Lest I be accused of throwing old friends under a speeding bus (well, hell, it's too late, I already HAVE been), in all honesty, there apparently have been many factors regarding the Primary Board.
Primary Boards are apparently to be appointed every four years, of which we were not aware. Apparently, the Elections committee of the SCDP (on which I once served) and the Candidate Recruitment Committee were to have assisted on pulling the voting histories.
I have been informed that, once the filing deadline passed, a suggestion was made to pull the histories; however, it appears that members of the Primary Board were told that the other committees were working on it, so nothing was done until all hell broke loose.
Which leads me to my earlier point; where were those who were to oversee the process?
It's damned hard to be a Party Chair, especially when you have to make sure everything goes right. When it doesn't, it leads back to the person in charge of the whole shebang. However, to paraphrase the immortal Super Chicken (not the blues guitarist, either), you knew the job was dangerous when you took it, Matt.
It is the job of the Chair and the Steering Committee to keep their eyes peeled. Yes, this is a rookie mistake. Yes, it could have happened to anybody; but it didn't, and with the Goopers looking to hold onto power at damn near any cost, we can't afford to make this mistake.
As for my friends on the Primary Board, mea culpa. I owe you a beer or three. Or more.
Friday, March 31, 2006
REMEMBER THIS???
I sure do. We are roughly 48 hours and 30 minutes from the beginning of the 2006 baseball season, to be opened by the team that closed the 2005 season, the defending WORLD SERIES CHAMPION CHICAGO WHITE SOX.
While we bid a sad adieu to future Hall of Famer Frank Thomas, we said hello to Jim Thome from the Phillies, and new 5th starter Javier Vasquez, who has been impressive this spring. All in all, I will be watching ESPN2 Sunday night for the festivities.
Let's make it back-to-back!
An update!
A friend of mine rumored to know a thing or two about politics suggested that, if he/she were sending this letter out for Walter Bailey, she/he would change it accordingly:
Dear Constituent:
Thank you for all the years of trust you've put in me as your County Commissioner.
I had hoped to represent you one more term if it were your desire to vote for me.
The Tennessee Court of Appeals told me that, in fact, I could offer you my candidacy for one more term. So, I filed my petition & put my name in the running.
The next court said that I COULDN'T run; however, my name will still appear on the ballot.
If you like one of the other fellow who are running, then vote for them. If you would like the chance to vote for someone else in August, then vote for BAILEY and if my names gets more votes, our local Democratic Party will select a nominee to carry our banner to victory on August 3.
Please consider doing this, because the fellow I fear most (and who has the most money to spend), JW Gibson, is a Republican of many years and has sneaked onto the ballot to trick you into voting for a Republican as your Democratic nominee.
Attached is a record of his Republican service and his Republican primary voting. In order to make sure that a REAL Democrat is elected to the County Commission, vote for BAILEY on May 2.
What do you think? In Walter's case, I ABSOLUTELY think he should do this. In fact, Walter, if you read this, take this letter with my blessing and USE IT!
I like Derrick Harris, he's a good guy and works hard for the party. However, against Gibson's money, he will get run over. It's a shame, but that's how it is.
Dear Constituent:
Thank you for all the years of trust you've put in me as your County Commissioner.
I had hoped to represent you one more term if it were your desire to vote for me.
The Tennessee Court of Appeals told me that, in fact, I could offer you my candidacy for one more term. So, I filed my petition & put my name in the running.
The next court said that I COULDN'T run; however, my name will still appear on the ballot.
If you like one of the other fellow who are running, then vote for them. If you would like the chance to vote for someone else in August, then vote for BAILEY and if my names gets more votes, our local Democratic Party will select a nominee to carry our banner to victory on August 3.
Please consider doing this, because the fellow I fear most (and who has the most money to spend), JW Gibson, is a Republican of many years and has sneaked onto the ballot to trick you into voting for a Republican as your Democratic nominee.
Attached is a record of his Republican service and his Republican primary voting. In order to make sure that a REAL Democrat is elected to the County Commission, vote for BAILEY on May 2.
