolis and her district. She may have “excuses” for missing recent votes, but even in 2004 when her buddy Ehrlich was governor, she missed 12 out of 15 votes! What are her excuses for then, and for the rest of her terms of “service?”
you ever look at arts record please do
I certainly have, I prefer to be an informed voter. His record of public service, from when he was in the Senate until now, is something anyone would be proud of! I specifically mentioned Senator Jacobs because of her less than exemplary record in office that anyone would consider an embarrassment.
the Bill protecting our Kids the law on gangs are you you can read
Henry,
Your suckn-up again. I don’t think your gonna get that job!
I thought that was explained. Besides, in the Annapolis cesspool, the Democrats will make sure that the Republicans do not succeed. One example-slots. Ehrlich suggested them 12 years ago. Killed by slimey Democrats, and then reintroduced by and supported by them. In the meantime, when we do get slots up and running, we will have lost all of that revenue, and given surrounding states more time to advance to table games. Our racing industry, which employs thousands of people is on the ropes. I wish many of those old school Democrats would miss some votes.
Monster,
All this coming from a RHINO like you? We wish you’d miss some post.
You are no friend of the republican party so don’t act to support us.
Laura, I wanted to comment, too, but you’ve said it all! Our mother is above the mud slinging and isn’t even tempted to engage in it. Because her record stands for itself, there is no need. Let’s just let Helton bury himself in the mud… he’s doing a pretty good job! 🙂 Looking forward to November 2!
Wow. So now Senator Jacobs is busting out her own kids. Let’s not forget that she has also endorsed Jansen Robinson for the School Board. In an obvious attempt, I might add, to court the African-American vote in the southern portion of her district.
So let’s recap: recruiting Helton’s ex-wife? Check. Using her own children to defend her? Check. Likely cutting some sort of back door deal with Guthrie/Robinson to try and court/sway the minority vote she wouldn’t normally carry? Check.
Sounds like someone is lacking in character and while I’m no Art Helton lover, Senator Jacobs should be ashamed of herself.
Alright, this is my last post. I live in Delaware, I don’t know much about what’s going on this race other than the fact that my mother has run this race with integrity and has not done any mud slinging, while her opponent has. I don’t know who she is supporting politically other than Ehrlich. I don’t know anything about Glass or what he’s even running for. All of those questions should be directed towards her. I know that she did not recruit Helton’s ex-wife, PJ contacted her wanting to help. She has no idea that I’ve even posted on this article, so she definitely did not recruit me. Of course, I’m going to defend my mother when people are saying untrue things about her. Helton’s trying to make it look like she doesn’t take her job seriously by pointing out that she missed some votes. He knows that she missed them when both of her parents passed away and when my father had cancer surgery. I think it’s important that people know that he is trying to profit politically from those unfortunate situations. So, I have commented on those posts. I know my mother’s character and I’m going to defend it when someone questions it. Okay, I’m finished now… have a good night, everyone!
Perhaps the reason that Jacobs supports Jansen is because they are both advocates of Charter schools, when Frisch is in the pocket of the unions.
Jansen has advocated charter schools for years, while Frisch is new to the scene.
It looks like nobody can make you happy. If she supported the Republican candidate, then she would be towing the line for the party. She supports the Democrat, and she is racially motivated. Is that right?
Man I hate liberals.
I’m hardly a liberal. But I refuse to be spoon fed my ideals and beliefs by either party. Please explain how Frisch is in the ‘pocket of the unions.” If by being a union member, maybe you don’t realize that membership is mandatory. At least he’s not a union buster like Robinson. And Robinson is free to advocate for charter schools. But not at the expense of my children.
And people make me happy all the time. Idiots like you, however, do not. Next!
Is union membership really mandatory, or are all employees required to pay a portion of union dues?
Mandatory is my understanding.
By the way, are you Robinson, Hendricks, Rovall or Guthrie? Definitely one of them…
You have a strange way of defining “recruiting”, since, as stated above, Ms. Jacobs “did not seek out Helton’s ex-wife as a means of retribution and claims it was Art’s ex-wife (and the other members of Women for Nancy) who sought her out and wanted to be involved in her campaign.” Is English your first language?
