Not the one I voted for, mind you, but one I can live with easily.
I am referring, of course, to last nights #SCDPSenate30SmackDown, in which Beverly Marrero, Carol Chumney and Sara Kyle were to face off for the SCDP nomination to replace former Senator and now Chancellor Jim Kyle. And, yes, for you newbies who may have stumbled here, Jim Kyle is the husband of Sara Kyle.
After three solid speeches by the candidates, including a barnburner by Chumney, capped off by her withdrawal in favor of Marrero, the vote was taken. This blog provided two proud votes for Beverly Marrero; however, Sara Kyle received the nomination on an 18-16 vote.
As Carol reminded us in her speech (which we will talk about a little later in the post), there were NO bad choices here: Jon and I just believed Beverly was the best choice, having had actual experience in the State Senate.
However, as we know, Sara Kyle is a 20 year veteran of state government with her years on the Public Service Commission and Tennessee Regulatory Authority until she was unceremoniously dumped by the Governor. She is no slouch, and I can and WILL support her against Dr. George "Al Kapone Supports Me So I Can Carry North Memphis" Flinn in the November election.
It's easy to forget, as Sara has been out of the limelight, that she was raised in a campaigning family, with one uncle (Frank Clement) having served as Governor, one aunt serving in the State Senate (Anna Belle Clement O'Brien, during whose service Sara was introduced to Jim Kyle), as well as campaigns on her own. In fact, I would like to talk about that for a minute.
It is my hope that, upon her election (which I believe is not only possible but highly probable) to a Senate where she may have as few as four Democratic colleagues, that she does not become frustrated to the point where she leaves office in two years. If that were to happen, then I believe last night's vote would be seen as a waste of time.
The truth is that Sara Kyle CAN and SHOULD be a dynamic force, not only here but statewide. This is really needed at a time when the TNDP appears to be lost and not fully aware of its 'staggering lack of influence. If she leaves office in two years, I hope that it will be for a bigger office, because she has the gravitas to lead a comeback for this party. There's a REASON a groundswell took place last year for a possible Governor's run this year; while it didn't happen for various and sundry reasons, one hopes that something like this would be possible for her in the future.
Last night should be a new beginning for the Party, and for Sara Kyle.
Now, to Carol Chumney. It is no secret that she wants to make another run for mayor of Memphis, and last night's speech about the power of women, despite the apparent refusal of Shelby Countians and Memphians to elect one to an executive office, highlighted that desire.
Whether it's AC Wharton or Jim Strickland carrying the water for the business community, no doubt Carol will be facing an uphill battle, unless she can unite the pro-labor and anti-corporate forces that want to see a change on North Main Street. Considering that there could be SEVERAL candidates in that race, including Rev. Kenneth Whalum (always a bet to pull a sizable share of the vote), City Councilor Harold Collins (can he get votes outside his Whitehaven base?) and MPA leader Mike Williams (who is making a HUGE mistake if he runs, he will get no traction), it appears to me that all of the candidates who want to challenge the pro-business and pro-corporate forces need to meet and agree on a consensus candidate that may NOT be themselves.
I think of 1999, when all of Mayor Herenton's opponents could not unite, and 2007, when Herman Morris got in and split the anti-Herenton vote and kept Carol from being elected Mayor, and see that it could happen yet again if the anti-administration candidates are numerous.
In short, people, we need a backroom meeting. (GASP! QUEL HORREUR! MON DIEU! , Queue the fainting spells!)
I believe there should be a poll commissioned (preferably one done either by the CA or one by all the candidates together) to get an idea of who has the best chance to win. The question that each candidate needs to ask themselves is this: IS THIS ABOUT ME OR IS IT ABOUT MEMPHIS AND ITS DIRECTION? Are you willing to get out and support someone who has a better chance of winning, or are you going to stay in, split the vote and have four more years of Status Quo?
I hope that by January, things will be more settled in this regard. Your thoughts, readers?
Showing posts with label Beverly Marrero. Show all posts
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Wednesday, January 16, 2008
The Obamanites are coming!
As reported by Ms. Gold and Mr. Braisted, the junior Senator from Illinois is opening a Memphis Headquarters this Friday in Eastgate Shopping Center. Good for them; with all that money, they know where to show up for Democratic votes. Too bad for them, Edwards is already working behind the scenes, BWAHAHAHAHA!
