Joseph Lowery set to endorse Kasim Reed
The Reed campaign just confirmed that the Rev. Joseph Lowery will endorse former state senator Kasim Reed for mayor of Atlanta at a 3 p.m. Wednesday press conference.
Another civil rights icon, Andrew Young, is already advocating on Reed’s behalf.
Reed campaign spokesman Reese McCranie confirmed the endorsement in an e-mail just sent to reporters.
Lowery sat out the first round of voting on Nov. 3, expressing disappointment in the response by Reed and Lisa Borders to a memo by a group of activists advocating that voters unite behind a single black candidate who would reflect the needs of the African-American community.
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Kasim Rules!
November 17th, 2009
8:59 pm
With all these endorsements, Kasim has this election locked up!!! Norwood should drop out and quit wasting all that money. The African-American community is coming together to keep a minority mayor as it should be!!!
The machine at work
November 17th, 2009
9:04 pm
Even more evidence that Reed is the machine candidate. How many favors will Reed have to pay off to the machine that has endorsed him, and at what cost to the average citizen of Atlanta?
Perhaps if Lowery is willing to offer his endorsement of Reed, he’ll be willing to share his thoughts of Reed defending corporations like Cracker Barrel when they discriminate, since Reed or his backers seem to want evidence of that work to disappear from the public’s consciousness.
Angry Taxpayer
November 17th, 2009
9:05 pm
Unfortunate that Lowery is just about being black. I had much more respect for him – but that is lost. He has become the as those he fought against. I experienced this with Grandfather and unfortunately that generation is purely focused on race rather than the person.
Boooring
November 17th, 2009
9:08 pm
Does this really come as a shock? Who’s the next of the great black leaders to come out and endorse Kasim Reed? Maybe Jesse Jackson can come to town with Al Sharpton.
Let's hear it
November 17th, 2009
9:09 pm
Kasim Rules, since Kasim himself seems to be too modest to mention it, why don’t you tell us, in your own words, how proud you are that Kasim represented Cracker Barrel in an attempt to have them avoid any legal sanctions for their discriminatory practices.
Tell us how proud you are of Kasim for supporting Cracker Barrel in its attempt to engage in discriminatory practices
Ibe Dubblejammin
November 17th, 2009
9:18 pm
Well now, there’s a shocker!!! Weepy whiny bi*chy racist Joe Lowery
endorses the negro.
Imagine a devoted Christian striving every day to live in the Christ-like mode, loving all, always doing right, never lying, cheating or hating, and finally when the big day comes–going home to his reward in Heaven– there’s the REVEREND Whiny Bi*chy Racist Joe Lowery sitting there with angel wings a rhymin’ some racist Weepy Joe rhetoric!:) Somehow there seems something is wrong with this scenario.
Mary Norwood mess up
November 17th, 2009
9:18 pm
Wow look at Mary Norwood supporters they are scare and Norwood runninng scare this election is a done deal Mary Norwood mess up so many time. I just recieve a call from Kashim Reed staff to come out and early vote for November 18 for Kashim Reed why I never recieve a call from Norwood staff. I am waken up at 8:00 am to vote for Kashim Reed and some of my friends are going with me to vote for Kashim Reed on November 18…See you Norwood supporters when I vote for Kashim Reed
Let's hear it
November 17th, 2009
9:23 pm
Mary Norwood mess up, since you are also happy with Kasim, please share with us, in your own words, how proud you are of Kasim for representing Cracker Barrel and opposing those whose rights Cracker Barrel violated.
I’m sure that makes you proud of supporting Kasim, so please share that pride with all of us.
Tech 09
November 17th, 2009
9:24 pm
“It’s the turnout, stupid!”
Reed could be endorsed by God, Ghandi, MLK and Bobby Dodd and still fall flat on his face if the runoff turnout is low. I expect his brother is pulling overtime at his new part-time job (GOTV).
Will Jones - Atlanta Jeffersonian Exegesis
November 17th, 2009
9:25 pm
Norwood said she “couldn’t recall whether” she voted for her cousin, George W. Bush, then came out with an ad saying she’d voted straight Democratic, including before and after she was an elected Delegate to a Republican convention.
It is revealed: she is a liar…just like her 9/11-committing, draft-dodging closet-queen cousin, George W. Bush.
Kasim Reed isn’t fully fledged and if all true Atlantans pray to G-d that he be guided and inspired, it shall be so.
He isn’t Bush’s cousin: Good enough for Atlanta!
Angry Taxpayer
November 17th, 2009
9:27 pm
Will – you are simply a nut case.
