Another poll shows ATL mayor’s race a dead heat
WSB-TV and InsiderAdvantage today released a poll that, like a survey earlier this week, shows the Atlanta mayor’s race in a dead heat: Kasim Reed at 46.3 percent, and Mary Norwood at 46.1 percent.
“What sticks out in this survey to me is the fact that Norwood does well with men while Reed does better with women. A closer examination explains this: African American men are the least likely to vote, based on our analysis, and African American females are one of the demographics most likely to vote.”
Which could give an advantage to Reed, he said.
The WXIA/V-103/Survey USA poll had Reed slightly ahead, 49 percent to Norwood’s 46 percent. – but the lead didn’t exceed the margin of error, and thus wasn’t statistically significant.
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Mary
November 20th, 2009
10:49 pm
Reed has the momentum. I think he’ll win on December 1st. Norwood had everything in her favor coming into this, but hasn’t done much as of late.
Atlanta Jan
November 20th, 2009
10:52 pm
I’ve heard Mary Norwood’s missed several events as of late. She may have broken down once she saw Kasim Reed was up on her.
Reed's losing momentum
November 20th, 2009
11:14 pm
Reed peaked too early. The endorsements are backfiring, and now people are too concerned he is more aligned with a political machine, than with the average voter.
Disappointed
November 20th, 2009
11:57 pm
How is it that the media keep quoting people stating that Kasim was not at the Pride parade and Mary was, when he was very much present. He just happened to be on the ground walking and meeting folks and not on a float. Pictures can be found here:
http://www.kasimreed.com/blog/2009/11/kasim-reed-attends-the-2009-atlanta-pride-parade
And, he has the only openly gay member of the state house, Karla Drenner, avidly supporting him! Get your fact straight, people!!
What if Hitler was black
November 21st, 2009
12:12 am
If Hitler was black he would get elected in Atlanta. Reed is a crook people. Bill Campbell all over again.
Jamesbrennandoyle
November 21st, 2009
12:39 am
If I lived in Midtown or Buckhead….I would probably vote for Kasim Reed. Those areas have their own security (midtown blue, etc). Sure there are issues but they are not that noticeable. I dont live in Midtown or Buckhead, I live in Vine City. I used to experience many problems living on the West Side. Most have subsided due to all the hard work that Mary Norwood has done for the “forgotten section.” People think that this city stops at buckhead, midtown, and cascade. This city caters to people who live in those areas…and unfortunately forgets about neighborhoods like the West End, Vine City, English Avenue, Westview, Oakland City, Capital View, CVM, Sylvan Hills. While the city was ignoring us…MARY NORWOOD never did.
Lillian
November 21st, 2009
1:10 am
Mary, I am African American. You have the votes of myself, entire family, friends and church congregation. Hang in there. You are almost at the finish line. Atlanta knows you are the best qualified for the job.
Raquel Morris
November 21st, 2009
1:34 am
I heard that Reed was broke and has several bounced checks. I think in addition that Mary has the momentum. Her signs are all over the South. She got it going on!!!!
Justin
November 21st, 2009
1:42 am
I’m laughing at how some of you feel Mary has the momentum and Reed endoresments are backfiring. Mary Norwood had a double digit lead over him and now they are neck and neck! Sounds to me like wishful thinking on behalf of the Norwood supporters. GO KASIM REED! WE ARE BEHIND YOU!
This is what you sound like
November 21st, 2009
1:46 am
I’m a Martian and think Alfred E Neuman has done more for my part of town than anyone else. Don’t call me a racist, sexist or even imaginary because I’m voting for an cartoon character. I know what Alfred has done for me and that’s what he’ll do for Atlanta. Alfred is our only hope. Vote Alfred and all will be well, vote for someone else and Atlanta will make the Book of Revelation look like Disney World.
Vote Alfred or you’re an evil horrible person who kicks kittens!
Mark
November 21st, 2009
2:02 am
We need a change and we need Mary! Reed is the same old BS that we had with Shirley.