UPDATE: The opening is TONIGHT at 7 PM, per the Daily News!
You know, I would have thought this town to be an HRC hotbed, but I would be wrong. Of all the people listed on the Clinton steering committee for Tennessee, only THREE are from the largest Democratic city not only in the state, but the WHOLE SOUTH: County Commissioner and former SCDP chair Sidney Chism, my buddy (and herself a former SCDP chair) Gale Jones Carson, and my own state Senator, Beverly Marrero.
This town was a Clinton hotbed in the 90s, WTH? Is it due to the natural hatred of the Bluff City by those who live east of the Tennessee River? Is it because of that goofy picture of HRC the Flyer put up with that article? Who knows? I DO find it odd, though.
UPDATE: The opening is TONIGHT at 7 PM, per the Daily News!
You know, I would have thought this town to be an HRC hotbed, but I would be wrong. Of all the people listed on the Clinton steering committee for Tennessee, only THREE are from the largest Democratic city not only in the state, but the WHOLE SOUTH: County Commissioner and former SCDP chair Sidney Chism, my buddy (and herself a former SCDP chair) Gale Jones Carson, and my own state Senator, Beverly Marrero.
This town was a Clinton hotbed in the 90s, WTH? Is it due to the natural hatred of the Bluff City by those who live east of the Tennessee River? Is it because of that goofy picture of HRC the Flyer put up with that article? Who knows? I DO find it odd, though.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Come on, they were BOTH closer than you thought.
Call me Cassandra if you will (and HAVE), but you have to admit that you were startled when the early voting numbers came out, and secretly said, OH SHIT, Cracker was RIGHT.
I was surprised at the House 92 numbers being that close, but let's give the devils their due, the Goopers made a real run at us during early voting, and it scared me, and should have scared YOU, too. Props to David Upton for the Election Day GOTV effort, but why not have that kind of effort all along???
We need to be more organized for the whole race, as we now have yet one MORE special election to fill Beverly's soon-to-be-vacated House 89 seat (like, probably, TOMORROW), and we need to be ready.
I have a thought; what are the chances that, with session at the halfway point, the Honorable Phil Governor decides to have the special election coincide with the Memphis city elections in October, in an attempt to save money? What are your thoughts?
Also, do you think that the interim appointment should go to someone who is NOT running for the seat, as was done with Senate 30 and House 92? Let's hear what you have to say, folks!
I was surprised at the House 92 numbers being that close, but let's give the devils their due, the Goopers made a real run at us during early voting, and it scared me, and should have scared YOU, too. Props to David Upton for the Election Day GOTV effort, but why not have that kind of effort all along???
We need to be more organized for the whole race, as we now have yet one MORE special election to fill Beverly's soon-to-be-vacated House 89 seat (like, probably, TOMORROW), and we need to be ready.
I have a thought; what are the chances that, with session at the halfway point, the Honorable Phil Governor decides to have the special election coincide with the Memphis city elections in October, in an attempt to save money? What are your thoughts?
Also, do you think that the interim appointment should go to someone who is NOT running for the seat, as was done with Senate 30 and House 92? Let's hear what you have to say, folks!
Sunday, March 11, 2007
I don't want to alarm you, but....
Beverly Marrero may be in trouble. Yes, you read that right.
The Goopers have put on a stronger campaign than expected, and there have been more early votes from Republican areas than OUR area. It is no longer unthinkable to suggest that the term SENATOR LARRY PARRISH could be heard in the most Democratic and liberal Senate district in Tennessee.
Why? As much as we all love Beverly Marrero, she is at best a mediocre campaigner, and it has seemed since the primary that many in her camp thought that her name would carry her through, just as it has in the smaller (and more liberal) District 89, where no Republican has reigned since 1972.
This is clearly NOT the case, as the Goopers smell blood in the water. Why not? Once they were given the Senate as a gift in January (thanks again, Ros!), they have wanted to solidify their hold.
Now, with Senator (and former Lt. Governor) John Wilder in the hospital bouncing back and forth between serious and critical condition like a 2 year old child on Jolt cola, and Marrero sleepwalking to a possible defeat, they are ready to put a stranglehold on the upper chamber.
Now, then, if you live and vote in District 30, you need to do the following:
1) VOTE ON TUESDAY!
2) CALL EVERYONE that you know who votes Democrat and lives in District 30 to remind them to vote for Beverly on Tuesday.
