Tag: Kenneth Whalum Jr.
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Re-evaluating Through the Transition
Two months ago I wrote about the changes that have been going on in my life this year. Needless to say, itās been interesting so far, and signs point to more interesting developments over the coming months. My recent absence from this blog and the twitter are partially the result of a wacky work schedule…
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Blocked
Frequent readers of this blog know that I am a political junkie. I want to know everything thatās going on, even if I donāt ultimately write about it. Thatās just how I am. Itās a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, despite my short time living in Memphis, I have a decent amount…
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Memphis Mayoral Debate Round 1 ā Reflections
Tonight marked the first debate for the office of Mayor of Memphis. This was, quite simply 90 minutes of some of the most bizarre TV ever. The candidates present were required to have filed their petitions, which cut the field to nine. The candidates present were; Charles Carpenter, Carol Chumney, Wanda Halbert, Robert āMongoā Hodges,…
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Twitter and the Race for Memphis Mayor
By now just about everyone has head about twitter, even if you donāt know what it is. The best evidence of this widespread knowledge is the fact that at least 5 of the potential candidates for Mayor (County Mayor AC Wharton, Mayor Pro Tem Myron Lowery, Charles Carpenter, Jerry Lawler, and Rev. Kenneth Whalum Jr)…
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Meet The Candidates ā Memphis Mayor Special Election
The dateās been set, and even though the filing deadline is over a month away, some 10 candidates have declared their interest to run. Due to the abbreviated nature of the campaign, learning about the candidates for Mayor of Memphis is probably going to be a cram fest. In an effort to help people find…