Concerned for Atlanta
November 17th, 2009
9:33 pm
This is really disgusting. Joesph Lowery endorsing an attorney who has spent his career working to deny workers and minorities of their civil rights.
While Norwood was working to improve inner-city neighborhoods, Kasim was working to defend big corporations against workers and minorities who have their civil rights trampled.
And then Lowery endorses Kasim? I guess it really is just about race. I wish I had known before I voted for Obama.
This just in
November 17th, 2009
9:37 pm
Reed has been endorsed by God, Ghandi, and Bobby Dodd, as well as vanilla ice creme, chocolate ice cream, the rock group Cream, strawberry ice cream, strawberry fields forever, Grant Field, Soldier Field and last but not least the Unknown Soldier.
More endorsements
November 17th, 2009
9:41 pm
Earth, Wind and Fire have just announced they are endorsing Reed!
And Water has a press conference scheduled for noon tomorrow!
OMG a spaceship
November 17th, 2009
9:44 pm
A UFO just landed in my front yard! An alien knocked on the door. I asked him if he wanted me to take him to our leader.
He said no thanks, he just wanted to introduce his leader to me, and then the leader let me know that he too was endorsing Kasim Reed.
Then they left. Should I call the Air Force?
problematic endorsement
November 17th, 2009
9:58 pm
According to Galloway, Lowery didn’t endorse Reed or Borders the first time around because they both repudiated the now infamous memo suggesting blacks unite around one candidate.
By accepting Lowery’s endorsement, is Reed now endorsing that memo? Will any reporters have the nerve at tomorrow’s press conference to ask him?
Concerned for Atlanta
November 17th, 2009
10:03 pm
They need to ask him what they hell he’s doing endorsing a candidate who has spent his career fighting to deny the civil rights of workers and minorities. The very thing Lowery used to stand for.
Look here:
http://www.atlantaprogressivenews.com/news/0546.html
Mary Norwood mess up
November 17th, 2009
10:10 pm
LMAO look at all the evil Norwood supporters why have Zell Miller have not support Norwood and Clark Howard….Look what corncern Atlanta that Norwood was working to improve inner city why she sign to close 20 recreation center down in the inner city. Ok Norwood what have she done for 8 years while she was a city council she have done nothing. Thanks Joseph Lowery for endorsen Reed more to come….Early vote for Reed ….Ha Ha Ha whats going on with Mary Norwood campaign I wonder why she voted for Bush and se was a Republican delegate. That why I am LMAO
Speak up mess up
November 17th, 2009
10:15 pm
Come on Mary Norwood mess up, since you are so proud of Kasim, tell us, in your own words, how proud you are of Kasim for defending Cracker Barrel when they engaged in discriminatory practices.
Tell us how proud you are that Kasim opposed the NAACP on this issue.
Mary Norwood mess up
November 17th, 2009
10:21 pm
Ha Ha Ha wow Norwood ask to raise taxes on water fee’s in Atlanta. Reed just bust Norwood out with her record and his record. Norwood does not have a good record. Norwood is going to lose this race.
Speak up mess up
November 17th, 2009
10:23 pm
Mary Norwood mess up, please oh please tell us how proud you are of Kasim and his working in defending Cracker Barrel in their discrimination practices.
Don’t be shy for Kasim. Talk him, and his great work for Cracker Barrel up!
Bunnie Jackson Ransome
November 17th, 2009
10:26 pm
i have been bamboozled into believing a moderately educated, Southern white woman will something for me.
Mary Norwood mess up
November 17th, 2009
10:27 pm
Ok why would you bring up defending Crackel Barrel look Reed was a lawyer that wohat you do represent your client he get paid for that so you need to bring up something that you dont have fact on. Look at Norwood record she sign to close 20 recreation center and also she furlough the police dept. Ok she also ask to raise taxes on the water fee’s. Wow what have Norwood did to make Atlanta better.
Atlanta_Tiger_Fan
November 17th, 2009
10:30 pm
Big surprise that the so-called black leaders are supporting the black guy. Black people only care about color and not experience, obama is case in point!
Speak up mess up
November 17th, 2009
10:30 pm
Mary Norwood mess up, he made a choice to join a law firm, knowing it would defend the Cracker Barrels of the world.
How can we trust him to protect the rights of average working citizens in Atlanta, if he was so willing to represent an organization that repeatedly violated them?