What do you think? In Walter's case, I ABSOLUTELY think he should do this. In fact, Walter, if you read this, take this letter with my blessing and USE IT!
I like Derrick Harris, he's a good guy and works hard for the party. However, against Gibson's money, he will get run over. It's a shame, but that's how it is.
Imagine getting THIS in the mail!
Let's just say, and why not, that you are a Democratic voter of long-standing, and you live in Commission district 2 or 3. Let's say that you go to your mailbox a day or two prior to the start of early voting, when you get this letter:
Dear (voter),
I am (Walter Bailey or Cleo Kirk), your County Commissioner for these last X years. As you may be aware, a recent Tennessee Supreme Court ruling ruled against me and my fellow Commissioners, and assured that I will no longer be able to serve you past the end of my term on August 31.
This letter is to extend my deepest thanks to you for your trust and support, as it has been my deep honor privilege to represent you. I also want to ask for your help one last time.
You may not be aware of this, but due to a legal requirement, my name will still be on the ballot when you go to the polls. Believe it or not, I could conceivably win the election, even though I could no longer legally serve you on the Commission. In that event, the Shelby County Democratic Executive Committee would choose the nominee to represent you in the August general election.
My friends, I ask for your vote this one last time because of my deep concern that my opponent(s) will not provide you with the high level of service that you have come to expect, and I believe sincerely that their stands on the issues are not in your best interest.
I have worked with most of the Executive Committee, and I trust them to make the right decision to select the best possible nominee. I believe it's the right thing to do.
So, for the final time, I ask for your vote for (Walter Bailey or Cleo Kirk) on May 4, and I thank you again for your support and friendship.
Sincerely,
(Walter Bailey or Cleo Kirk)
OK, then.
Dear (voter),
I am (Walter Bailey or Cleo Kirk), your County Commissioner for these last X years. As you may be aware, a recent Tennessee Supreme Court ruling ruled against me and my fellow Commissioners, and assured that I will no longer be able to serve you past the end of my term on August 31.
This letter is to extend my deepest thanks to you for your trust and support, as it has been my deep honor privilege to represent you. I also want to ask for your help one last time.
You may not be aware of this, but due to a legal requirement, my name will still be on the ballot when you go to the polls. Believe it or not, I could conceivably win the election, even though I could no longer legally serve you on the Commission. In that event, the Shelby County Democratic Executive Committee would choose the nominee to represent you in the August general election.
My friends, I ask for your vote this one last time because of my deep concern that my opponent(s) will not provide you with the high level of service that you have come to expect, and I believe sincerely that their stands on the issues are not in your best interest.
I have worked with most of the Executive Committee, and I trust them to make the right decision to select the best possible nominee. I believe it's the right thing to do.
So, for the final time, I ask for your vote for (Walter Bailey or Cleo Kirk) on May 4, and I thank you again for your support and friendship.
Sincerely,
(Walter Bailey or Cleo Kirk)
OK, then.
An Apology
I took a an unwarranted cheap shot at the Democratic Primary Board regarding the JW Gibson & Johnny Hatcher problem, and I apologize.
As always, it is the responsibility of those who have appointed and oversee these folks who are responsible for not knowing about this before March 23.
Enough said.
As always, it is the responsibility of those who have appointed and oversee these folks who are responsible for not knowing about this before March 23.
Enough said.
Back to the statewide race at the moment..
I will post more about the ExecCom situation later, as it appears I may have been wrong about the primary Board, we're still looking into that.
However, as I have noted in the past, Junior continues to trail two of three potential Republican opponents, according to the latest Zogby/WSJ poll (hat tip to JB!). He apparently leads Bob Corker (the numbers weren't published); however, the comments indicate that Corker, despite his money, polls consistently behind Ed Bryant and Van Hilleary.
The results? Ford trails Bryant 49.9-42.4, and trails Hilleary 47.2-44.2. Yes, he's roaring to victory, all right.
I keep telling you he can't win, and these polls keep fleshing that out. You know in your heart that we only have one hope to win this seat, and you know who she is.
