Tag: 2007 City Election
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About the rest of the Election
Despite my earlier post there were some bright spots in yesterday’s election as just about everyone has noted. Congrats to Jim Strickland and Shea Flinn in particular. I know a bunch of people who are anxiously awaiting your insight on the council. Looks like there’s still some work to do in Districts 1, 2, 3,…
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31, 24, 19, 19 Remix
In the interest of accuracy in indignation, the facts of this post are in dispute, and under official review. More to come later…
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Don't Pop Those Corks Just Yet
The Fox 13 poll that was released last night offers up some good news for new leadership in Memphis, but don’t pop the champagne just yet folks. Election day is tomorrow and there’s still plenty of ground game left to throw the election one way or the other. I think the elder Harold may have…
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Mayoral Race Malaise
I gotta tell ya, this has been one of the most disappointing election seasons ever. One would think that with an election as important as choosing our city leadership there would be some fireworks, some…something. Nope. It’s been as interesting as watching paint dry. You have to wonder if that hasn’t been the strategy of…
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Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s Time to Pick a Challenger
With the upcoming Labor Day holiday, finally, some 6 months in, the Memphis Mayoral race is set to start heating up. With 3 top tier candidates, Herenton, Chumney, and Morris polling in a tight group, it seems almost certain that Herenton, with his guaranteed 30ish% and the power of the incumbency behind him, will win…
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Dear Mr. Mayor:
I watched your filing event online the other day. Very interesting stuff. Obviously, you’re angry with the Commercial Appeal. Quite honestly, they’re not my favorite. When I think of local newspapers that really dedicate themselves to the important issues that affect their city, the CA doesn’t really register on the list. Still, they’re the only…