3) If you can take Tuesday off to come and help her, please do so and then contact David Upton to see how you can help. (I will verify that's it's OK to put his number and email addy up first).
NO, the Cracker is not crying wolf, folks, this is possible, and it's time for the cavalry to ride in.
Remember:
MARRERO. BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.
The Goopers have put on a stronger campaign than expected, and there have been more early votes from Republican areas than OUR area. It is no longer unthinkable to suggest that the term SENATOR LARRY PARRISH could be heard in the most Democratic and liberal Senate district in Tennessee.
Why? As much as we all love Beverly Marrero, she is at best a mediocre campaigner, and it has seemed since the primary that many in her camp thought that her name would carry her through, just as it has in the smaller (and more liberal) District 89, where no Republican has reigned since 1972.
This is clearly NOT the case, as the Goopers smell blood in the water. Why not? Once they were given the Senate as a gift in January (thanks again, Ros!), they have wanted to solidify their hold.
Now, with Senator (and former Lt. Governor) John Wilder in the hospital bouncing back and forth between serious and critical condition like a 2 year old child on Jolt cola, and Marrero sleepwalking to a possible defeat, they are ready to put a stranglehold on the upper chamber.
Now, then, if you live and vote in District 30, you need to do the following:
1) VOTE ON TUESDAY!
2) CALL EVERYONE that you know who votes Democrat and lives in District 30 to remind them to vote for Beverly on Tuesday.
3) If you can take Tuesday off to come and help her, please do so and then contact David Upton to see how you can help. (I will verify that's it's OK to put his number and email addy up first).
NO, the Cracker is not crying wolf, folks, this is possible, and it's time for the cavalry to ride in.
Remember:
MARRERO. BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Uh, we have an ELECTION going on, people!
Just to remind you, we are LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY from the Senate 30 and House 92 Special Elections, and EARLY VOTING is going on as I write this. I voted today, and there was NO ONE in line when I went to vote. Here's the info; if you live in either or both districts, get off your bum and go vote:
Site Locations, Dates and Times
SHELBY COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION
157 POPLAR AVE., SUITE 121
Beginning Wednesday, February 21, 2007, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday, February 22 thru Friday, February 23, 2007, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 24, 2007, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Monday, February 26 thru Friday, March 2, 2007, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 3, 2007, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Monday, March 5 thru Wednesday, March 7, 2007, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Last Day, Thursday, March 8, 2007, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Satellite Sites
Beginning Saturday, March 3, 2007, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Monday, March 5 thru Wednesday, March 7, 2007, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Last Day, Thursday, March 8, 2007, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
LOCATION NAME
LOCATION ADDRESS
Berclair Church of Christ
4536 Summer Ave., 38122
Greater Middle Baptist Church
4982 Knight Arnold Rd., 38114
Mississippi Blvd. Christian Church
70 N. Bellevue Blvd., 38104
New Salem M.B. Church
2231 S. Parkway E., 38114
White Station Church of Christ
1106 Colonial Rd., 38117
Click to display map of the EV Sites
Pursuant to Sec. 2-6-102, TCA, a voter who desires to vote early shall go to the County Election Commission office or to any of the satellite locations listed above within the hours set out for the early voting period, sign an application for ballot and vote. Pursuant to Sec. 2-7-140 (c) (1) voters who are already registered can make address changes at an early voting site. For further information, call 545-4132.
SHELBY COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION
Gregory M. Duckett, Chairman
Richard L. Holden, Secretary
Nancye E. Hines
O. C. Pleasant, Jr.
Maura Black Sullivan
Site Locations, Dates and Times
SHELBY COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION
157 POPLAR AVE., SUITE 121
Beginning Wednesday, February 21, 2007, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday, February 22 thru Friday, February 23, 2007, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 24, 2007, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Monday, February 26 thru Friday, March 2, 2007, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 3, 2007, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Monday, March 5 thru Wednesday, March 7, 2007, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Last Day, Thursday, March 8, 2007, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Satellite Sites
Beginning Saturday, March 3, 2007, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Monday, March 5 thru Wednesday, March 7, 2007, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Last Day, Thursday, March 8, 2007, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
LOCATION NAME
LOCATION ADDRESS
Berclair Church of Christ
4536 Summer Ave., 38122
Greater Middle Baptist Church
4982 Knight Arnold Rd., 38114
Mississippi Blvd. Christian Church
70 N. Bellevue Blvd., 38104
New Salem M.B. Church
2231 S. Parkway E., 38114
White Station Church of Christ
1106 Colonial Rd., 38117
Click to display map of the EV Sites
Pursuant to Sec. 2-6-102, TCA, a voter who desires to vote early shall go to the County Election Commission office or to any of the satellite locations listed above within the hours set out for the early voting period, sign an application for ballot and vote. Pursuant to Sec. 2-7-140 (c) (1) voters who are already registered can make address changes at an early voting site. For further information, call 545-4132.
