Now that the field has crystallized and the race for governor is down to two people the bout will get down and dirty if recent elections are any indication. The 15-week sprint to Nov. 8 will be fun and interesting.

In erstwhile days of past George Wallace would hire professional gossipers to travel the state and spread vicious rumors about his opponent. Today we have the internet along with the always traditional gossip parlors such as coffee shops and barber and beauty shops.