On Thursday May 26, 2016, the Women for Responsible Legislation, a non-partisan conservative group, hosted the third Sheriff of Escambia County debate at Pensacola City Hall. Participants included Ron McNesby, former Escambia County sheriff; John Johnson, retired DEA agent; Doug Baldwin, Sr., retired Pensacola Police Department lieutenant; David Morgan, incumbent Sheriff; and, Rex Blackburn, retired Escambia County deputy sheriff. All except Blackburn are running as Republicans.
The following videos are published in the following order: a welcome statement from Donna Clark for the WRL. Opening and closing remarks for each of the candidates. The Question & Answer session. In the latter, all of the candidates answered the same question. Each candidate was given two minutes for a response. There is only one break in the Q&A session. The moderator went to the next question before David Morgan answered. These videos have not been edited. Nor is there any editorial comment.
The actual order of the Opening statements was: David Morgan, John Johnson, Doug Baldwin, Ron McNesby, and Rex Blackburn.
The actual order of the Closing statements was: Ron McNesby, Doug Baldwin, John Johnson, David Morgan, and Rex Blackburn.
During the Q&A sessions, the moderator eventually went to a round-robin format where each panelist rotated into the opening slot.
Watch and listen to the videos and make your own mind up.
WELCOMING STATEMENT
OPENING AND CLOSING STATEMENTS, DAVID MORGAN
OPENING
CLOSING
OPENING AND CLOSING STATEMENTS, JOHN JOHNSON
OPENING
CLOSING
OPENING AND CLOSING STATEMENTS, DOUG BALDWIN, SR.
OPENING
CLOSING
OPENING AND CLOSING STATEMENTS, RON MCNESBY
OPENING
CLOSING
OPENING AND CLOSING STATEMENTS, REX BLACKBURN
OPENING
CLOSING
QUESTION: PROGRAM TO COMBAT DRUG CRIME
QUESTION: WHY DO YOU WANT THIS JOB?
QUESTION: STRATEGY TO DEAL WITH COUNTY JAIL
QUESTION: DEPUTIES QUESTIONING AND THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN
QUESTION: COUNTY SHERIFF SUPREMACY AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
QUESTION: LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND SPENDING
QUESTION: SCOPE OF SUPERVISION QUALIFICATION
QUESTION: PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT IN ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Thank you James for recording these videos. Even though initially; I didn't want my brother Doug Baldwin to run; I felt that after years of public service (as a volunteer fireman earlier in his life and a policeman), he should enjoy retirement and put the stress behind him. When I listened to him speak on these videos; I realized that this is the son that my dad wanted him to be. He loves his community; he cares about the people and the future of Escambia County. He grew up here and feels that he can help heal the mistrust and bridge the gap between the community and law enforcement. May God bless him and walk with him during these hard challenges ahead. Joan Mitchell
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