On the Inside

The kid gloves are coming off in the Richmond County Sheriff’s race. First came the rumors about Robbie Silas, his past and his rise to prominence, which hadn’t been completely buried since his return to the force decades ago. Then came the whisper campaign that all was not right in Scott Peebles’ personal closet. Tit for tat. Par for the course. To many on the inside, the Silas campaign is less about Silas than it is about those behind the scenes wanting to retain some control. It doesn’t seem to matter that Silas isn’t that strong anywhere outside of South Augusta, because in South Augusta among South Augustans he’s the guy. Maybe by default, but he’s the guy. But is he the guy because he’s right for the job, or is he the guy because those in the background think they can control him? With Silas in, they’re back in the game. The irony, of course, is that the same people who are working Silas like that are charging Roundtree supporters with the same kind of misbehavior. Everyone, it seems, just wants to get inside.You Might Also Like: