In small SC county, shamed sheriff asks for 2nd chance

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press

In small SC county, shamed sheriff asks for 2nd chance

Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press

Updated 2:56 pm, Tuesday, March 8, 2016


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Photo: Jeffrey Collins, AP

Saluda County Sheriff John Perry, right, poses after a ceremony where he announced he is putting "In God We Trust" stickers on all of his patrol cars on Monday, March 7, 2016 in Saluda, S.C
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SALUDA, S.C. (AP) — A sheriff who resigned after using an inmate to build a party shed at his home is asking voters in Saluda County to trust him with a second chance.

The current sheriff is putting "In God We Trust" stickers on all of his patrol cars.

So who will voters put their trust in? The incumbent who turns to the Lord in an election year, the ex-sheriff or a third candidate who was once a chief deputy?

At stake is a powerful position in South Carolina. Sheriffs only answer to voters. They have unlimited hiring and firing powers and decide whether fighting drugs, traffic offenses or other crimes will be the priority.

Read more: http://www.chron.com/news/us/article/In-small-SC-county-shamed-sheriff-asks-for-2nd-6877647.php

[SCantiGOP]

1. Judging from the picture

The awesome hat vote is already lining up behind him.

[shawn703]

2. And the one putting the In God We Trust stickers on the cars

Is the Democrat?