Tell us Mary Norwood mess up
Mary Norwood mess up
November 17th, 2009
10:32 pm
sorry mispell *what correction Teela Ha Ha Ha when the saints go marching in to vote early Reed will win. Ha Ha Ha where is Norwood she running scare where her endorsement why have the teachers endorse Norwood. Why have any other city council endorse Norwood…Norwood dont count all the black votes to get you as mayor. You need the black votes to come out strong for you Norwood
TP4U
November 17th, 2009
10:34 pm
Norwood supporters – Please read mary norwood’s website telling back in 2007 she was going to take care of neighborhood blightness, affordable housing, public safety. Guess what folks? She didnot do anything but do the same thing she is promising now–” I am going to put a task force togehter to do blah …blah…blah! What a liar she is to fool Atlantans–well, we are not fooled or bamboozled. Norwood take your chicken wings and kool-aid. We are not falling for it. Folks you can check it out for yourselves. http://www.marynorwood.org. Again, this is from 2007! Committees, task forces, review–but no ACTION!
Mary Norwood’s Biography
Councilwoman Mary Norwood, Post 2 At-Large, brings a broad and deep record of civic improvement, strong business credentials, energy and integrity to the Atlanta City Council.
Through more than a decade of community activism, Mary has developed expertise in environmental, preservation, zoning, traffic, public safety, housing and homeless issues.
In her years as an activist prior to her election to Atlanta City Council, citywide, she lobbied for over 60 issues and had a 98% track record of success.
As a city councilmember she has worked on numerous issues, including:
* Affordable Housing: Working with the administration to provide affordable housing through a lottery and down-payment assistance program to city employees.
* Homelessness: Has been an advocate for the City of Atlanta and other entities to employ homeless men and women to clean Atlanta’s streets. City of Atlanta’s Solid Waste Division is currently employing homeless men and women from Samaritan House’s Clean Street Teams.
* Neighborhood Preservation: Chaired a task force to address appropriate infill in the redevelopment of the City and has worked with professional organizations in the development industry—led by the American Institute of Architects-Atlanta Chapter—to formulate and propose changes to the City’s Residential Zoning Code to assist with infill challenges.
* Neighborhood Blight: Working with the administration to overcome the obstacles in the present system of code compliance through a potential Code Enforcement Board and Blighted Vacant Building Registration.
* Transportation: Identifying the City’s worst traffic bottlenecks and working with the City’s Transportation Department and the Georgia DOT to resolve them.
* Public Safety: Initiated a review of Atlanta’s drug strategies to address the overwhelming and omnipresent presence of drugs in Atlanta’s neighborhoods.
Mary Norwood mess up
November 17th, 2009
10:34 pm
Norwood campaign in shamble what she going to do now because she only have one endorsement
this just in
November 17th, 2009
10:35 pm
Apollo 13 and Super Bowl XV have both endorsed Kasim Reed.
Reports out of Athens indicate that Uga VII has a press conference for noon tomorrow.
Mary Norwood mess up
November 17th, 2009
10:39 pm
TP4U good job that tell you something Norwood have not prove what she did for 8 years nothing.
Norwood look stop useing blacks votes for granted we are coming out strong for Reed.,
Politically correct
November 17th, 2009
10:41 pm
Any black politicians who have endorsed Norwood?
Any white politicians who have endorsed Reed (other than Barnes from Cobb County)?
Mary Norwood mess up
November 17th, 2009
10:41 pm
Bye Bye Bye Norwood need to drop out the race she is going to lose more endorsement not only blacks endorsen Reed. I bet the teachers union will come out to endorse Reed.
Wow look at Norwood eating chicken wings at Jr Cricket
Good to know
November 17th, 2009
10:42 pm
Glad you brought it up TP4U. If this was from 2007 look at this quote
We’ve all been kept in the dark about our City’s finances. Councilpeople, voters, taxpayers: we all should have been informed sooner.
This shows us that Norwood has been advocating for transparency all along, and didn’t just trot out this line in order to become mayor.
With all the endorsements, one has to ask what promises has Kasim doled out to his endorsees in his quest for personal power?
Bunnie Jackson Ransome
November 17th, 2009
10:43 pm
i like bamboozlin
Mary Norwood mess up
November 17th, 2009
10:44 pm
let sing the song We fall down and Norwood get back ….Ha Ha Ha more endorsement to come for Reed. Norwood take my advice fire your Campaign manager Levit and Zee Bradford.
TP4U
November 17th, 2009
10:46 pm
BTW, State Rep. Ralph Long is a nice guy but he should conduct some due diligence before giving an endorsement based on someone’s actions. Rep. Long showed pictures of the neighborhood blightness in his Georgia House District. Well, what has Ms. Norwood done since 2007 to improve the quality of life of the communities that are suffering from neighborhood blightness. NADA! That wasted endorsement will probably cost him. Will any of the City Council members from Ms. Norwood’s At-Large District 5,6, 7 or 8 endorse Ms. Norwood’s record?
