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  • Ambition, Race and Politics in TN-09

    Ambition, Race and Politics in TN-09

    Can ambition or race potentially unseat Steve Cohen in future contests for the TN-09 Congressional seat in 2020? Probably not.

  • Not a Deal Maker

    In his ”Exit Interview” Mayor Herenton says he’s “not a deal maker”. Of course, he also said a lot of other things, and you can read them here. I wonder if Mayor Herenton understands the office he is seeking? Surely the Mayor knows that as 1 of 435 in the US House, he will have…

  • Smearing in Absentia – The Tinker Campaign Strategy

    Until about a month ago, the TN-09 Congressional primary has been a quiet affair. Since Nikki Tinker’s announcement in March, she has been strangely absent, often avoiding any statement on her positions and comment to local reporters. Even so, in the past two months Tinker has demurred more often than not when asked to comment…

  • The Return of the Punch Line

    As reported by Jackson Baker, Jake Ford has chosen to run against Representative Steve Cohen and Nikki Tinker in the Democratic Primary for TN-09. I’m not sure what to make of this. Does Jake really think he can win? In last year’s general election (Ford was not a candidate on the heavily contested primary ballot)…

  • Memphis’ Stupidity Reaches National Audience

    Here I am, about to get ready for bed in the nation’s capitol, and I stumble across this little number. Do we have to air our dirty laundry (read racism) on a national scale? I find it humorous that LaSimba Grey is not mentioned in the article. I’m sure that irritates him to no end.…