GERBANNON, Biereland - They're supposed to be setting their sights on their Nationalist opponent. But instead, Conservative gubernatorial candidates Ben Jordan and Bob Kozzy (pronounced "Cause-ee") are aiming their ammunition at each other.
Jordan - the state's attorney general - and Kozzy - a former senator - are running for the CNS nomination for governor. They are joined by Brookings Mayor Rich DeFrancesco, who has largely stayed out of the limelight.
The winner of the three-way primary will take on Nationalist Gov. San Bartholomew, who is seeking a second term.
It's unclear if it's a good thing or bad thing, but DeFrancesco has largely stayed out of the fray, while Jordan (who is the favored candidate), and Kozzy duke it out in a bruising primary race.
And this weekend, the insults were flying through the air.
Appearing together at a candidate forum in Gerbannon in the state's north-central region, Jordan called Kozzy a "kook" for his anti-government conspiracy theories and his belief in UFOs.
Kozzy returned the favor by labeling Jordan "an arrogant windbag," and saying Jordan panders to the far right with gimmicks and "political theatre."
"(Ben Jordan) excites the base of the party by filing frivolous lawsuits against the federal government. And he gives rousing speeches that denounce the president or the governor with almost hate-like passion. And why does he do these things? Because he knows it will energize the base and get them excited for his campaign. But it's merely pandering. It's not genuine. He knows these lawsuits will go nowhere. He knows he shouldn't be speaking ill of the governor or the president in a hateful manner. But he does it anyway for political gain and it's reprehensible."
Kozzy continued, "If all you want is a dramatic monologue or an Oscar-worthy performance, then vote for Ben Jordan. But if you want real change that will restore this state and bring it back from the precipice of disaster, vote for me. Because that's what I plan to do as governor."
Jordan then jabbed Kozzy with a tongue-in-cheek UFO joke.
"Tell me, Bob, will you nominate any extra-terrestrials to serve in your cabinet if you're elected?"
The laughter and applause from some of the crowd did not hide the animosity between the two strikingly different candidates.
Meanwhile, back in Brookings, Mayor Rich DeFrancesco also jumped into the ring with his own take on the Jordan-Kozzy feud.
"While Ben Jordan and Bob Kozzy were in Gerbannon debating the possibility of alternative life forms, Rich DeFrancesco spent the weekend meeting with voters in Brookings - talking about issues that matter to people: the economy, jobs, roads, infrastructure, health care, education, taxes. These are the issues Bierelanders care about."
San Bartholomew was asked about the infighting among his Conservative opponents. He joked with reporters that he would be calling an "inter-planetary conference" and would invite Jordan and Kozzy to appear.
Jordan - the state's attorney general - and Kozzy - a former senator - are running for the CNS nomination for governor. They are joined by Brookings Mayor Rich DeFrancesco, who has largely stayed out of the limelight.
The winner of the three-way primary will take on Nationalist Gov. San Bartholomew, who is seeking a second term.
It's unclear if it's a good thing or bad thing, but DeFrancesco has largely stayed out of the fray, while Jordan (who is the favored candidate), and Kozzy duke it out in a bruising primary race.
And this weekend, the insults were flying through the air.
Appearing together at a candidate forum in Gerbannon in the state's north-central region, Jordan called Kozzy a "kook" for his anti-government conspiracy theories and his belief in UFOs.
Kozzy returned the favor by labeling Jordan "an arrogant windbag," and saying Jordan panders to the far right with gimmicks and "political theatre."
"(Ben Jordan) excites the base of the party by filing frivolous lawsuits against the federal government. And he gives rousing speeches that denounce the president or the governor with almost hate-like passion. And why does he do these things? Because he knows it will energize the base and get them excited for his campaign. But it's merely pandering. It's not genuine. He knows these lawsuits will go nowhere. He knows he shouldn't be speaking ill of the governor or the president in a hateful manner. But he does it anyway for political gain and it's reprehensible."
Kozzy continued, "If all you want is a dramatic monologue or an Oscar-worthy performance, then vote for Ben Jordan. But if you want real change that will restore this state and bring it back from the precipice of disaster, vote for me. Because that's what I plan to do as governor."
Jordan then jabbed Kozzy with a tongue-in-cheek UFO joke.
"Tell me, Bob, will you nominate any extra-terrestrials to serve in your cabinet if you're elected?"
The laughter and applause from some of the crowd did not hide the animosity between the two strikingly different candidates.
Meanwhile, back in Brookings, Mayor Rich DeFrancesco also jumped into the ring with his own take on the Jordan-Kozzy feud.
"While Ben Jordan and Bob Kozzy were in Gerbannon debating the possibility of alternative life forms, Rich DeFrancesco spent the weekend meeting with voters in Brookings - talking about issues that matter to people: the economy, jobs, roads, infrastructure, health care, education, taxes. These are the issues Bierelanders care about."
San Bartholomew was asked about the infighting among his Conservative opponents. He joked with reporters that he would be calling an "inter-planetary conference" and would invite Jordan and Kozzy to appear.
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