Or are you simply lying once again in an attempt to mislead the readers?
English is absolutely my first language, Phil “Pat McDonough” Dirt. But what would you expect someone with her moral character to say? “Oh yes, I’m a conniving career politician who decided to dig up some of Art’s old skeletons in an effort to discredit him and make myself look better?”
I’m stating that Phil Dirt likes to dress up in women’s clothes. But that doesn’t make it true. Or does it?
watcher your not going to get a reality show unless art pays for it but youare a funny what ever
Muchas gracias, Henry Scott (uh oh, there I go AGAIN with the ESL. Yikes). I have plenty of my own money and don’t need any of Art’s. And I have NO interest in reality shows. But thanks for playing.
Henry,
You still trying to suck-up for that job? Don’t think it’s gonna happen!
So what have we learned from these exchanges? First and foremost, Senator Jacobs is upset that she’s called No-Show Nancy because of her absences. She made the call to leave her official Annapolis duties because of family emergencies. While these things certainly happen and the Senator deserves our sympathy, she does display a sense of almost reckless entitlement. She apparently believes its HER seat and not the people’s seat in the State Senate. That’s just wrong. Given the long absences, Jacobs should have resigned. There were plenty of good and qualified people from the Republican State Central Committee would could have replaced her. But Jacobs displays typical incumbentitis and both Republicans and Democrats can sucumb to that during a lengthy legislative career.
But it’s funny that no one has mentioned the fact that Senator Jacobs was voted one of the “least influential” legislators last spring. Maybe poor attendance and diminished influence are related.
Finally, given Jacob’s lackluster attendance and abysmal influence, perhaps her best campaign slogan should be: “Vote Jacobs, At Least Her Daughters Love Her!”
Amen. And let’s also point out that Jacobs is never around during a non-election cycle. Rarely, if ever, attends local community council meetings, local events, etc. I have lived in Harford County for over 12 years and only recently met her in person.
MD Pundit,
I searched the internet looking for who voted Sen. Jacobs as one of the least influential legislators and found this article: http://www.gazette.net/thelist/ . I’m assuming that this is where you got your info. If you click on “More”, you’ll see that the Gazette itself describes this list by saying, “The result is a highly unscientific poll. The margin of error is plus or minus a whole lot.” It also says that some legislators made both lists, the most and least influential. They said that the results of this poll should be taken with a grain of salt, which is probably why no one mentioned the poll.
If you would actually take the time to read more than just the one article in a newspaper that conforms to your opinion, you may actually learn something. There have in fact been several articles about Senator Nancy Jacobs in the Gazette and other local papers recently. One recent Gazette article describes her as shrill, partisan and ineffective. Another very recent editorial in a different Harford County paper called her an obstructionist and far too right wing to be at all effective.
Please provide links to these articles. Thanks!
Oh really? I found these searching her name:
http://www.examiner.com/conservative-issues-in-baltimore/general-assembly-passes-jessica-s-law-enhancement
http://somd.com/news/headlines/2006/3925.shtml
http://www.wbal.com/absolutenm/templates/story.aspx?articleid=49405&zoneid=3
i dont no bout anybody else but i been round hardford and cecil countys lots lately. all i knows is i seen art helton everywhere all da time but ain’t never seen miss jacobs nowhere round town.
First of all, who ever is using my name is wrong. I do not speak not type using slang or Ebonics. This attempt to drag me into this phase of the race sounds very desperate to say the least.
Hey, Buddy, i mean no disrespect at all, but I honestly thought that was you! I’ve heard you speak, and man, you do sound just like that a lot of the time…
sounds like you eat out allot
Henry,
Stop it, she’s not gonna give you that job!!!!!
wrong. Senator Jacobs was in Annapolis this last session, and Cecil County and it’s taxpayers narrowly dodged a killer bullet!
imagine a state senator introducing the following pieces of legislation at the same time:
1- cap and freeze constant yield and ability for commissioners to raise any additional revenue
2- shift teacher pensions from state to county to pay(with no way to pay for it, see #1)
3- pass a non binding arbitration for the fop (no way to pay for it)
now each of these pieces gas merit alone, but together these 3 would kill the county.
call ANY of the current republican (or dem) commissioners or ANY of the mayors in Cecil county about Jacobs and see what they think of her
well, i dont know bout where you be hangin but i never seen her round maybe it cuz sheez has so many plastic surgrees she look diffrent day to day and i mite have not reconized her. i gots her flyers in da maleboxs and wurnt shur if all dem pixtures was her or nots like width dem fanci pages sheez gots on the internets pages,
Stop with the pretend jive talk. It’s insulting and offensive to everyone. Clearly, you are not the “Rovall W.” who was Mr. Helton’s primary opponent. Knock it off.
