Rumor has it that McBride is getting the geriatric gang together to give himself something, other than seeking to become a normal human being and connecting with his family, to occupy his time.
Cue Dick Vitale: “He’s a Diaper Dandy, he’s a P-T-Pee-er!”
He’s allegedly made all the necessary contacts. Talked to Dave Swayze and Pete Schwartzkopf. Who else, in McBride’s mind, does he need to contact? I mean, now that’s Pete’s protegee may be headed for prison.
No, we’re not talking SD 15, the previous home-away-from-home for the Lewes-based former legislator. We’re talking SD 6, the new district in Sussex County. Previous pretexts that McBride lived in SD 15 in 2020 are no longer necessary.
Lest ye forget: McBride is 79 years old. He clearly is not gonna be able to traverse the district with any alacrity. Alas, and a lack of alacrity. (Memo to Self: Stop showing off. Nobody likes a genius.)
It is an understatement to point out that these candidacies don’t end well. Herman Holloway Sr. for County Council? Bob Marshall For Mayor? This one especially doesn’t figure to end well for someone with next-to-no roots in the new district.
Me? I hope this rumor is true. The pathology of politicians whose lives are empty save for the next run is of endless fascination to me.
Plus, we’re talking lotsa laffs. That’s what keeps me going.