Progressive Politics from Memphis
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Memphis Mayoral Debate Round 1 – 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 “Mongo” Hodges,…
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Jim Kyle at Drinking Liberally
Over the past 8 months, I’ve been fortunate enough to meet and talk to nearly every Democratic candidate for Governor. This weekend, I hope that I will be able to complete that list. So far, I like all of them, though some more than others. Each brings something different to the table. Kim McMillan’s experience…
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It’s Really a Simple Question
Today, the Shelby County Commission voted the Metro Charter Commission Resolution out of committee. The final vote on the resolution will be this coming Monday. Tuesday will likely see a spirited debate in the Memphis City Council on the same issue. There have been a lot of things said about this resolution, and a lot…
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Vacation, All I Ever Wanted…
Friday, I left to go to San Francisco, one of my favorite cities in the US, to hang out with my bother, niece and the gaggle of people that currently reside in their house. In all reality, there’s not a gaggle there, unless you count my mom and I as making up the slack end…
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RIP Ted Kennedy
It’s a sad day for America.
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Two Events, One Perspective
I spent the day today getting ready to go see my brother and niece, and attending events around Memphis. The first event was the Mid-Southerners for Choice Luncheon hosted by Planned Parenthood of Greater Memphis featuring Jeanne Richardson (HD-89). It was an inspiring event, attended by people who firmly believe in protecting a women’s right…