Did she really get plastic surgeries done? She better get a refund (and stay out of harsh camera lights, too!
yeah, she’s definitely had many cosmetic procedures on her face, at the very least. Her biggest problem now is not being able to take the time off for another one to maintain her new look! Seriously, actually take a look at a variety of her pictures and you can see how obvious it really is.
Yes, I just checked out several photos of her.
Yes, it appears to be cosmetic.
Yes, she had better keep her schedule open.
Yes, she had better make sure she stays out of harsh, hot lights.
Yes, I will be voting for Art Helton.
Really? We’re talking about plastic surgery now? Whether she has or hasn’t, who cares? (I looked at a variety of pics and didn’t see any difference- only in hair style.) She is obviously a very attractive woman, so you all sound ridiculous (and maybe a tad bit jealous?). I hope that I look that good when I’m in my late 50’s!
If you think she needs “more” surgery, that’s too bad that she’ll be so busy representing the 34th district for the next four years that she won’t have time to go under the knife! 😉 Seriously, aren’t there bigger issues that you could be discussing?
Attention Jacobs’ supporters:
Do not fuel the fire any more…this is getting ridiculous and childish. Do what Nancy would want and let it be, as she has been doing with her opponent. The negative comments will go on & on…”they” are making a name for themselves & anyone with an ounce of integrity sees that. Hopefully her “plastic surgery” added some thick skin too, as she will need it if she has read any of these childish comments. Nancy-keep up the good work!
“Dr. Rodowski”-
Have you ever thought that Senator Jacobs is a human with REAL feelings. You are a heartless, waste of a human being. Get over yourself & go do lypo on Helton.
Do not fuel the fire,
Your right. You should all just do what Nancy would do. JUST DON”T SHOW UP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
First of all, who ever is using my name is wrong. I do not speak not type using slang or Ebonics. This attempt to drag me into this phase of the race sounds very desperate to say the least. For someone to pose as me and to pretend that I would speak in this manner is very racist and degrading. You are simply implying that because I am African-American that I would portray myself as uneducated. I would expect better from whom ever you are, for I am sure your parents did not raise you to be an uneducated fool.
You also do “not speak not type” proper English. I don’t know about your involvement in these campaigns, I simply find this blog entertaining, but you claim indignation at someone supposedly mocking you, then open yourself up to more ridicule by doing exactly what that earlier post “posing as you” did? Not to mention, no slang or “Ebonics” existed within the post to which you refer, it was simply shamefully poor grammar, and clearly spelling errors, so if someone is trying to play the race card, it must be you…
Mr. Washington,
You are correct. That is the problem with sites like this. People hide behind phony handles and forget they are talking to human beings. Innocent people then have to defend themselves because of dishonest tactics. The only thing we can hope is that the people who know you, know it is not really you.
You mean Jacobs tried to lower Cecil County taxes? Oh no!
hey, we got helton’s ex and jacobs’ daughters supporting her…where’s Brian shuy, her chief of staff. when’s he going to chime in, and who do you think he supports?
im pissed about this jacobs thing, and I support Helton. ever since ehrlich’s special session, the ‘where’s nancy’ series of books have outsold my bestsellers by 2:1.
I hope Helton wins so people can stop worrying about where Nancy is and just visit her in one of her Florida residences
Why don’t you tell the truth instead of lying? It’s just sad wealthy Art Helton has his supporters making up stuff now.
