And place the signs on private property rather then the right of way option.
I didn't know Danny Griffin at all until he started running as a Democrat a few months ago. Through the past few months, I've come to see a man who keeps his own counsel, is not swayed by others (including his wife, his daughters, well-meaning political advisors), and has quietly been campaigning one on one with many people across the county. (I urged him to get out there and swing with the best of them.) It's not his style.
I understand that Johnson and perhaps another Republican or two have endorsed him. But, from what I've heard and seen, I would be shocked if that would make much difference to him. He loves law enforcement and has a respect for the law that comes from 30 years experience in that field -- not only on the road as a highway patrolman but as instructor to others entering the field.
He sets his own priorities -- almost missing an important "political meeting," when his grandmother, who was having a good day among many bad ones, wanted to have her "hair done." He seems to have earned enormous respect from people who have known him for years, and he believes that respect can translate into trust from the public -- trust that the sheriff's department will protect all the people -- efficiently and fairly.
He walks the walk -- not being willing to campaign one minute before his leave of absence was official from the highway patrol. I'll be very disappointed if the old boy network and cronism would play any part in his department -- if he is elected.