However, as I have noted in the past, Junior continues to trail two of three potential Republican opponents, according to the latest Zogby/WSJ poll (hat tip to JB!). He apparently leads Bob Corker (the numbers weren't published); however, the comments indicate that Corker, despite his money, polls consistently behind Ed Bryant and Van Hilleary.
The results? Ford trails Bryant 49.9-42.4, and trails Hilleary 47.2-44.2. Yes, he's roaring to victory, all right.
I keep telling you he can't win, and these polls keep fleshing that out. You know in your heart that we only have one hope to win this seat, and you know who she is.
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Vote for Walter Bailey on May 4.
Well, the things you learn when you're out and about......
The 5-3 vote taken tonight to eject JW Gibson from the District 2 race and Johnny Hatcher, Jr from the District 3 race were of the right mind, but way too late. Why? This should have been done within a week after the filing deadline, and the window for removing candidates from the ballot has CLOSED. Once you are within 40 days of the election (and we ARE), you CANNOT remove someone from the ballot.
So, they're apparently stuck on the ballot.
Guess what? So are Walter Bailey and Cleo Kirk!
That's right, gentle readers, Walter Bailey will still be on the District 2 ballot, and Cleo Kirk will still be on the District 3 ballot, and if you live in one of those districts, you can vote for them.
They could even WIN; they just couldn't serve.
OK, Cracker, let's say that happens, what would happen THEN? Well, should Mr. Bailey or Mr. Kirk win their race on May 4, it would fall to your friendly neighborhood SCDP ExecCom to choose the Democratic nominee for the August general election!
That's right, folks, if they so chose, Walter Bailey and Cleo Kirk could go out and campaign with the idea that if they won, the ExecCom would choose the nominee. Twisted? You bet! Possible? This is Big Shelby, people, what do YOU think?
To quote the late Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, "When the going gets tough, the weird turn pro!"
This also means that Sidney Chism is not necessarily an elected County Commissioner just yet, he has to campaign against someone who could beat him, but not hold the seat!
Think this couldn't happen? Remember when John Ashcroft lost his US Senate seat in Missouri to a DEAD MAN, the late Mel Carnahan? The Missouri Democratic Party then chose his widow, Jean, to hold the seat.
Even more recently, Cook County (IL) Board President John Stroger had a near-fatal stroke that kept him from campaigning for re-election against his Democratic primary challenger, Forrest Claypool. However, the Cook County Central Committee campaigned mightily for him, and he won.
Mind you, he will probably announce (AFTER the election is certified) that he is physically unable to run. Who will decide who the Democratic nominee is? you guessed it, the Cook County Central Committee!
Am I advocating this policy? I'll leave that up to you.
However, if the SCDP wants to get itself out of a predicament that they got themselves into when, in reality, the Primary Board didn't check these people out as they should have (OK, send me your emails!), they could do worse than to "suggest" that Democrats vote for the incumbents on May 4.
Don't you just LOVE Shelby County politics?
The 5-3 vote taken tonight to eject JW Gibson from the District 2 race and Johnny Hatcher, Jr from the District 3 race were of the right mind, but way too late. Why? This should have been done within a week after the filing deadline, and the window for removing candidates from the ballot has CLOSED. Once you are within 40 days of the election (and we ARE), you CANNOT remove someone from the ballot.
So, they're apparently stuck on the ballot.
Guess what? So are Walter Bailey and Cleo Kirk!
That's right, gentle readers, Walter Bailey will still be on the District 2 ballot, and Cleo Kirk will still be on the District 3 ballot, and if you live in one of those districts, you can vote for them.
They could even WIN; they just couldn't serve.
OK, Cracker, let's say that happens, what would happen THEN? Well, should Mr. Bailey or Mr. Kirk win their race on May 4, it would fall to your friendly neighborhood SCDP ExecCom to choose the Democratic nominee for the August general election!
That's right, folks, if they so chose, Walter Bailey and Cleo Kirk could go out and campaign with the idea that if they won, the ExecCom would choose the nominee. Twisted? You bet! Possible? This is Big Shelby, people, what do YOU think?
To quote the late Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, "When the going gets tough, the weird turn pro!"
This also means that Sidney Chism is not necessarily an elected County Commissioner just yet, he has to campaign against someone who could beat him, but not hold the seat!
Think this couldn't happen? Remember when John Ashcroft lost his US Senate seat in Missouri to a DEAD MAN, the late Mel Carnahan? The Missouri Democratic Party then chose his widow, Jean, to hold the seat.
Even more recently, Cook County (IL) Board President John Stroger had a near-fatal stroke that kept him from campaigning for re-election against his Democratic primary challenger, Forrest Claypool. However, the Cook County Central Committee campaigned mightily for him, and he won.
Mind you, he will probably announce (AFTER the election is certified) that he is physically unable to run. Who will decide who the Democratic nominee is? you guessed it, the Cook County Central Committee!
Am I advocating this policy? I'll leave that up to you.
However, if the SCDP wants to get itself out of a predicament that they got themselves into when, in reality, the Primary Board didn't check these people out as they should have (OK, send me your emails!), they could do worse than to "suggest" that Democrats vote for the incumbents on May 4.
Don't you just LOVE Shelby County politics?
The gift that keeps on giving...
First, it was our dear Christian Progressive Liberal who laid the smackdown on Young Weird Harold for saying that Miss Vera, his Grandmother, was white.
Then, Wendi Thomas devoted one of her final CA columns to the subject.
Now, The Black Commentator brings the sleddgehammer to Junior for this faux pas and they smash him down. Hard. Hat tip to the CPL for noting it at the Fly!
Here's a snippet from the article, which you should read in its entirety:
Tennessee's "greatest lynching carnival" was held in Memphis in May 1917 when Ell Person, the allegedly confessed ax-murderer of a sixteen-year-old white girl, was burned to death in the presence of fifteen thousand men, women, and little children. The mother of the murdered child cheered the mob as they poured oil on the man and set him afire. The Memphis Press said that "the mob fought and screamed and crowded to get a glimpse of him and the mob closed in and struggled about the fire."
Young Harold Ford (known as "The Prince"), who ascended to his father's congressional seat at the age of 26 in 1996, would have us believe that, during this period of murderous white mob violence, a white couple from Memphis would both decide to become Black, and to subject their children to Jim Crow schools and lynch law justice. It defies all reason - an amazing fiction concocted in Harold Jr.'s head for purposes unknown.
Oops.
Then, Wendi Thomas devoted one of her final CA columns to the subject.
Now, The Black Commentator brings the sleddgehammer to Junior for this faux pas and they smash him down. Hard. Hat tip to the CPL for noting it at the Fly!
Here's a snippet from the article, which you should read in its entirety:
Tennessee's "greatest lynching carnival" was held in Memphis in May 1917 when Ell Person, the allegedly confessed ax-murderer of a sixteen-year-old white girl, was burned to death in the presence of fifteen thousand men, women, and little children. The mother of the murdered child cheered the mob as they poured oil on the man and set him afire. The Memphis Press said that "the mob fought and screamed and crowded to get a glimpse of him and the mob closed in and struggled about the fire."
Young Harold Ford (known as "The Prince"), who ascended to his father's congressional seat at the age of 26 in 1996, would have us believe that, during this period of murderous white mob violence, a white couple from Memphis would both decide to become Black, and to subject their children to Jim Crow schools and lynch law justice. It defies all reason - an amazing fiction concocted in Harold Jr.'s head for purposes unknown.
Oops.
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
I've been waiting for this, and now it's here!
Jackson Baker is reporting tonight at the Flyer site that Senator Steve Cohen will file on Monday at 11 A.M. for the 9th Congressional District seat being vacated by the guy running for the Senate, old whats-his-name.
Old Crackerphiles will tell you that I told everyone in January that if he got in the race, I would support him, and that has not changed. My comments from that post:
What would a Cohen in Congress look like? I suspect he would go after the Bu$h policies like a rabid badger, and represent the 9th District like it hasn't been since, oh, 1996?
Look, I've known Steve Cohen since, well, longer than either of us would admit. I haven't always agreed with him, and I've let him know it. However, if he makes this race, I can't imagine supporting anyone else.
That's my bias, and you might as well know it up front.
Just so you know.