Agent007
November 21st, 2009
2:22 am
Can anyone prove that Mary actually accomplished anything for the “forgotten” sections of the city? Mary isn’t “change” we can believe in because she’s been in council for a long time.
Yes!!
November 21st, 2009
3:25 am
Saw this being passed around on facebook…
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs117.snc3/16439_182188599699_603524699_2781776_7079855_n.jpg
Shishkebob Warhole
November 21st, 2009
3:28 am
If Blacks say “BLACKS UNITE”, it is politically correct. If Whites say “WHITES UNITIE” it’s racist. Well KMA, and whites had better unite. Reed is a crook. He even sounds stupid when he talks. Can we get someone in office who speaks the English language properly and has some degree of inteligence and obvious education? It ain’t gonna come from Reed.
JJ
November 21st, 2009
4:49 am
I can’t believe all of these crazy Black People supporting Mary Norwood. She will turn back the hands of time. Black people have worked so hard to get where we are today in Atlanta. Why would you vote for someone that can’t even speak that well. She sounds like a Hillbilly. She will be an embarrassment to Atlanta. The Black people that are voting for her will be sorry if she wins.
Rumpole
November 21st, 2009
5:17 am
None of the above.
Shirley Franklin has been a great mayor. This crop (I include the also rans) are ants in comparison – just self-aggrandizing polticians, not leaders. Really a disappointment. I almost never feel so negative about a political race but this one is the contest of the losers. I’ve voted in every election in which I’ve had the opportunity for right at 40 years but I may stay home this time.
David
November 21st, 2009
5:48 am
Go JJ vote Black. It makes no differance who will do the better job. And people want to know what’s wrong with Atlanta.
Twayne
November 21st, 2009
5:55 am
As a former Atlanta Cop, Mary, her main concerned is for the safety of Atlanta Residents, where Mr. Reed just wants to get water in the pools. Great Mr. Reed now you got water in pools, Now who will be there to protect the citizens so they can enjoy it. Mr Reed with backers like former Gov. Barners and a want be like Martin you choices are slim to none. GO FIGHT WIN MS MARY
Derek
November 21st, 2009
6:09 am
JIM GALLOWAY. please tell me how WSB and Insider advantage did this POLL!? First of all the margin of error would have to be outrageous, secondly, how do you target people for a poll in which less than 30% turned out to vote in the General election, because ONLY those who voted then are eligible to vote in the run-off! Since Norwood caputered 46+ percentage of those votes in the first place, I believe your pollsters are making up numbers in their head,,,,
Bill
November 21st, 2009
6:22 am
Derek,
Voting in the general election (first round) is not a prerequisite for voting in the runoff. Any registered voter can vote in the runoff, whether they participated the first time around or not.
Harry
November 21st, 2009
6:27 am
Derek, ANY registered voter can vote in the run-off. There is no requirement that you voted in the general.
The Late Maynord Jackson
November 21st, 2009
6:53 am
This poll is all wrong, it did not include the dead people that the Jackson Machine will have voting for our boy Kasim Reed. Kasim Reed will be a fine mayor in the tradition of BILL CAMBELL, 4 more years.
Derek
November 21st, 2009
7:24 am
Bill, Harry – you can vote if you want, however your vote won’t be counted. It’ll be kicked out and voided. It’s in the GA State Elections Code and it makes sense,if you were too lazy to go to the polls in the General Election, or to vote absentee.Why should you be allowed to affect a run-off election!? By the way , heres the code in case your a wanna be Poll worker who hasn’t been educated on the rules yet, or are too lazy to Google it!
RULES OF STATE ELECTION BOARD GEORGIA ELECTION CODE CHAPTER 183-1-20
Derek
November 21st, 2009
7:26 am
Course I would expect as much from the City of Atlanta elections, they are beginning to mirror Chicago as far as election fraud
PTC DAWG
November 21st, 2009
7:29 am
Any registered ATL voter can vote, and it will be counted….that’s a FACT.
Coach M. Richt
November 21st, 2009
7:29 am
Well, if Derek is right then the polls are completely bogus.
