on race and the mayor’s race
It’s not that big of an issue. Yes, some whites are reflexively supporting Mary Norwood the same way some blacks are inherent Kasim Reed voters. But most Atlantans are backing [...]
Tag Archives: mayor's race
what might’ve been
Houstonians appear poised to elect a lesbian as their next mayor, which would be a first for a major American city. Had Cathy Woolard not left the Atlanta City Council [...]
it’s about to get ugly
Atlanta’s mayoral runoffs tend to get nasty, and odds are the race between Mary Norwood and Kasim Reed will follow that pattern. The smart money is on Reed, who fared [...]
behind the headline
Franklin says she’s voting for Reed I’m not sure how Ralph Reed feels about Franklin’s non-endorsement endorsement, but I guarantee Nancy Schaefer is pissed. Speaking of the mayor’s race, Mary [...]
shirley franklin gives mary norwood a boost
Atlanta’s thin-skinned mayor just blasted the current leader in the polls. I support candidates with vision, integrity and intelligence and I have voted for candidates with these 3 characteristics throughout [...]
there is such a thing as a stupid question
Whoever asked this one should be seated at the children’s table: The candidates were also asked whether the popular reality show “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” hurts the city’s image. [...]
twirling, twirling, twirling toward freedom
Andisheh was on a roll last night. Good thing, as the Emory-sponsored mayoral debate was a snoozer. White candidates Kyle Keyser and Mary Norwood want “transparency.” Is that some sort [...]
the not ready for prime time mayoral candidates
Lisa Borders’ first commercial boasts that “she made the tough choices — no more furloughs, police walking our neighborhoods, safety in our homes.” Translation: “It may not be popular, but [...]
atac founder announces for mayor
Kyle Keyser, a victim of the perception of crime who has become a positive force for change in the city, is running for mayor. Full disclosure: Kyle is a FOAM [...]
