Every fourth Monday, local chairs of Clay County Republican clubs and members of the Republican Executive Committee (REC) meet in the chambers of the Town of Orange Park.

Last night, Commissioner Rob Bradley was the speaker. And he did a great job.

At the end of the meeting, the chair of the REC always lets candidates introduce themselves and have a few minutes to address the crowd.

Commissioner Harold Rutledge was there. He, along with Commissioner Bradley, have filed for the new countywide Chairmanship. I think what we're going to hear over the next year is a phrase Comm. Rutledge used on more than one occasion: "Thanks for sending Rutledge to the Rescue."

I guess this is a play on his days as a deputy in Putnam County. I could see it if he was a newbie to the political scene, but he's an incumbent. How can you rescue me if you're already there?

I know that I pose a rhetorical question but I think this is a sign of what's to come.