Coach M. Richt
November 21st, 2009
7:35 am
Derek, sorry but I looked up Chapter 183-1-20 and it says absolutely nothing about throwing out votes of those who didn’t vote in the general election. What’s your source?
Tired of the status quo
November 21st, 2009
7:50 am
Mary definitely has the momentum, and will win the election. It’s time for a fresh start in Atlanta. I think it’s wonderful both whites and blacks can unite proudly behind Mary Norwood. Keep it up Mary, you are almost there!
MC W
November 21st, 2009
7:52 am
Jim, you need to kick Derek off for awhile.
Kasim Wins!
November 21st, 2009
7:57 am
With all the endorsements from African-American leaders and Roy Barnes, Kasim will win this race easy! The Atlanta mayor must remain African-American to protect the interests of the minority community. The white people in the city and state will try to keep us down so we need representation!
BILL
November 21st, 2009
8:01 am
A REMINDER TO THE GAY COMUNITY
Mary has been with us from the jump start as was lisa until she sold out for pices of silver , Reed has made it clear, he could care less about the community , look at his backers, Shirley, Andrew, etc all wanting one of thier own to be mayor to protect thier under bidded contracts around city and airport to keep going. do not be fooled by Lisa’s old staff and campain mngrs he is working to save his own hide and future promised job. We were SOLD OUT by Lisa once, NEVER AGAIN
Steve A.
November 21st, 2009
8:05 am
The race is Kaseem’s to lose. This is reminiscent of the Olympics where Atlanta was second to Athens until the final vote when Atlanta won. Kaseem’s experience running campaigns will pay off when December 1 comes around.
BILL
November 21st, 2009
8:15 am
JJ ARE YOU WARNING BLACKS NOT TO VOTE FOR MARY. I tae that as a personal warning to my well being. does that mean YOU are going to rob , harm, kill, etc me if i vote for mary Well that is what the backers of Reed preached,,,,,,,,,,sorry i am voting for Mary just because you warn me not too
atlantagirl
November 21st, 2009
8:15 am
atlantajan: one reason for that is she wasn’t invited (um, can you say set up?).
Ingemar Smith
November 21st, 2009
8:19 am
Polls indicate that this website isn’t representative of Atlanta.
Imagine that!
Chris Murphy, Atlanta, GA
November 21st, 2009
8:19 am
@ jamesbrennandoyle:
The reason Norwood has done so well is that the entire Southside has been ignored by City Hall. But the fact of the matter is that from “Bank head to Buckhead,” from Ben Hill to Ormewood Park, none of us- None Of Us!- can make a simple phone call and expect any level of service from any City department.
Even 911 doesn’t work! We’re going back in time, alright, to the Stone Age. Anyone know how to interpret smoke signals? Oh yeah- there goes another house burning to the ground because 911’s computers and phone system were bid out to incompetents (but they are friends of certain people and we certainly don’t want to embarass them!).
Brother D
November 21st, 2009
8:25 am
The machine is strong. That’s how they have been able to wreck the city. Keep following the machine and you’ll keep getting more of the same.
Vote for change at City Hall.
Vote for Mary Norwood!
BILL
November 21st, 2009
8:30 am
REED peaking early hmmmm maybe he can get job from his airport friends
Marcus
November 21st, 2009
8:33 am
I’m African-American and I am going to vote for Mary Norwood.I urge all Atlantans to set aside the candidate’s race and vote for the person and what they stand for. If that is done, Norwood will easily be the winner. The only thing Mr. Reed has going for him is that he is the black candidate in a city comprised largely of blacks. WE need to do the right thing and vote for Norwood. She will simply do a better job for ALL of us.
The Jackson Machine
November 21st, 2009
8:34 am
We have this in the bag our man Kasim Reed will get 51% all we need to know is how many votes that white girl gets. Vote for Cambell-Reed early and often.
JJ
November 21st, 2009
8:37 am
Please, don’t vote for that HILLBILLY Mary Norwood.
Terrence Poole
November 21st, 2009
8:41 am
We must have a black mayor to keep the center of power in the hands of blacks. I don’t care who is the better candidate. It all comes down to who is going to look after me and the people I associate with, If it is between a white woman and a black man, the black man gets my vote on two counts. Norwood will bring too much change to Atlanta government. We need to leave well enough alone.
