There are some strange goings-on in county politics these days.

Jay Urdahl, a Democrat supervisor who has been in office 24 years, is being opposed by another Democrat, John Jaszewski, in the June 5 primary.

Some opponents claim Urdahls long tenure is an example of why there should be term limits for office holders.

Urdahl and other longtime office holders will tell you there already are term limits; voters have the opportunity to oust elected officials every four years.

The challenge of defeating an incumbent like Urdahl in a primary is daunting because it is asking Democrats who have supported him for nearly a quarter-century to suddenly stop doing it.

It is Jaszewskis task to convince Democrats to switch horses.

Gary Blodgett, a conservative Republican former state legislator, has lent his name to fundraising efforts for Urdahl giving credence to the old adage of politics making strange bedfellows.

Urdahls opponents within the Democratic Party cry "foul at the notion of him seeking and accepting help from a Republican.

Urdahl supporters say it is a sign of bipartisan support for him.

There doesnt seem to be much buzz about Jaszewski taking on a fellow Democrat.

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