Category: Shelby County
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Regarding Henri…
How the Messenger killed the message… and perhaps her political fortunes as well I’ve done everything in my power to avoid writing this post. I’ve used my 3rd shift work schedule, and day sleeper status to rationalize the lack of time I have for such an issue. I’ve avoided as many media accounts as possible…
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Looking back, looking forward…
The Election that barely was, and the election to come Before I begin, I want to congratulate all the candidates who ran in the Democratic and Republican primaries that just concluded. Your desire to serve your community is admirable, whether we agree on the specifics or not. As a candidate in recovery (potentially backsliding maybe…
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Election Day – Go Vote!
The polls are open Shelby County. You’ve got 12 hours (7am to 7pm) to go get your vote on at your regular voting location. Don’t make an excuse. I’ll look at who participated then call you out personally and publicly when you write a whiny post on Facebook or a letter to the editor (people…
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Some notes on Early Voting numbers
Early voting is over and the numbers are in. The newspapers (here, here, and here) reporting that Early Voting turnout is a dismal 15% less than in 2010. The question they never even approach is why? Days before the first day of Early Voting at Satellite locations, Democratic Candidates Henri Brooks and Deidre Malone charged…
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Coupons for Constituents
Political mailers say something about a candidate…and their campaign. Aside from the intended message, there’s an unspoken message in the targeting, the imagery, and the words that are used…as well as the words that aren’t used. These silent cues tell people things they may not immediately recognize. They paint a picture of a candidate, and…
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‘Bangers, Budgets and Bosses…a week in Memphis
So it was kind of a weird week in Memphis. That’s not unusual I guess, but the way things worked out leaves a couple of bad tastes in my mouth…so, I’ve taken to writing aging for now. ‘Bangers Open carry is one of those things the NRA and groups like it have been pushing just…