Jamal
November 21st, 2009
8:44 am
I’m voting for Norwood.
Elector
November 21st, 2009
8:56 am
The mayor’s race is not a horse race where serious people are only interested in who is ahead or behind. It’s about the quality of our life here in the city. It’s about whether our streets will be safer, corruption will be rooted out and competence brought to the running of the city. It’s vitally important that we all focus on the real issues not on the silliness of politics.
SWest Atl
November 21st, 2009
8:56 am
Looking at jamesdoyle’s comment, I agree. For those of us South of 20, Mary was always here to help. She’s already proven her support for this area, so supporting her is easy.
Norwood paying Bloggers
November 21st, 2009
9:03 am
Look Norwood paying her staff to come on here to scare Reed Voters.
We are united 100% behind Reed. The same person on here is using different name to scare Reed supporters. Why Norwood poll number have move up since primary an Reed have move up in the poll.
Norwood campaign is in shamble beside they talking about Reed remind them of Campbell look who one of Norwood campaign manager is Zee Bradford who worked for Bill Campbell this tell you how Norwood campaign is in shamble.
By the way it was around 100 white people at Reed get out the vote rally
so white people are backing Reed also.
FlyboyATL
November 21st, 2009
9:07 am
In regard to the LGBT vote, a comparison of two events took place in Midtown last week really tells the story.
LGBT Atlantans for Norwood, a group consisting of Atlanta’s top LGBT civic leaders and professionals, hosted an extraordinarily successful and standing-room-only rally for Mary at Amsterdam Bar and Cafe’ on Wednesday night. Approximately 500 atttended. The audience were men, women, black, white, latino, asian, young, old, Democrats, Republicans, Independents…an incredibly diverse mix of people from all walks of life and every economic level. It was a genuine rainbow collection of people that shows how Mary Norwood can bring together and unify this city. The atmosphere at this event was electric with enthusiasm, perhaps even more so than at some of the Obama events held in this same venue last year.
On the other side of Piedmont Park Friday evening, a similar LGBT event was held for Kasim Reed at Einsteins. Less than a hundred people attended, The atmosphere was muted, and the audience consisted of an array of tired old political hacks, straights, and the usual cast of characters who always embrace the status quo. Yawn.
Mary Norwood, who is the parent of a gay child and longtime advocate for LGBT rights, really understands the needs of the LGBT community. She is “Atlanta’s PFLAG Mom” and she is deservingly going to carry the LGBT vote by substantial majority. Mary has our back and we have hers.
Walter
November 21st, 2009
9:07 am
I don’t live in Atlanta, but it will be very interesting to see if Obama has really led us into an era of post-racism, as many pundits say has occured. My guess is that it will be business as usual and that blacks will vote for a black candidate. Very sad.
Bill Campbell
November 21st, 2009
9:09 am
If you like the job I did, vote for the machine.. VOTE FOR REED…
Warren
November 21st, 2009
9:09 am
The mayor race is not about whats best for the city,but whats black for the city.”Change” how do you feel about it now….
Norwood paying Bloggers
November 21st, 2009
9:12 am
Ok, If Norwood was in the black area why she sign to close 20 recreation center in the black area that really need them and also she help close 8 firestation down the black area in Atlanta. Because someone show they face in your area dont mean nothing I bet she was in your area to see how she was going to chase people out there homes once she become mayor. Where was Norwood when that African girl was kill at Clark Univ. I see she didnt make a statement about that crime she has been in the city hall for 8 yrs an have done nothing. Now I see her saying what she going to do once she become mayor. Tell me Norwood what have done in the SW of Atlanta, just dont show up for votes in the SW.
Back to comment at 9:03
November 21st, 2009
9:12 am
Whoever wrote the post “Norwood paying Bloggers” is an inarticulate fool that can’t think, spell, or put together a cogent thought. You portray the worst of the black stereotypes- ignorant, paranoid, and every bit as racist as the Klan ever was.