KiddingMe
November 17th, 2009
10:47 pm
Now there is a shocker. Lowery backing Reed? Say it ain’t so. LMAO!
Seth Saltzman
November 17th, 2009
10:49 pm
Beyonce and Rhianna are endorsing Reed tomorrow morning.
mathewisadouche
November 17th, 2009
10:49 pm
Matthew Cardinale is spending every waking hour post links to his not so “progressive” new site. Mathew stop sucking up to Mary and for God’s sake please stop calling yourself a progressive.
Due diligence
November 17th, 2009
10:54 pm
Maybe some civil rights icons should have done some due diligence before endorsing a candidate that willingly defended corporations in their efforts to discriminate against minorities.
AH
November 17th, 2009
10:54 pm
Reed just won the noble peace prize for 2010 for the potential peace that he will bring to the world as mayor of Atlanta.
@Politically Correct
November 17th, 2009
10:54 pm
Norwood has the lone endorsement of one black elected official, State Rep Ralph Long and that is actually the extent of her support. She doesn’t have any other white leaders supporting her.
Kasim Reed, on the other hand, has earned endorsements from the following white leaders; Nan Orrock, Kathy Ashe, Pat Gardner, David Adelman, Karla Drenner, Jim Martin and Margaret Kaiser.
Just thought I’d shed some light on your inquiry.
@AH
November 17th, 2009
10:59 pm
Didn’t I give you Norwood’s campaign address earlier? Go to work for your candidate and get off this thread, bigot.
Teela
November 17th, 2009
11:00 pm
@Mary Norwood mess up: You are truly insane. But we knew that.
But I think the issue here all along is these old black civil (and not so civil in my estimation) rights leaders have always been about the color of skin…theirs. And this infects the asses like “Mess Up”. This is the road these ‘leaders’ have led their flock (sheep) down.
Zombies for Reed!
Mary takes the high road. But that is totally alien territory to many in Atlanta.
Yes, wonder how much ‘beholden’ Reed will have to all these endorsements….
We might find out.
Really
November 17th, 2009
11:04 pm
A real surprise there yet another endorsement for Reed. Anyone stop and think what is behind all these “endorsements”? From Franklin, to Borders, Lowery all part of the same corrupt political machine that has run this city into the ground. Hopefully people will wake up and realize what is happening….Vote for Reed sure and see what happens. Norwood is no saint that is for sure but look and see who is endorsing who, big business, political big wigs and “the machine” standing behind Reed. Neighborhood leaders and people in this city backing Norwood…..what does that tell you?????
Parzival
November 17th, 2009
11:05 pm
The Black people of Atlanta are absolutely terrified of having a white Mayor.
deborah
November 17th, 2009
11:10 pm
Tragedy———>Farce
Parzival
November 17th, 2009
11:10 pm
The rampant corruption, greed, cronyism, and neglect of the once great City Of Atlanta will end when Norwood wins the election. Reed is just another in a long line of Black Politicians ruining the City for personal gain.
The message of endorsements
November 17th, 2009
11:12 pm
Seems the Reed camp is misreading the message these endorsements are sending the average Atlanta citizen. The average Atlanta citizen is starting to see that Reed is the machine candidate. Borders has had ethics concerns. Franklin has had ethics concerns. Young has had ethics concerns. Barnes has had ethics concerns.
The machine is supporting Reed. Not so sure the average citizen is supporting the machine.
Kevrock/Smarty Jones
November 17th, 2009
11:14 pm
Just a matter of time if Norwood doesn’t win…and Afro-Americans are very lite for runnoff elections…If Reed does win expect the same lazy office that is in place and higher taxes for the rec centers he wants to open up…What a joke…but maybe only 4 years of it…
Kris
November 17th, 2009
11:26 pm
Isn’t Lowery black? I would have been shocked if he hadn’t endorsed that loser.
Kasim Reed is a crook just like Campbell!!
I hope that stupid flower wearing bitc*h of a mayor takes her sorry black ass back to Philly!!!!
Badnews!
November 17th, 2009
11:27 pm
Where were all these endorsements during the general election? Maybe now everyone got the Clark-Atlanta memo. However, come Wednesday, December 3rd, there is going to be alot, (and I mean alot!!!), of disappointing folks over there in Cascade…..Secure the bridges, railroad tracks and highways!!! Go Norwood!
