Ahh – nothing like the smell of politics in October. 

 The flapping of lit stuck in a screen door. 

The buzz of a volunteer phone bank staffed by volunteers. 

The clutter of cans of Red Bull in a campaign office as well-intentioned Camp Wellstone veterans work hard to keep this city moving in a progressive directions.

SPicy has been busy lately – walking along the campaign trail.  

But while many are focused on November 6 – SPicy has eyes on the big prize. 

City council races are important – but 390 City Hall trumps them all.  Mayor of Saint Paul.  

While campaign staffs in wards across the city work hard to get to Election Day – another race is quietly taking shape and there is already one candidate in the contest.

 SPicy has learned that a very prominent Saint Paul leader has apparently decided to be the first to challenge Chris Coleman. 

 No, fellow SPicy readers – it's not Tim Marx. It's none other than William "Corky" Finney.

 Finney has apparently made the decision to run for Mayor – before the "current occupant" hits the half way point.  

What would make a one-time-supporter of Chris Coleman break ranks?

 SPicy is on the case – and remember – you read it here first.