SHELBY COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION
Gregory M. Duckett, Chairman
Richard L. Holden, Secretary
Nancye E. Hines
O. C. Pleasant, Jr.
Maura Black Sullivan
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Well, the Democratic electorate has spoken.
LOUDLY.
With all 58 precincts reporting and Early Vote and Absentees listed, here are your final, unofficial numbers in the Senate 30 Democratic Primary:
Beverly Marrero 2810 73.4%
Robert Spence, Jr. 925 24.2%
Kevin Gallagher 88 2.3%
Enough said.
With all 58 precincts reporting and Early Vote and Absentees listed, here are your final, unofficial numbers in the Senate 30 Democratic Primary:
Beverly Marrero 2810 73.4%
Robert Spence, Jr. 925 24.2%
Kevin Gallagher 88 2.3%
Enough said.
You have until 7 PM to VOTE if you live in Senate 30
Either vote, or I'll do a naked hula on your lawn.
If that doesn't turn out the vote, nothing will. One of my friends called to inform me that when she voted at 8:30 AM, 90 MINUTES AFTER THE POLLS HAD OPENED, she was the FIRST person to vote that was not a poll officer or worker.
Maybe we should do the purple finger bit here. As for myself, I voted early (and took a friend to vote as well) and have called every one I know to vote.
So, it's up to you if you live in 30 and you haven't yet voted, do it now.
Before it's too late, and you wake up to see a naked 300-lb man dancing on your lawn.
Think about it.
If that doesn't turn out the vote, nothing will. One of my friends called to inform me that when she voted at 8:30 AM, 90 MINUTES AFTER THE POLLS HAD OPENED, she was the FIRST person to vote that was not a poll officer or worker.
Maybe we should do the purple finger bit here. As for myself, I voted early (and took a friend to vote as well) and have called every one I know to vote.
So, it's up to you if you live in 30 and you haven't yet voted, do it now.
Before it's too late, and you wake up to see a naked 300-lb man dancing on your lawn.
Think about it.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
TOMORROW is Election Day
IF you live either in Senate District 30, and/or House District 92, and some of you may live in BOTH.
So, if you didn't vote early, GET OFF YOUR ASS AND GO VOTE! Polls are open from 7AM-7PM as always, and early votes should be announced shortly after 7 pm HERE.
If you are supporting Marrero, as I have, and you want to help tomorrow, show up at IBEW at 1870 Madison. If you can't help, but support her and want to attend the party afterwards, go there anyway, after 7 PM.
If the Spence folks have a place that they want people to go, please email me and I'll update this post. It's sjs1959 at gmail dot com.
If you didn't like either of them but are still a liberal and/or a Democrat anyway, go HERE, you might find kindred spirits! Not that you won't find supporters of either candidate there, you will.
Other note: G.A. Hardaway is unopposed in the Democratic Primary for House 92 but will face a Republican opponent in the general election; once we get this Godforsaken primary behind us, we need to get behind him, he will be a terrific legislator.
So, if you didn't vote early, GET OFF YOUR ASS AND GO VOTE! Polls are open from 7AM-7PM as always, and early votes should be announced shortly after 7 pm HERE.
If you are supporting Marrero, as I have, and you want to help tomorrow, show up at IBEW at 1870 Madison. If you can't help, but support her and want to attend the party afterwards, go there anyway, after 7 PM.
If the Spence folks have a place that they want people to go, please email me and I'll update this post. It's sjs1959 at gmail dot com.
If you didn't like either of them but are still a liberal and/or a Democrat anyway, go HERE, you might find kindred spirits! Not that you won't find supporters of either candidate there, you will.
