From The People

Endorsements

A coalition assembled mostly on porches and at the counter at Conley's.

"I have known Purnell since he was knee-high. He has never lied to me about a truck and he has never lied to me about a fish. Or about his romantic interest in Lily Harrison. That is more than I can say for the current administration."
UNCLE NED · RETIRED
"Voted unanimously, after the chicken and dumplings. Motion carried. Cobbler was served."
THE ODD FELLOWS · BY A SHOW OF HANDS
"Purnell's alright. I'd vote for him twice if they'd let me."
JOHNNY LEGER
"He tips. He says please. He doesn't ask if the coffee is fair trade. What more do you want from a man?"
WANDA AT CONLEY'S · BOOTH THREE, WEEKDAYS
"Brought me a Stihl from 1994 last fall, said his daddy bought it new. Purnell takes care of his stuff. Town's stuff. Same thing."
The Fellow at Small Engine Repair · Old Ocean City Road
"He sits in the back pew, but he sits. That's more than most."
DORIS DESHIELDS · PARISH WOMEN'S ASSN
"Purnell rocks."
ERIC BRITTINGHAM · BERLIN'S MUSICAL AMBASSADOR