Old Crackerphiles will tell you that I told everyone in January that if he got in the race, I would support him, and that has not changed. My comments from that post:
What would a Cohen in Congress look like? I suspect he would go after the Bu$h policies like a rabid badger, and represent the 9th District like it hasn't been since, oh, 1996?
Look, I've known Steve Cohen since, well, longer than either of us would admit. I haven't always agreed with him, and I've let him know it. However, if he makes this race, I can't imagine supporting anyone else.
That's my bias, and you might as well know it up front.
Just so you know.
Welcome!
Today we set a new record for hits at the Cracker, and it's because a lot of you are coming over from the Memphis Flyer, the most trusted source for news in this city.
My thanks to Jackson Baker, Ken Neill, and everyone over there; I am deeply appreciative of the link. We hope you enjoy this look at local progressive politics!
My thanks to Jackson Baker, Ken Neill, and everyone over there; I am deeply appreciative of the link. We hope you enjoy this look at local progressive politics!
Here's something the SCDP is doing RIGHT!
It's called THE SHELBY DEMOCRAT, and it's open for business AND online!
Interesting stories about some of the Democratic candidates; none, fortunately, about the ones we're trying to kick to the curb.
Go read it!
Interesting stories about some of the Democratic candidates; none, fortunately, about the ones we're trying to kick to the curb.
Go read it!
It has come to my attention that...
The SCDP is having an emergency steering committee meeting at 6 PM tomorrow evening to which all ExecCom (SCDP and Shelby County TDP) members have been invited; however, you, the public, are NOT invited. This will occur at the IBEW prior to the regularly-scheduled ExecCom meeting.
The steering committee will apparently hold a hearing regarding the recommendation of the Primary Board that JW Gibson AND Johnny Hatcher, Jr. be removed from the May 4 Democratic County Primary. Apparently, at the ExecCom meeting to follow, (to which you, the public, ARE invited) they, and all other Democratic candidates, will be allowed to take an oath of affirmation of the Democratic covenant.
As I mentioned on another blog, I don't care of either of them come in with Karl Rove's severed head (just kidding, please don't send me to Gitmo), they need to be removed from the Democratic Primary ballot.
We have dealt repeatedly with Gibson's Republicanism;however, Hatcher actually ran against my Senator, Steve Cohen, as a Gooper in 2004. See ya, Johnny.
If either of these fellows are allowed to remain on the Democratic ballot, I am going to publicly ask for the resignation of ANY SCDP officer or ExecCom member who votes for it, ESPECIALLY if they represent District 93.
If a party won't stand up for itself, it deserves no followers.
The steering committee will apparently hold a hearing regarding the recommendation of the Primary Board that JW Gibson AND Johnny Hatcher, Jr. be removed from the May 4 Democratic County Primary. Apparently, at the ExecCom meeting to follow, (to which you, the public, ARE invited) they, and all other Democratic candidates, will be allowed to take an oath of affirmation of the Democratic covenant.
As I mentioned on another blog, I don't care of either of them come in with Karl Rove's severed head (just kidding, please don't send me to Gitmo), they need to be removed from the Democratic Primary ballot.
We have dealt repeatedly with Gibson's Republicanism;however, Hatcher actually ran against my Senator, Steve Cohen, as a Gooper in 2004. See ya, Johnny.
If either of these fellows are allowed to remain on the Democratic ballot, I am going to publicly ask for the resignation of ANY SCDP officer or ExecCom member who votes for it, ESPECIALLY if they represent District 93.
If a party won't stand up for itself, it deserves no followers.
polar donkey: I'd Bang Katherine Harris
Oh. My. God.
Click on the title for the link, you have to see this to believe it.....
Also, see Autoegocrat's post that triggered it here.
Click on the title for the link, you have to see this to believe it.....
Also, see Autoegocrat's post that triggered it here.
Sidney Chism, you've just been elected to the County Commission!
Are you going to Disneyland?
The Tennessee Supreme Court today UPHELD Shelby County's imposition of term limits on county officials, meaning that Walter Bailey is now OFF the ballot in District 2 and Cleo Kirk is now off the ballot in District 3, giving the election to the former state Senator by default.