Kris
November 17th, 2009
11:27 pm
Kasim Reed = Campbell/Franklin Part III
If Reed wins lets start the recall effort on December 2nd!!!!!
Jamesbrennandoyle
November 17th, 2009
11:29 pm
If you want someone with numerous ethical violations for failing to file financial disclosures….someone who cant seem to pay his taxes on time for three different properties vote for Reed.
If any of you lived in Vine City or English Avenue you would see that the black agenda is not being preserved by the people in power. Its very unfortunate and ironic. Drive around…check it out….the issues are on the street.
Who the hell cares who Beyonce or Rihanna support for Mayor of Atlanta…they do not live here…
This just in
November 17th, 2009
11:30 pm
The number 6 has just endorsed Reed. The color blue has just endorsed Reed, as has the group Color Me Badd, though P. Diddy has strongly suggested in order to maintain street cred that he reject that endorsement LOL
Coincidentally LOL, OMG, and LMAO have all endorsed Reed as well.
Kris
November 17th, 2009
11:30 pm
Socialists = Nan Orrock, Kathy Ashe, Pat Gardner, David Adelman, Karla Drenner, Jim Martin and Margaret Kaiser. They are all pathetic …None of them could never win a statewide election
KB
November 17th, 2009
11:37 pm
Rev. Lowery is the moral compass of Atlanta and the nation. He is a smart, insightful thinker. There is a reason he received the Medal of Freedom. I’m glad he is endorsing Reed. It’s not about the color of the mayor’s skin, it’s about competency and ability to govern.
Chris Mathews is covered in his own spittle because he is drinking, again.
November 17th, 2009
11:44 pm
I am shocked. This just in is too funny. Either way ATL is a ship heading into an iceberg. It matters not the color or gender of the captain. A lib is a lib. I fear that ATL is becoming the Detroit of the South. Very Sad, But every time, every place democrats are allowed to lead for any length of time, thing goes down the tubes. CA, MI, LA, Detroit, Chicago… you get my drift.
Mary Norwood mess up
November 17th, 2009
11:46 pm
Why did Ashe call me to come out Wednesday to vote early for Reed and she is White..Why did see Mary Norwood with a old black lady name Mattie Jackson who just endorse Mary Norwood that lady so old she couldnt see who Norwood was. I bet she gave Mattie Jackson some fried chicken for votes> Norwood trying to use black people for votes. Ha Ha Ha they rush Norwood off the news so quick when they was showing Norwood in the black area I was LMAO at Norwood looking goofy on the news. Mattie Jackson got paid big money just to show her face with Norwood.
Norwood giving black people fried chicken to vote for her
Larry
November 17th, 2009
11:52 pm
Interesting how people keep saying that black folks are scared of a white mayor. The number’s to the election show that more blacks voted for the lone white candidate than whites voted for the three black candidates combined. Black people will vote for who they feel is the best candidate to represent the city white or black. It just so happens that this white candidate doesn’t come off as a very compitent leader.
It is not o.k. that Norwood (when asked) said that she could not remember who I voted for President.
You either didn’t know what answer would be best recieved and needed a day to think about it, which makes me question how genuine you truly are…or you really did forget which raises serious questions about your competency to be the leader a major city.
I just don’t see how anyone who has really paid close attention to the candidates…not who’s endorsing whom, or what color they are, or what color the past mayor’s were…can think that Norwood is the person they would want to represent them and their city.
Mary Norwood mess up
November 17th, 2009
11:52 pm
Look Teela whats going on with your Girl Norwood looking bad on the news.
jim
November 17th, 2009
11:53 pm
atl negro politics continues..you guys are not a minority anymore..just in how many taxes you pay to fund the zoo that the negro establishment has turned atlanta into
downtrodden
November 17th, 2009
11:57 pm
Lord help us all. the more endorsements you have the more favors you owe! These endoresements are just stating the facts reed is part of the machine it is politics as usual and the turnout will determine everything! If i were reeds camp i would be a little scared b/c if u don’t see your opponent trust me they see you! Mary is not a dumb women she is capable or running the office of mayor the same for reed. lets see what the voters say can we all agree on the!?
Really
November 17th, 2009
11:58 pm
Kreher I thought you were smarter than that…….sad. What happened to you looking out for what’s best for the Officers. You endorse another 4 years of no raises, no equipment, poor leadership, and mistreatment by the city. The mayor didn’t need to furlough Fire or Police she used them as a pawn to get taxes raised and cover up the real issues….mismanagement by the mayors office. You really believe reed will be able to hire 700 cops, and keep them? Taking on gangs…..really???? gang free zones…..we all see how well that works with drug free zones….. you know better than to fall for that…..It is a shame you sold out all your hard work, and everything you did for the officers of this city just to hopefully be part of the machine that is killing this fine department.
