Rumor has it that Rochester Supervisor Carl Chipman made a phone call and asked for advice: should he change the party registration or not? He was counseled to stay put because while he has considerable weight as a Republican he would have none as a Democrat.

Rumor has it that Rochester Supervisor Carl Chipman is seriously considering changing his party registration. He would love to be a Conservative. The Conservative boss owes him, and a ballot line worth about 200 votes is not something to snicker at.

Rumor has it that Rochester Supervisor Carl Chipman works hard behind the scenes trying to be admitted to the Independence Party. After brown-nosing the former “Pride of Rochester” for you know how long, he thinks he deserves it.

Rumor has it that Rochester Supervisor Carl Chipman loves Working Families Party and he wants to join it. You see, WFP has always more chances to be on the ballot than the
anemic Independence Party.

Rumor has it that Rochester Supervisor Carl Chipman is fed up with Bernardos and Forninos – who control three parties among them – and thinks that “unenrolled” is the way to go.

Rumor has it that Rochester Supervisor Carl Chipman prepares the launch of his own party, as soon as he decides that party’s name. (May I respectfully suggest the name Disease to Please?)

Rumor has it that Rochester Supervisor Carl Chipman is re-considering leaving the Republican Party, because all his trial balloons were pricked.

Rumor has it that Rochester Supervisor Carl Chipman is a little concerned about townsfolk’s belief that his eight years in office are more than enough.

– Jon Dogar-Marinesco