Over the past few weeks we have seen a growing list of endorsements from both Edmonds and Jones. In Edmonds' corner are Mike Bishop, Mike Shirkey, Pat Colbeck, and Right Michigan while Matt Jones has rolled out Earl Poleski, Gene Clem, and Congressman Rogers.
While both candidates have posted their "plans" to their websites neither have impressed the delegates at large. On the campaign trail Edmonds has failed to express a concise message and has yet to address multiple screen shots of his social networking activity that could be seen as crass (Multiple photos of Edmonds posting f*** on twitter and a picture he posted on Facebook of him calling a waitress a derogatory name, implying he has a problem with women). Meanwhile Jones has been stiff in public appearances and sometimes not even present - once again calling into question his seriousness about running (see law school rumors). The candidates also participated in a debate that was mostly lackluster, but interesting nonetheless (however it is unlikely it changed any minds).
Ultimately this race comes down to two things: Authenticity and Capability.
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