Now, more than ever, with JW Gibson facing off against Darrick Harris, it is IMPERATIVE that the SCDP act to remove Mr. Gibson.
The Tennessee Supreme Court today UPHELD Shelby County's imposition of term limits on county officials, meaning that Walter Bailey is now OFF the ballot in District 2 and Cleo Kirk is now off the ballot in District 3, giving the election to the former state Senator by default.
Now, more than ever, with JW Gibson facing off against Darrick Harris, it is IMPERATIVE that the SCDP act to remove Mr. Gibson.
I feel a rant coming on.....
Ahem. Don't MAKE me come over there, SCDP. I want to start this rant with a comment to the earlier Gibson post from my friend, the Polar Donkey:
Kind of a funny story. A friend of mine who sneaked into Bush's Social Security speech in order to disrupt it, ran into Gibson the in line to get in the auditorium. Gibson Said to my friend "I thought you would be outside with the protesters." My friend thought that he would be busted and thrown out, but made it in and disrupted the speech. When my friend saw that Gibson was on the ballot as a Dem a few weeks ago, he pointed out that Gibson was a republican, but needless to say no one paid attention. I suggest the Democratic Party pay a little more attention when people have advice or information.
You see, during my six-year-run on the Executive Committee, there were people who all along kept complaining about Democrats who were "pussyfooting with Republicans". I would be remiss if I failed to note that some of these same folks are now fighting to KEEP Gibson on the ballot. WHY?
As PD's comment clearly notes above, this guy WENT TO SEE BUSH WHEN HE WAS HERE, AND NOT AS A PROTESTOR!!! This is even worse than what Richard Fields did, and THAT was unacceptable. Let's review again, people:
A) Since 1994, when Mr. Gibson has voted in a primary, it has been a Republican Primary. B) From 2003-2005, he served on the Shelby County GOP Steering Committee.
No, Mr. Gibson, you do NOT have a right to run as a Democrat with that kind of background, not without spending time AND money for a few years to get yourself back in our good graces. I don't care WHO'S giving you money, you're NOT one of us, not right now.
I am fully aware that the SCDP meeting is a week and a day away, and I am fully cognizant that it is a pain in the ass to attempt to call a special meeting. However, every day that this festers is a day that makes the SCDP look bad. If Bob Tuke has to straighten this out, too, we've got BIG problems.
SCDP, I'm watching.
Kind of a funny story. A friend of mine who sneaked into Bush's Social Security speech in order to disrupt it, ran into Gibson the in line to get in the auditorium. Gibson Said to my friend "I thought you would be outside with the protesters." My friend thought that he would be busted and thrown out, but made it in and disrupted the speech. When my friend saw that Gibson was on the ballot as a Dem a few weeks ago, he pointed out that Gibson was a republican, but needless to say no one paid attention. I suggest the Democratic Party pay a little more attention when people have advice or information.
You see, during my six-year-run on the Executive Committee, there were people who all along kept complaining about Democrats who were "pussyfooting with Republicans". I would be remiss if I failed to note that some of these same folks are now fighting to KEEP Gibson on the ballot. WHY?
As PD's comment clearly notes above, this guy WENT TO SEE BUSH WHEN HE WAS HERE, AND NOT AS A PROTESTOR!!! This is even worse than what Richard Fields did, and THAT was unacceptable. Let's review again, people:
A) Since 1994, when Mr. Gibson has voted in a primary, it has been a Republican Primary. B) From 2003-2005, he served on the Shelby County GOP Steering Committee.
No, Mr. Gibson, you do NOT have a right to run as a Democrat with that kind of background, not without spending time AND money for a few years to get yourself back in our good graces. I don't care WHO'S giving you money, you're NOT one of us, not right now.
I am fully aware that the SCDP meeting is a week and a day away, and I am fully cognizant that it is a pain in the ass to attempt to call a special meeting. However, every day that this festers is a day that makes the SCDP look bad. If Bob Tuke has to straighten this out, too, we've got BIG problems.
SCDP, I'm watching.
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
If you're going to be a Democrat, STAY a Democrat
I'm not one to turn away any potential converts, but if you're going to switch parties, it's not a good idea to switch BACK.
