Progressive Politics from Memphis
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District 6 and 7 Contests – #memvote
Districts 6 and 7 make up the western edge of Memphis, 6 in the south, and 7 in the north. They were two of the smallest districts population wise coming in to redistricting, and as a result had some of the most radical changes made to their districts. They are, however, very different. One is…
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State House and Senate Democrats Embark on Statewide Jobs Tour – #TNJobsTour
From a Senate Democratic Caucus release: HOUSE, SENATE DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCE STATEWIDE JOBS TOUR SEPT. 19-24 Officials will meet with businesses, local leaders across state NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s House and Senate Democratic Caucuses announced Wednesday that their members will embark on a six-day tour across the state Sept. 19-24 to talk to business owners, local officials…
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Day 1 Turnout and Super District Contests – #memvote
I voted yesterday. There were no lines, no waiting. All told I think it took about 5 minutes, 4 of which was getting the card to put in the voting machine. According to the Election Commission 2095 people voted yesterday at one of the 16 Early voting locations. That represents about .6% of the total…
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Good Luck Elizabeth Warren
I know I’ve been writing about the importance of local elections lately, despite appearances, this post is no different. No, Elizabeth Warren isn’t running against Bob Corker, she’s running against Scott Brown, or whomever gets the Republican nomination in Massachusetts, assuming, of course, that she gets the Democratic nomination in the state. I won’t be…
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Local Elections Matter
Who’s got two thumbs and should scare the ever loving fool out of you no matter what your political persuasion? Yep, that guy, Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey. It’s not because he’s all powerful…he’s not, but that the power he wields is disproportionate to the number of people who voted for him. See, if you want…
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Lost Causes
I’ve never been one to just write something off. I don’t really believe in “lost causes”. Sure, when the odds are against you, maybe its time to rethink your position, but calling something a lost cause is, well, just something I’m not all that ready to do. I know I play the cynic a lot,…