John
November 17th, 2009
11:58 pm
If there has been a problem for the last 8 years and nothing has been done then that would mean that Mary Norwood has been part of the problem. She was on the council and should have been in the know concerning city government including the city’s finances.
Reed has not been tainted by Atlanta city politics but by state politics. Give the man a shot.
Y.T. Massa
November 17th, 2009
11:58 pm
Dog bites man.
Mary Norwood mess up messed up
November 18th, 2009
12:01 am
Mary Norwood, your biased characterization of Mattie Jackson is ageist.
You are guilty of discrimination.
John
November 18th, 2009
12:04 am
Jim. Is your last name Crowe? It should be because I think you would just a soon take the city back to your “good ole days” instead of to the bright future the city can have with the proper leadership. Mary seems to be an intelligent lady but comes off as clueless when it comes to dealing with city affairs/politics. I ask that you be open minded and consider what is best for the city.
Mary Norwood mess up
November 18th, 2009
12:05 am
Jim i live in Atlanta and I pay taxes and I am going to vote for Kashim Reed Wednesday early vote what do that have to do with anybody pay taxes. Norwood putting out so many lies she cant help herself for doing that because she is not running on any platform. Norwood campaign seem like she is going to quit anytime soon give up Norwood you maken yourself look bad especially you going to the black neighborhood begging for black votes. I remember when a white politician was going out to get black votes in the black communities she left the white people out and was not campaigning in the white communities she lost because they thought she was black people lover Norwood is doing the same thing. I dont understand why she in the black area only I have not seen her in Buckhead, Lindbergh area, Highland area, this tell you something about her she scared that black is not going to come out strong for her. she might get 10% of the black votes Reed might get 30% of the white votes Reed going to get 90% of the black votes and Mary Norwood will get 70% of the white votes. So Mary Norwood lose the election..Na Na Na Na goodbye Norwood Na Na Na HA Ha Goodbye Norwood. Come on and celebrate Reed victory.
John
November 18th, 2009
12:06 am
Is there a candidate besides the choices that are given us that would be aggreeable to all the population
Mary Norwood mess up
November 18th, 2009
12:16 am
Stop the races mess you sound like Teela I bet you are her wow this scary Teela blame Reed that her water meter does not fit Ha Ha Ha Mary Norwood work for the city of Atlanta why have she fix the problem she been knowing about the water situation she been in office for 8yrs this is scary Teela have nothing else to talk about but her water meter she probally does not take baths so why complain about your water meter. Also Reed does not work for the water company call your local water company for customer service issues. Norwood supporter running out of water. LMAO at Teela
Badnews!
November 18th, 2009
12:18 am
For those who are too naive to notice, Atlanta is already in the toilet….you can’t get any worst (Okay maybe Detroit, Newark). Just look around. Tourist, new businesses and new residences do not want to come to Atlanta. Can you blame them? Select Norwood for Mayor and not someone who is endorsed by the political machine. Yes, this is the same group who endorsed Mayor Campbell and Mayor Franklin, and whom created this negative culture we are all suffering in while lining their own pockets. We need change NOW to benefit the growth of Atlanta for all residences – black, white and others! The political machine had their time and blew it…..records don’t lie. Norwood may not be the brightest person in the room but she just happens to be the best of the worst!!! Go Norwood!
John
November 18th, 2009
12:18 am
The past mayors have overseen major progress for the city. The current issues the city faces requires vision. Talk is cheap and trying to buy chicken dinners for folks that are comfortable with the status quo is a low way of getting votes. Run on your record or lack there of
Rabbit
November 18th, 2009
12:26 am
Is “HOPE AND CHANGE” working for you! It is has not worked for OBAMA, that you voted for in PRESIDENTAL ELECTION OF 2009. You may need to rethink the Atlanta vote for YOUR ELECTION in the the runoff.
I hope you get elected, but “HOPE AND CHANGE” WILL NOT
HELP YOU IN THIS ENDIVER.I VOTED FOR THE MOST REDICAL
LIEING PRESIDENTS I HAVE SEEN IN MY LIFE TIME.
Stop the Race Mess
November 18th, 2009
12:28 am
Mary Norwood mess up go back to school and learn how to talk on a blog. Do you even have a water bill? Ooops…you get illegal water in yo baby’s name…
Mary Norwood mess up we’ll give you a shout out when we win!!!!!!