Attention Jacobs’ supporters:
Do not fuel the fire any more…this is getting ridiculous and childish. Do what Nancy would want and let it be, as she has been doing with her opponent. The negative comments will go on & on…”they” are making a name for themselves & anyone with an ounce of integrity sees that. Hopefully her “plastic surgery” added some thick skin too, as she will need it if she has read any of these childish comments. Nancy-keep up the good work!
From all that I’ve read here, on other blogs, in newspapers, on the candidates mailers, and heard through a variety of local media, I feel that I’ve put myself in the best position to make the most educated, informed and independent decision about my vote for District 34.
The campaign pieces I have received from Senator Jacobs have lead me to feel betrayed by her clear pandering to a female voter. The information is misleading and demonstrates the utmost disloyalty to her constituents. Her duplicity has been transparent and it’s obvious she’ll say whatever she thinks you want to hear. Personally, I feel abandoned and let down by our incumbent’s hollow leadership and total disregard for her responsibilities to us, “her people”.
Conversely, from what I’ve gleaned about Mr. Helton, even during his time out of public office, he has been an outstanding civil servant. He has been faithful and loyal to the area he grew up in and has lead a variety of revitalization efforts throughout the district. This dedicated work has done more than just eliminate abandoned condemned buildings and run down crime ridden areas. These achievements have helped to redevelop the neighborhoods into thriving community centers and fruitful, productive businesses, which have in turn employed countless citizens and stimulated the local economy. There is no doubt in my mind that based on all these facts, Former Senator Art Helton would actually be an effective representative to the constituency. Once again we would have a lawmaker who has, and will, work well with other legislators to pass laws that actually make sense, and are beneficial to the State of Maryland, specifically District 34.
On the other hand, I believe if Senator Jacobs is reelected, we are looking at another four years of missed meetings, hearings and votes. To the people of District 34, this means less appropriated funds for public services and divisive relationships with county and municipal level governments, as well as a continued decline in environmental quality and conservation. It’s sad to say, but it seems that Senator Jacobs is no more than a partisan bureaucrat who votes only Republican, when she actually shows up to vote.
Why don’t the candidates surrogates stop posting on here as if they were voters? It has become a circus.
Sam,
Are you under the impression that an average voter is incapable of making an informed decision based on several sources of information? I am insulted that with all of the other incendiary comments on here, you chose to attempt to discredit a wife and mother who is simply voicing her opinion on an election that will certainly have a profound effect on her children’s future. I am not a candidate’s surrogate, but rather a working parent who takes her civil responsibility to vote based on fact and research seriously, as opposed to blindly casting my ballot for whomever smiles and waves as I enter my polling place. Worse yet, are those who take personal grudges into the voting booth with them, without considering the consequences of such poorly motivated actions. It’s time we all started to take responsibility for the choices we make, whatever happened to a little accountability?
Average voters don’t troll political news story comment sections let alone launch into ad hominem attacks on one side or the other. Those are partisans.
Nancy Jacobs,
I have lived around here for more years than I care to count. I have seen many elections come and go. I got one of the robo calls that have been mentioned. To me, they did not personally attack you, they pointed out your record. A record that I, as your supporter in the past, am also concerned with. I understand family emergencies. I have lived long enough to have had my share of them. But you have not missed a couple of votes, you have missed so many. That brings me to ask, are you the best representative for the people? Why are you seeking another term, instead of spending time with your family? I have seen your website Women for Nancy Jacobs, and I will have to say I was very disappointed. I have been around long enough to know all of the relationships, and the crew that was, no doubt put together, is nothing short of an ambush. I don’t aprove of those tactics at all. If you are capable of accusing your apponent of personal attacks, then turn around and put something as sleezy as this together, along with your absences in representing us, you have lost my vote. I don’t know if I can vote for Helton, I will have to give him a hard look. But I do know that I can no longer support you. If you do not get re-elected, hopefully you can spend some time with your family, which obviosly needs your undivided attention during these difficult times. I do not fault you for that, but understand, these are tough times and we need a Senator who is there in Annapolis for us.
Disappointed,
Sen. Jacobs’ missed votes to attend her parents’ funerals (they have passed), so she will no longer need to miss any votes on their account. Also, I believe that her husband’s cancer surgery was successful. I have no doubt that Annapolis will have her undivided attention.
