tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15887184.post113604924104527554..comments2023-10-11T05:17:09.763-04:00Comments on Athens Politics: AthPo Presents: The de Rigeur New Year's PredictionsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15887184.post-1136477361284051392006-01-05T11:09:00.000-05:002006-01-05T11:09:00.000-05:00He is raising money from Athens, that is true, but...He is raising money from Athens, that is true, but his democratic base isn't relevant to him anymore except as a source of funding, seeing as how Athens will no longer be voting for him. <BR/><BR/>I would take exception that he votes the "right way" most of the time, but then I take my civil liberties pretty seriously. I also can't believe he let himself be baited on the Schiavo thing.<BR/><BR/>He can lose to an easily provoked buffoon like Max Burns, I think, although it will be a close race. As I've said ad nauseum, given a choice between a Republican and a Democrat that attempts to position himself as a Republican, conservative voters will take the real thing every time. Also, I wouldn't rule out the support that Burns has in the southern chunk of the district. However, the race is going to come down to who presents themselves better to the voters (mostly white rural folks) who have just been added into the new 12th.<BR/><BR/>Does he still have custody of the kids?Cufflink Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14800684128912206226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15887184.post-1136401521489316212006-01-04T14:05:00.000-05:002006-01-04T14:05:00.000-05:00Both Barrow comments seem more out of touch than B...Both Barrow comments seem more out of touch than Barrow himself. <BR/>Check his money lists, he still seems to have considerable support from ACC and her democratic base. I’ve been looking at his votes on Thomas. He votes over 90% of the time with the Democrat leadership. He also seems to vote right/correct when it counts (for example, against the budget reconciliation). And it’s not like the rest of his clan is moving anywhere or leaving Athens. Last time I heard, his kids still live here. <BR/>Anyway, I don’t think he can lose to an easily provoked buffoon like Max Burns, but if he does he will certainly return to Athens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15887184.post-1136215608534889642006-01-02T10:26:00.000-05:002006-01-02T10:26:00.000-05:00yea, like Heidi's thinking about it, lol... She is...yea, like Heidi's thinking about it, lol... She is the most ambitious politician I think I have ever known personally, and she is certainly going to run!<BR/><BR/>She just doesn't want everyone thinking that anything she does for the next year is all about getting elected. Of course, we all think that anyway, knowing her.<BR/><BR/>Her ambitions know no bounds, folks, she's in the race, mark my words. I'd just like to know how she's going to address her supposed priority of poverty... we haven't heard an initiative from her since she announced before taking her oath that the poverty rate here would be her priority.<BR/><BR/>Makes you wonder how she can keep insisting that Leisure Services NOT loosen the $50 enrollment fee for basketball programs in low income communities.<BR/>What's up with that issue? If you're wondering why the East Athens Black/Elite have gone over to Tom Chasteen, this is just one reason Heidi's in deep doo doo in the Black community.<BR/><BR/>I hope we get another progressive candidate, I really cannot stand her personally. She is completely lacking in empathy or warmth... and a typical cheap politico, all lip service and no money to back up all the good talk.... Like how on earth does she justify NOT funding transit expansion in LAST years budget?<BR/><BR/>But having said all of that, I will vote for her if she's the only progressive (really) in the race. She is a tireless worker in her own behalf at least. I think she'll win hands down.<BR/><BR/>aquariusrizingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15887184.post-1136148130256991832006-01-01T15:42:00.000-05:002006-01-01T15:42:00.000-05:00I'm not disputing the quality of your information,...I'm not disputing the quality of your information, you know, since you talk to the mayor and all. (And when you talk to her again, please invite her to stop by AthPo and say a few words.) Here's what I will say. Heidi's too smart not to be thinking about this now. <BR/><BR/>So, if she's not thinking about it now, my conclusion is either she doesn't want to run or she doesn't want to win. Tom Chasteen is out there doing the work now. One can, I suppose, assume that Keith Johnson and Charlie Maddox are doing the same. Andy Rusk is doing the work his own way.<BR/><BR/>Another point I'd mention is that right now, I'm personally leaning towards her, if she runs. (This statement is not to be taken as any sort of endorsement from the blog. We'll make fun of everyone in an equal opportunity fashion.) Heidi's got a lot of supporters out there, and they'd probably like to know, so the conscientious ones can start looking around if they have to. It's really kind of a disservice to her choir, if you know what I mean.<BR/><BR/>Finally, it's a political blog here, and we do a fair imitation of political commentary. It's kind of our raison d'etre to have our knickers in a twist, and yours too, I'd bet. Otherwise, why would you be so worked up about it eleven months before the election?<BR/><BR/>By the way, your carck editorial staff was talking about the mayoral race amongst some friends just recently, and there is a good, solid way that, if she does decide to run, Heidi can win without a runoff.Cufflink Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14800684128912206226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15887184.post-1136134508956646362006-01-01T11:55:00.000-05:002006-01-01T11:55:00.000-05:00"Every day that passes without a yea or nay from H..."Every day that passes without a yea or nay from Her Honor indicates to us that she’s really sweating this decision,..."<BR/><BR/>I am literally laughing myself silly over this statement! "Sweating the decision"? OMFG! You really don't know anything at all about Heidi, do you?!<BR/><BR/>She told me the other day that she thinks all these guys are nuts for getting worked up over this race months and months too soon. There's really no reason to even think about it, yet.<BR/><BR/>Anybody remember how far in advance Heidi decided to challenge Doc? Try 5 minutes before the close of qualifying! LOL! Relax, untwist your knickers, it will happen when it happens and not one second sooner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com