Other note: G.A. Hardaway is unopposed in the Democratic Primary for House 92 but will face a Republican opponent in the general election; once we get this Godforsaken primary behind us, we need to get behind him, he will be a terrific legislator.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Thank heaven for Sharon Cobb, otherwise I would never have known about this...
For the Marrero supporters, there is an event Wednesday night, the eve of the election. Click on the image to see it on a larger scale.
Thanks to Sharon for the tip...
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Freedonian scoops us all!
Rick has a copy of the Richard Fields letter that is going to be an ad in this week's Flyer, and it is NOT complimentary of Robert Spence.
Great work, Rick!
Great work, Rick!
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
You mean Early Voting is about to start already??
From your friendly neighborhood Election Commission about the Senate 30 and House 92 Special Elections:
NOTICE OF EARLY VOTING
JANUARY 25, 2007
SPECIAL DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ELECTION
Pursuant to Sec. 2-6-103, Tennessee Code Annotated, notice is hereby given by the Shelby County Election Commission of unrestricted early voting for the January 25, 2007, Special Democratic and Republican Primary Election as follows:
Site Locations, Dates and Times
SHELBY COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION
157 POPLAR AVE., SUITE 121
BEGINNING on Friday, January 5, 2007: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
NOTICE OF EARLY VOTING
JANUARY 25, 2007
SPECIAL DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ELECTION
Pursuant to Sec. 2-6-103, Tennessee Code Annotated, notice is hereby given by the Shelby County Election Commission of unrestricted early voting for the January 25, 2007, Special Democratic and Republican Primary Election as follows:
Site Locations, Dates and Times
SHELBY COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION
157 POPLAR AVE., SUITE 121
BEGINNING on Friday, January 5, 2007: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday, January 6, 2007: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Monday, January 8 thru Wednesday, January 10, 2007: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday, January 11 thru Friday, January 12, 2007: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday, January 13, 2007: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Closed on Monday, January 15, 2007 in observance
of DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING'S HOLIDAY
Tuesday, January 16 thru Friday, January 19, 2007: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Last day on Saturday, January 20, 2007: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Satellite Sites
Satellite Sites
Beginning on Saturday, January 13, 2007: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Closed on Monday, January 15, 2007 in observance
of DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING'S HOLIDAY
Tuesday, January 16 thru Friday, January 19, 2007: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Last day on Saturday, January 20, 2007: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
LOCATION NAME, LOCATION ADDRESS
Berclair Church of Christ, 4536 Summer Ave., 38122
Greater Middle Baptist Church, 4982 Knight Arnold Rd., 38114
Mississippi Blvd. Christian Church, 70 N. Bellevue Blvd., 38104
New Salem M.B. Church, 2231 S. Parkway E., 38114
White Station Church of Christ, 1106 Colonial Rd., 38117
Click to display map of the EV Sites
Greater Middle Baptist Church, 4982 Knight Arnold Rd., 38114
Mississippi Blvd. Christian Church, 70 N. Bellevue Blvd., 38104
New Salem M.B. Church, 2231 S. Parkway E., 38114
White Station Church of Christ, 1106 Colonial Rd., 38117
Click to display map of the EV Sites
Pursuant to Sec. 2-6-102, TCA, a voter who desires to vote early shall go to the County Election Commission office or to any of the satellite locations listed above within the hours set out for the early voting period, sign an application for ballot and vote. Pursuant to Sec. 2-7-140 (c) (1) voters who are already registered can make address changes at an early voting site. For further information, call 545-4132.
SHELBY COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION
Gregory M. Duckett, Chairman
Richard L. Holden, Secretary
Nancye E. Hines
O. C. Pleasant, Jr.
Maura Black Sullivan
Monday, January 01, 2007
If this is how 2007 starts, I wonder how it will end!
Look, I didn't get home until 4 this morning, didn't get up until 11 and other than watching the Hogs lose, Tennessee get beat (Heh!) and Michigan go belly up YET AGAIN in the Rose Bowl, I have been out of it.
OK, so I learn that, at Councilor Myron Lowery's new year's Prayer Breakfast, my Congressman is endorsing his friend of over 30 years for his old Senate seat. No shit, really??? The only surprise would have been if he HADN'T endorsed Beverly Marrero after Kevin Gallagher withdrew in her favor.
You want to talk batshit crazy, though, the Mayor topped everyone this morning at his OWN Prayer Breakfast when he announced that the Liberty Bowl needed to be replaced with a brand-new 50,000 seat football stadium. WTF???????????