Is there some reason you need to clarify that her parents have passed after mentioning their funerals? Something isn’t quite adding up here…
Suspicious,
I was reiterating that because “Disappointed” asked “Why are you seeking another term, instead of spending time with your family?” and said, “If you do not get re-elected, hopefully you can spend some time with your family, which obviosly needs your undivided attention during these difficult times. I do not fault you for that, but understand, these are tough times and we need a Senator who is there in Annapolis for us.” It seemed like “Disappointed” thought that these were ongoing struggles, so I wanted to point out that she took off time for the funerals, which meant that they had passed, so those situations are no longer a factor in whether or not Sen. Jacobs can focus all of her attention on her job. There’s not some big consipiracy here trying to fake the deaths of her parents or lie about the fact that her husband had cancer. I think those events would be pretty easy to verify. So, there’s nothing suspicious.
A quick reminder to all. While we do not disallow anonymous commenting here on The Dagger, we strongly discourage using a real person’s name (that is clearly not the commenters) to comment in order to disparage their reputation or to confuse other readers.
Also, while we would never expose anonymous commenters on the site, please be aware that we know all the silly games happening in the comments and who the “operatives” are. Keep it up and your privilege of anonymous commenting will be in jeopardy.
Thank you. We appreciate you keeping an eye on this. Several of the above posts clearly fall into the category of “Personal Attacks” and should therefore be deleted.
All of you really need to get a life. Arguing on the internet is like being in the Special Olympics. Even if you win you are still retarded.
Get A life, how sensitive of you
Candidates beware: Nip and tuck will always jump up and bite you!
hey. I’ve got odds on Jacobs retiring within 1 year of her reelection, should we be so unfortunate
Edgewood represent!
November 2nd! guard the change!
vote democrat
Reminds me of a recent Russell Crowe movie, Master and Commander, where he and the doctor were betting on which of the two worms would make it across his dinner plate first. “The lesser of two weevils of course”.
Why won’t Nancy Jacobs discuss her position regarding the “motel tax” that she won’t support for Harford County? This has cost us probably hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years. Vote Helton!
She has discussed her position. She is strongly against the hotel tax.
But she never says why!
I have known Nancy since the early 90s before she entered politics. My support for Nancy is a result of her integrity and moral values. I value seeing a state senator with the integrity to do the right thing whether she is voting on issues, sponsoring bills or being there for families, even her own.
I have received one of the robo-calls from Helton and was disapppointed with the content. No, the calls do not state Nancy’s record, but only a small part of it. I do not agree with all of Nancy’s views and but enough of them to make me a strong supporter of hers.
Many of the opinions expressed above remind me of the politics which I distain. I realize that the negative, deceptive ads are effective but I prefer the truth.
After visiting Mr. Helton’s website I came across this & found it quite amusing considering he is the one doing ALL the name calling…
These are times when citizens have to ask themselves, “is this what I voted for?” Gridlock, name-calling, and mindless partisanship from the left and the right have contributed to an overall mess in our government. I’ve watched our Annapolis delegation spin out of control with petty spats and do-nothing leadership. I for one, cannot sit on the sidelines and watch opportunity after opportunity wasted. We send too many of our tax dollars to Annapolis and get far too little in return. Its time to put away the proverbial “childish things” and get to work with discipline and focus.
I especially like the “name-calling & childish things”. How many more examples has Helton given for name calling & childish things?
District 34-is this what you want, a man who is trying to lie about his opponent to make himself look good? Sounds like a childish game to me.
Who is sick of the name calling,
You obviously don’t get it. Helton has not name called. He has mearly pointed out her attendance record. He has no right to try to claim the names (No-Show Nancy, Stay-away Senator,Do-Nothing Nancy, Least effective Senator, or Obstructionist) these names were given to her by the newspapers and her voters. These are not names they just came up with, she earned them. And like it or not, now she has to wear them.
I’m not a supporter but I can handicap a race and I say Jacobs wins by 9 points. There are still too many folks that remember Art Helton before he was a virgin.
Al J Thong,
Try breifs, your cerculation is obviously being cut off. No oxygen to the brain!
Real men don’t abuse others, especially women.
