Gemma is one of my most trenchant and honest friends, which is why I mix it up with her in detail… I’m posting here a comment in response to Gemma’s post Palin(g) in Comparison. Here’s what I think:
… Read the restHm. Well, I was evidently off in the last comment that I posted, and I agree with you that we are presented with an opportunity to “appreciate” Palin.
EVENT: Palin is a footnote; Clinton is a chapter. Read More »
I’m hosting company this week and Urbantasm research (in the form of the Chicago Jazz Festival) will be intruding into watching live coverage of the Democratic National Convention. Which is a shame, because I’d really like to see it as it happens.
… Read the restEvent: Who I’m looking for in the Democratic National Convention. Read More »
So here it is… I found out why the Uncommon Sense has been unavailable lately.
More importantly, here is a page with all Flint Journal coverage of the race. It includes footage of several ads and profiles of the candidates, as well as many months of coverage.
… Read the restEvent: Last Plug Post for Walling v. Williamson. Read More »
Click on Labels “Flint” below.
From August through November, almost all of the posts on this label will deal with the Mayoral Race in Flint.
… Read the restEvent: All Walling / Williamson Posts. Read More »
I know I’ve pointed out that Williamson has (debatably) taken the most influential endorsements in this race, but I am quite unexpectedly proven wrong.
The Flint Journal: Blistering radio ad targets mayor.
The ad doesn’t pull any punches:
… Read the restA new advertisement airing on several local radio stations says violent crime doubled in Flint under Williamson’s watch, calls into question Williamson’s values while noting he is a convicted felon, says two men in his administration have been accused of violence against women and says Williamson has been accused of sexual harassment and racial discrimination.
Event: Walling Gets a Wild Endorsement. Williamson Gets Schooled. Read More »
This week’s coverage of Dayne Walling vs. Don Williamson, courtesy of The Flint Journal:
Economy key part in race. Mostly interviews pared down to single-sentences, but if you read through to the end, the last paragraph-worth is devastating.
Q&A: Walling on Flint’s economy and Q&A: Williamson on Flint’s economy.
… Read the restEvent: More Walling vs. Williamson. Read More »
Just a few weeks to go until the election, and it looks like Walling has taken more endorsements, while Williamson has perhaps taken more influential endorsements.
As usual, though, Williamson is his own worst enemy. I don’t know, for example, whether Sheldon Neeley’s insisting on an apology in exchange for a lawsuit is really anything other than typical cloak-and-dagger Flint politics.
… Read the restEvent: Don Williamson is Acting Like a Banana Republic Dictator… Once Again. Read More »
From the Flint Journal:
Complete Coverage.
Recent posts: Share your thoughts, Top Pastors Endorse Williamson, Walling, Williamson to speak at Rotary, City of Flint lowers suplus estimate, Time is running out to register to vote, Chamber PAC to host candidates, Prized UAW endorsement goes to no one, Firefighters union backs Williamson, Mayor says city has jail money, Former Stanley aide heads Walling’s north-end HQ, Court of public opinion: Lawsuit costs become election issue.
Event: Flint mayoral race update, 10/9/07. Read More »