Mary Norwood mess up
November 18th, 2009
12:29 am
Wow they said I am ageist biased look Norwood useing black elderly people for votes why have she gone to Moorehouse and Clark Univ, Spellman, Ga State, Ga Tech and talk with the young people to let them know that you going to put more officer in there area where they are being rob. I only see her in Mattie Jackson block. I drive down 10th Street in the Ga tech area pot holes been there for 8 years and Mary Norwood communities nothing have been done about them pot holes in Ga Tech area that why I am LMAO off at Mary Norwood. Why did Norwood help get a bridge that cost the city tax paying resident millions of dollars the 14th Street bridge wow Mary Norwood we need that money for recreation center that you close and also more jobs, also helping homeless family giving them better housing wow Mary Norwood putting money on a ugly bridge that city tax payor millions dollar. WOW Mary Norwood what are you doing with my Tax money
Mary Norwood mess up
November 18th, 2009
12:32 am
Wow Rabbit what does Atlanta mayor race have to with President Obama race get over it Obama is the President move on and tell your friend Sarah Palin to move on. Like Norwood will move on December 2 when she lose.
Stop the Race Mess
November 18th, 2009
12:35 am
Very interesting that Kasim Reed has not once addressed serious issues that are concern to us all.
All he’s interested in is big time big name endorsements, taking down opponents signs, not paying campaign workers, and most of all, NO RECORD OF HELPING ATLANTA CITIZENS WHEN HE WAS IN THE STATE CAPITOL.
Folks talking about records, if Kasim Reed did nothing for the citizens of Atlanta while in the State Capitol, what on earth would make folks vote for him for Mayor of Atlanta?
Mary you can buy me a chicken dinner any day… the Varsity hot dogs where good too!!!!!
John
November 18th, 2009
12:39 am
Does anyone know how many of Atlanta’s unions have endorsed Mary Norwood?
Stop the Race Mess
November 18th, 2009
12:49 am
Folks, folks what’s up with endorsements? Do endorsements help all the ones that have been layed-off or furloughed?
Ask all of the employees down at City Hall who were furloughed and layed-off how they feel about endorsements.
What has Kasim done for them and their families? Is he going to find any of them and donate turkeys, food, support?
He’s not even talking about it and all of the other issues and concerns we all need to be discussing.
We all will see now won’t we?
Stop the Race Mess
November 18th, 2009
12:49 am
Ask Kasim John.
Stop the Race Mess
November 18th, 2009
1:00 am
Nobody’s talking in defense of City of Atlanta workers.
Know the old saying, don’t cut off the hand that feeds you. Well Shirley, what you got to say about your proud comment stating that you were voting for your past campaign Manager, Kasim Reed?
How many will he lay-off?
Ya’ll better wake up and smell the pay checks. City workers whether you live in Atlanta or not, you better pay attention to this madness.
I know too many people that lost their jobs, cut in pay from the furloughs, City Hall was closed on Fridays. If Kasim is elected, how many more days will City Hall be closed?
STOP THE RACE MESS. Think about it. Can’t even find Kasim to get a chicken box.
Probably out looking for the next big time endorsement he can find…. for a price.
Wow, you owe a lot of folks Kasim…will it be on the backs of workers at City Hall?
Wow
November 18th, 2009
1:28 am
I agree with Stop the Race Mess. I was laid off from the City of Atlanta and I am still unemployed. I have worked for the City for over 15 years. I had a very good record when I worked for the City. I did not agree with the status quo, so I was put on the list to be laid off.
Kasim Reed has not once addressed the issues that need to be addressed. All of the endorsements and everyhting else have nothing to do with the families of lay-offs and furloughs that the City has ruined.
Nobody is talking about that. Here it is Thanksgiving about to be Christmas, and how am I going to tell my kids that I can’t afford Christmas gifts for them?
Kasim Reed give me a good reason to vote for you. And I am black too.
Everybody that works for the City should not vote for you and should convince everybody else they are affilated with not to vote for you because I am very afraid for the ones that are left there at the City. Especially if you become Mayor. And I pray that you are not elected.
Not to ruin other lives like the City has mine. You are not concerned about City workers.
Just who you can impress or get endorsements from.
If you are not elected, maybe you can see how us that are jobless feel.
If folks really care about the City, don’t vote for Kasim Reed.
Mary Norwood mess up
November 18th, 2009
1:35 am
Look at WOW a white Norwood supporter giving out lies and guilt ok you not the only one is laid off in Atlanta go and find you another job. Ask Norwood to build more bridges and fix the pot holes in this city which she have suppose to do in 8 years of her service maybe she would hire you WOW.