I would not be surprised if (a) Jacobs retiring within 1 year of her reelection and (b) she will be single when she does it.
Nancy plans on winning her election, retiring and then giving her seat to the “lil boy tea party prince” Pat McGrady.
McGrady — the shady guy promising ‘more jobs, lower taxes’. What BS. ……..There once was a crooked man
He walked a crooked mile
He found a crooked sixpense
in a crooked stile
He returned to his crooked house
Greeted by his wife in a golden blouse
Yes his wealthy slumlord grandpa was known as Shady McGrady. Yeah he is for lower property taxes, his mommy and daddy’s property, his inheritance. Like I’m gonna vote for the Shady McGrady clan, oh yeah, papa!
Calling Laonard McGrady “Shady” is (true)Dirt Pool. Mr. McGrady was a Fine Honest man and the hardest workers I have ever met. Ther are many people that started life with what Mr McGrady had but, damm few started with less! Yes, he became wealthy but, could always be counted on to help out when asked.
Theoted and others,
Please refrain from talking about my family. I am in the public view as a candidate, and my skin is thick.
My family, on the other hand, is off limits. Please respect this.
Feel free to attack me for anything I may have said, done, or not done, but please leave my family off your hit list. Both my grandparents have passed away, and my parents and brothers and sister have done nothing to draw your hateful speech.
Thank you in advance.
Candidate Pat McGrady,
1. you & your family stand to gain from a reduction in property, income and estate taxes
2. your grandpapa was known as shady mcgrady a slum landlord
3. you have a deal with Nancy Jacobs to take her senate seat when she resigns in 2011
I think you are in this election with your family and you are not independent of your mommy and daddy.
DemFem – thanks for giving Dems a bad name. McGrady was not part of this story or blog until someone brought up his name. While I did not vote for him, I agree that family is off limits. Show some class.
Dr. Man
McGrady’s family is not off limits since they are in the thick of it, their history is relevant, the benefits they could enjoy from having a son as delegate who lives in their apartment and works for them is worthy of consideration. Now if Pat were married with young kids, his kids would be off limits.
DemFem – agreed on point #1 above. totally legit. and even if I agreed that the other points were relevant (which I still don’t), you could have certainly chosen your words better.
And my original point was that this entire Dagger story isn’t about McGrady and some alleged deal with Jacobs but about Jacobs herself (and Helton).
Save the McGrady bashing for an actual McGrady story or posting.
Patrick, et al;
You can pretty much ignore the comments of this person. Her handle says it all; democrat and feminist. My experience is that neither group can handle an adult argument but must resort to name calling and playground bullying. (gee that sounds like Art!)
Dad Rabbit
I have simply pointed out the truth of Pat McGrady. He is a rich 23 year old who hasn’t worked a real job who wants to enrich his family on the backs of hardworking people.
Your family stands to gain from a reduction in property, income, and estate taxes as well.
Please don’t compare my economic condition with the Fat Cat Slum Lords Shady McGrady clan.
We can’t afford to trust this youngster with our financial well being. A vote for SHADY MCGRADY is a VOTE AGAINST YOUR OWN FAMILY.
DF, worried about your re-election?
Dr. Manhattan,
After looking at all of the mailers and signs, I’m not sure were Patrick McGrady begins and Nancy Jacobs ends. They seem to be merged as one.
HA, ha. Exactly. Ha, ha. Nothing ever changes. The rotten fruit never falls far from the rotten tree!
Actually, let’s take a look back to the 70’s when Mr. Helton represented us. He missed more than 1,000 votes which is 125 votes per year. Let’s do the math, Senator Jacobs has missed an average of 1.125 votes per year (yes that is 1 point two five). She has one of the best attendance records in the senate. Interesting now that we broke it down…who is the “no show” now?
Hi Sick of the Name Calling…better have your well water tested. Helton’s attendance record is impeccable while Nancy’s, well as Borat says, “not so much!”
And from what I’ve heard, the name “No-Show Nancy” comes from Cecil County where’s Jacobs has missed many more community and business meetings than she’s attended.
Finally, if Jacobs “has one of the best attendance records,” how come she was voted “least influential senator?”
Again, have the well water tested…you might have a problem.