OK, yes, the Liberty Bowl is 43 years old and over-sized for the U of M Tigers, the AutoZone Liberty Bowl and the Southern Heritage Classic at 65,000 seats. Ask anyone who goes there on a regular basis, though, and they will tell you that the problem isn't due to age, it's due to mismanagement by the Memphis Park Commission (not enough gates open, understaffing, etc.).
Not only that, the time to have built a new stadium was 15 years ago when we were trying to get an NFL team here. That ship has sailed forever, however, and we really don't need a new stadium, just better operators for a building that has events what, 12-15 times a year?
Next, given that we are lacking in cops on the street, code enforcement and whatever else you can think of, how are we going to pay for this stadium? I'm a Tiger fan, but let RC Johnson, Fred Jones and Steve Ehrhart raise the money on their own for a new field, we can't afford it now. PERIOD.
The Mayor, ever his own worst enemy, now apparently seems bound and determined to blow the political capital he earned last year with the implosion of the Fords and his endorsement of Steve Cohen. This idea is lovely if we were flush with cash, but we're nowhere NEAR that right now.
As always, Polar Donkey kicks it up a notch, just go read it here.
OK, so I learn that, at Councilor Myron Lowery's new year's Prayer Breakfast, my Congressman is endorsing his friend of over 30 years for his old Senate seat. No shit, really??? The only surprise would have been if he HADN'T endorsed Beverly Marrero after Kevin Gallagher withdrew in her favor.
You want to talk batshit crazy, though, the Mayor topped everyone this morning at his OWN Prayer Breakfast when he announced that the Liberty Bowl needed to be replaced with a brand-new 50,000 seat football stadium. WTF???????????
OK, yes, the Liberty Bowl is 43 years old and over-sized for the U of M Tigers, the AutoZone Liberty Bowl and the Southern Heritage Classic at 65,000 seats. Ask anyone who goes there on a regular basis, though, and they will tell you that the problem isn't due to age, it's due to mismanagement by the Memphis Park Commission (not enough gates open, understaffing, etc.).
Not only that, the time to have built a new stadium was 15 years ago when we were trying to get an NFL team here. That ship has sailed forever, however, and we really don't need a new stadium, just better operators for a building that has events what, 12-15 times a year?
Next, given that we are lacking in cops on the street, code enforcement and whatever else you can think of, how are we going to pay for this stadium? I'm a Tiger fan, but let RC Johnson, Fred Jones and Steve Ehrhart raise the money on their own for a new field, we can't afford it now. PERIOD.
The Mayor, ever his own worst enemy, now apparently seems bound and determined to blow the political capital he earned last year with the implosion of the Fords and his endorsement of Steve Cohen. This idea is lovely if we were flush with cash, but we're nowhere NEAR that right now.
As always, Polar Donkey kicks it up a notch, just go read it here.
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
OK, then.
Kevin Gallagher, as has been reported by Desi Franklin at WTL, has withdrawn as a candidate for the special election to fill the vacated seat of Congressman Steve Cohen in State Senate District 30. Early voting begins in the Democratic Primary on January 5, with Election Day for the Primary set for January 25.
I expressed my concerns early on about Beverly's campaigning, but with Kevin out, I will get behind her and support her. This is a situation that requires our attention, because Robert Spence's problems would kill our chances to keep this seat in Democratic hands. Freedonian has already documented that after just a few minutes on Google; what do you think the Goopers could dig up?
So, those of you of the liberal persuasion in Shelby County need to rally behind Beverly Marrero to ensure that we continue to have optimal representation in District 30. I know Kevin Gallagher will, and if you, like me, were supporting his candidacy, you need to get behind Beverly now.
Then, we will work on House 89!
I expressed my concerns early on about Beverly's campaigning, but with Kevin out, I will get behind her and support her. This is a situation that requires our attention, because Robert Spence's problems would kill our chances to keep this seat in Democratic hands. Freedonian has already documented that after just a few minutes on Google; what do you think the Goopers could dig up?
So, those of you of the liberal persuasion in Shelby County need to rally behind Beverly Marrero to ensure that we continue to have optimal representation in District 30. I know Kevin Gallagher will, and if you, like me, were supporting his candidacy, you need to get behind Beverly now.
Then, we will work on House 89!
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