Stop giving out guilt that Reed is starving your family. Must be Mattie Jackson neighbor. Well WOW only thing I can say is to call Norwood and ask her to feed your family some of them fried chicken she been eating everyday
Decided
November 18th, 2009
1:47 am
Mary Norwood mess up maybe you need to go back to school and get in all of the english classes you can. Mary Norwood can buy me chicken too. What did Kasim feed all of you all that worked for him for nothing? Better check and see who’s getting paid and who’s not.
Reed ain’t talking about how he is not going to not lay-off. Wow, email me and I will make sure your kids get Christmas presents and food.
We wont wait and hold our breath to see if Kasim will help.
Sparta_Bubba
November 18th, 2009
1:48 am
Wow! If Earth Wind & Fire have endorsed Reed and Water is planning to come out for him tommorrow, then maybe I should vote for him also. And that is spectacular considering I don’t live in the City Of Atlanta.
Of course I agree with Earth Wind & Fire and Water about not wanting to see that whiny, nasal, lying Republican Miss Mary as Mayor of Atlanta. If she can’t be truthful about basic facts like party affiliation (past or present), what else will she hand you a line on? At least Kasim Reed knows and tells you his party affiliation.
Mary Norwood mess up
November 18th, 2009
2:01 am
decided you a fake wannabe Norwood supporter it funny that you changing your name 300 times on here just give up Norwood would lose the mayor race do you know Norwood would need 40% of the black people votes to win the mayor election she not even near that. Black people are going to come out strong for Reed then we got 40% of the white are going to vote for Reed
Just Do It
November 18th, 2009
2:28 am
Mary Norwood mess up ain’t nothing fake about me. Meet you at Fulton County to vote for Norwood.
You’ll see how fake I am. Maybe you are the fake one. Go to bed Kasim mess up.
We’ll all wave at you on Dec. 1st.
Just Do It…… Vote for Mary.
Just Do It
November 18th, 2009
2:32 am
Hey mess up, When you are a Senator in the State Capitol that is far higher than a City Councilperson…So oooooo. What did Kasim do for us in the Senate?
Not a d** thing!
Mary Norwood mess up
November 18th, 2009
2:54 am
He did alot who think who fighting for beltway. I will be there at 8:30 Am early vote for Kashim Reed November 18 and 10 of my friends doing early vote for Reed.
Vote Early for Kashim Reed
Mary Norwood mess up
November 18th, 2009
3:00 am
John why would you believe some coo coo birds who putting lies out there against Reed
Will Jones - Atlanta Jeffersonian Exegesis
November 18th, 2009
3:10 am
KB
November 17th, 2009
11:37 pm
Rev. Lowery is the moral compass of Atlanta and the nation. He is a smart, insightful thinker. There is a reason he received the Medal of Freedom. I’m glad he is endorsing Reed. It’s not about the color of the mayor’s skin, it’s about competency and ability to govern.
Amen.
Carl
November 18th, 2009
4:27 am
What a surprise.
MC W
November 18th, 2009
4:37 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nRKxABJCt8
^This is my own proof that Kasim has *already* told a steaming lie.
TruthBeTold
November 18th, 2009
5:39 am
Kasim Reed will be 8 more years of corruption, financial mismanagement, and underfunded public safety. He is the hand-picked successor to the machine and he will continue to do what the machine does, which is feed the machine the taxpayers money that should be spent on public safety and basic services. If you keep following the same leaders you will end up in the same place.
Atlanta can be a great city, but not by following this group. VOTE FOR CHANGE. VOTE NORWOOD.
Jesse Jackson
November 18th, 2009
6:34 am
If Kasim Reed gives me 1 of those big no bid contracts I’ll endorse him too. Look at how much good the Jackson machine has done for black wealth.
Al Sharpton
November 18th, 2009
6:35 am
If Kasim Reed gives me 1 of those big no bid contracts I’ll endorse him too. Look at how much good the Jackson machine has done for black wealth.
Mary Norwood Mess Up
November 18th, 2009
6:53 am
Just talked to the Jackson machine, I am getting a BIG no bid contract at the Jackson Airport. I am finally a member of the Jackson Machine.
Montrell M
November 18th, 2009
7:15 am
norwood only has 1 endorsement from an African-American, some old uncle tom that doesn’t matter. Kasim wins easy and keeps the mayor’s office run by African-Americans as it should be!!!!
Mary Norwood mess up
November 18th, 2009
7:29 am
Changed her mind, came in from her staff meeting/landscaping job and decided to vote for Mary Norwood!