J.W. Gibson, who listed among his supporters long-time Democrat Harold Byrd, is facing removal from the 2006 Democratic County primary by the Democratic Executive Committee when they meet on April 6. Thanks to David Holt for the correction; the Primary Board has apparently already approved the removal and the ExecCom will have to vote thumbs up or down on the matter.
Supporters of Commissioner Walter Bailey researched Gibson's primary voting record and found that, after registering in 1987, he voted Democrat solidly UNTIL 1994, when he began voting in Republican primaries, where he has voted ever since. To top it all off, Gibson was elected in 2003 to the Shelby County GOP Steering Committee, where he served for two years, through 2005.
One would think that a fellow might want to take some time and renew his Democratic connections before jumping into another political race, wouldn't one?
Do you think that this might have something to do with the fact that the Democrats are going to capture District 5 and regain control of the Commission this August?
Let's see how the Primary Board votes, and what Chairman Matt Kuhn has to say about this. You don't want to turn converts away, like I said, but you sure as hell first want to be sure that they really ARE converts and not just GOP plants.
J.W. Gibson, who listed among his supporters long-time Democrat Harold Byrd, is facing removal from the 2006 Democratic County primary by the Democratic Executive Committee when they meet on April 6. Thanks to David Holt for the correction; the Primary Board has apparently already approved the removal and the ExecCom will have to vote thumbs up or down on the matter.
Supporters of Commissioner Walter Bailey researched Gibson's primary voting record and found that, after registering in 1987, he voted Democrat solidly UNTIL 1994, when he began voting in Republican primaries, where he has voted ever since. To top it all off, Gibson was elected in 2003 to the Shelby County GOP Steering Committee, where he served for two years, through 2005.
One would think that a fellow might want to take some time and renew his Democratic connections before jumping into another political race, wouldn't one?
Do you think that this might have something to do with the fact that the Democrats are going to capture District 5 and regain control of the Commission this August?
Let's see how the Primary Board votes, and what Chairman Matt Kuhn has to say about this. You don't want to turn converts away, like I said, but you sure as hell first want to be sure that they really ARE converts and not just GOP plants.
List of 9th District Websites
MOVED TO THE TOP OF THE BLOG 3/25
I will keep at the top of the blog all of the 9th District Democratic websites that I have. Right now, I have Ron Redwing, Ralph White (thanks, Lawrence!), Lee Harris, Ed Stanton, Nikki Tinker, Bill Whitman and Marvell Mitchell, but that's it. If you have any other sites, please email me at sjs1959 at yahoo dot com.
I have been emailed by Tyson Pratcher, but his website is not up yet. I can't find a website for Julian Bolton or Steve Cohen (he has only picked up a petition, but I am certain he will file). That's what I have so far, so if you want your candidate on the blogroll, and they're not listed above, and they have a website, shoot me an email and I will add it!
I will keep at the top of the blog all of the 9th District Democratic websites that I have. Right now, I have Ron Redwing, Ralph White (thanks, Lawrence!), Lee Harris, Ed Stanton, Nikki Tinker, Bill Whitman and Marvell Mitchell, but that's it. If you have any other sites, please email me at sjs1959 at yahoo dot com.
I have been emailed by Tyson Pratcher, but his website is not up yet. I can't find a website for Julian Bolton or Steve Cohen (he has only picked up a petition, but I am certain he will file). That's what I have so far, so if you want your candidate on the blogroll, and they're not listed above, and they have a website, shoot me an email and I will add it!
You KNOW you've noticed it...
And, you were disturbed by it, but, for obvious reasons, you didn't want to talk about it publicly.
However, Mid-South local TV viewers, your shame is over, as a courageous reader and letter-writer to the Arkansas Daily Blog asked the question for which we ALL want an answer:
I realize politickin' is your meat and potatoes, but there are so many crucial questions that need answering, and only you are up to the task.
Like, why is Jennifer, the Watson's pool and spa and pool table girl, sporting a new look that makes her look like Eddie Munster on crack? Man, her hair is slicked back like Eddie Munster's and is a startling blonde/black zebra stripe do.
