Progressive Politics from Memphis

We’re entering the final stretch. It’s been a crazy ride. While my coverage of this has slowed considerably due to other commitments, the media has still, by and large, been all over this like a pack of wild dogs on an injured animal. Because of the complexities of this issue initially, I’ve pretty much just…

Early voting has been going on for just over a week and as of the last count released, 10601 voters had participated. This number only accounts for voters that have participated through Thursday, so I’m sure the total is higher now. The pace of early voters picked up starting on Saturday when satellite locations opened…

Good afternoon. I’ve got a lot of things on my plate today, and I’m still catching up from the weekend, so no detailed update today. Here are the articles from over the weekend. The CA came out in favor of the transfer referendum over the weekend. Give that editorial a read, it’s a good one.…

Quick Note:I’ve updated the Media Coverage page finally. Sorry, totally forgot about it. Today marks day three of early voting in the MCS transfer referendum. As of this writing, 343 people have returned ballots, though yesterday’s participating voters have not been added to the total. Click here to see the dates, times and locations of…

Today is the first day of Early Voting in the MCS Charter Referendum. Today through Friday the only location open is at the Election Commission, 157 Poplar Ave., Suite 121, from 10am to 7pm. On Saturday the rest of the early voting locations open. You can see a full list of places and times here.…