Plus, she appears in her new commercial to be sensationally pregnant, thus rendering her an unlikely candidate to pose fetchingly on the side of an above-ground swimmin' hole as she grins maniacally and shouts, "Watson's!"
It scares me to look at her any more, plus her manly-lad colleague has shaved off his big bushy mustache and as a consequence has lost about 30 per cent of his manliness.
People want answers.
However, Mid-South local TV viewers, your shame is over, as a courageous reader and letter-writer to the Arkansas Daily Blog asked the question for which we ALL want an answer:
A reader, Seymour Butts of Hempwallace, sends a letter to the Blog editor. We think he may have a point:
Don't make the blog into a politics-all-the-time deal, man.I realize politickin' is your meat and potatoes, but there are so many crucial questions that need answering, and only you are up to the task.
Like, why is Jennifer, the Watson's pool and spa and pool table girl, sporting a new look that makes her look like Eddie Munster on crack? Man, her hair is slicked back like Eddie Munster's and is a startling blonde/black zebra stripe do.
Plus, she appears in her new commercial to be sensationally pregnant, thus rendering her an unlikely candidate to pose fetchingly on the side of an above-ground swimmin' hole as she grins maniacally and shouts, "Watson's!"
It scares me to look at her any more, plus her manly-lad colleague has shaved off his big bushy mustache and as a consequence has lost about 30 per cent of his manliness.
People want answers.
Monday, March 27, 2006
Nikki Tinker is officially in the race, and Polar Donkey is waiting for her!
Yes, the PD is rocking the house, having persused her recently updated website. Here's a brief sample:
Who are Tinker's biggest business sector donors. 1) Lawyers and lobbyist ( In the age of Abramoff, do we really need a DLC dem in the pocket of lobbyists?) 2) Transportation 3) Finance/Insurance/Real Estate (Already standing up to those predatory lenders, Ms. Tinker.)
Guess he won't be doing door-to-door for her...
Who are Tinker's biggest business sector donors. 1) Lawyers and lobbyist ( In the age of Abramoff, do we really need a DLC dem in the pocket of lobbyists?) 2) Transportation 3) Finance/Insurance/Real Estate (Already standing up to those predatory lenders, Ms. Tinker.)
Guess he won't be doing door-to-door for her...
Saturday, March 25, 2006
It's becoming THE area for affordable restaurants
Where? Cooper-Young, of course. It's not enough that the the best all around BBQ joint ON EARTH, Central BBQ, is located there on its northern border of Central Avenue. It's not enough that the best plate lunch restaurant, Buns On The Run, is open for lunch Tuesday-Friday (breakfast only on Saturday).
Now, a place has opened up at 862 South Cooper called Soul Fish Cafe. A) the catfish is the best I've had in the area, even including (gasp) the Olive Branch Catfish Company. B) they have far more than just catfish, C) they're open 11-10 Monday-Saturday and 11-9 on Sunday and D) no live music!!!!
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE live music, just not while I'm eating and/or trying to carry on a conversation. However, I hate that I can only hit the Young Avenue Deli on Monday nights, when I can be sure there are no bands.
Back to Soul Fish, the hushpuppies are made with peppers (but not too spicy), corn, salt, cornmeal, and they are ight, fluffy and delicious. It is worth your time, and the best part is the highest price that I remember seeing for any entree is $8.95 USD. Yep.
Go there. NOW.
Now, a place has opened up at 862 South Cooper called Soul Fish Cafe. A) the catfish is the best I've had in the area, even including (gasp) the Olive Branch Catfish Company. B) they have far more than just catfish, C) they're open 11-10 Monday-Saturday and 11-9 on Sunday and D) no live music!!!!
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE live music, just not while I'm eating and/or trying to carry on a conversation. However, I hate that I can only hit the Young Avenue Deli on Monday nights, when I can be sure there are no bands.
Back to Soul Fish, the hushpuppies are made with peppers (but not too spicy), corn, salt, cornmeal, and they are ight, fluffy and delicious. It is worth your time, and the best part is the highest price that I remember seeing for any entree is $8.95 USD. Yep.
Go there. NOW.
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