Teela
November 21st, 2009
9:14 am
@SWest Atl: my experience also as a 40 year resident. She ain’t perfect, but she’s certainly not what we have had in City Hall for a long time….She’s someone who will clean shop.
And Mary will represent ALL Atlantans…not just a section of citizens. But then most here know that.
Mary all the way
November 21st, 2009
9:18 am
Not true that blacks will vote for Kasim.. I and many of my friends and neighbors will be voting for Mary…WE WANT CHANGE! WE ARE ALL BLACK….
Go talk to employees at City Hall…The City needs Change folks..don’t cut off the hand that feeds you..
Wher was Rev. Lowery and others when they layed-off all those folks at City Hall..who is gonna feel their families and help them out?
Politians don’t endorse politians folks!
GO MARY!!!! and we are all Black!!!!!!!
Mary all the way
November 21st, 2009
9:20 am
Kasim pay your workers! Stop abusing women! Tell us about the incident at Howard Kasim!
GET AN EDUCATION
November 21st, 2009
9:33 am
Reeds opening the centers so he can gain the black vote and Norwood’s crying about safety because that will win her the white vote.
If either of these candidates once mentioned education they’d get my vote. They both think more police and rec centers are going to do the parenting. Georgia ranks 46th in education and until they address childhood pregnancy and the cycle of poverty nothing will ever change in this city.
How about you take the millions you’re wasting and pay for good teachers and new schools? How about you give these kids an opportunity to make things better? Because right now on my corner they’re making more money dealing than working at some fast food restaurant with no opportunity for growth.
Jason
November 21st, 2009
9:37 am
Derek,
Throwing out votes is IMPOSSIBLE if they’re not cast provisionally. Once a person is given a card to stick in the voting machine, there is no way to connect an individual to a particular vote. The voter card doesn’t not encode who you are, just that the bearer of the card is allowed to vote. Once a vote has been cast, the card is invalidated and may not be reused until an election official resets the card. So if it turned out that someone who voted wasn’t eligible, there would be no way to determine which votes was their’s. For provisional ballots, yes, if it is determined the voter is ineligible, the vote could be thrown out but provisional ballots are only given if the person doesn’t show up on the voting roll for the polling location and has nothing to do with previous votes.
Georgia law does not make any connection between a person voting in a general election and a runoff. Also keep in mind that in some states passing incorrect information about election dates and eligibility is a crime. Hopefully Georgia will soon make it a felony so that people like you who want to con American citizens of one of their most basic rights will serve time in prison. Our nation has lost countless brave men and women fighting to preserve our rights and their sacrifice shouldn’t be sullied by a troll trying to win a few points for their chosen candidate.
@GET AN EDUCATION
November 21st, 2009
9:42 am
Atlanta Public Schools is not under the control of the mayor. There is nothing the mayor can do to build new schools or hire better teachers. That is under the control of the Board of Education, which is 100% independent from the mayor’s office. So you could vote for an imaginary candidate who was the best school administrator on the planet and it would do no good since they’d have zero control over anything education related.
While I absolutely agree that the cycle of poverty needs to be broken, in this election for mayor, education is a moot point.
Raquel Morris
November 21st, 2009
9:45 am
@Reed’s losing momentum-
You are so right about Kasim’s endorsements backfiring. Voters can see that they are just the same old political games as usual – games which have not benefitted us. The people endorsing Kasim are just recycled politicos who have failed to address our problems for years.
Besides, no endorsement in the world can make up for connecting with voters one-on-one, a political skill Kasim completely lacks. Seriously, Kasim. Stop having concerts and parties for yourself and walk the darn district!
As usual, the political machine discounts the ability of voters (including Black voters) to think for themselves. Why would anyone care at all who Andy Young is supporting, if they know from their own experience that the Machine has negelected them while Mary Norwood has offered solutions?
HandsomeDan
November 21st, 2009
9:56 am
Old Georgia,
Your comments are as transparent as glass. You are obviously a Reed supporter trying, like a number of others, to stir up racial emotions of all readers with your comments. Enough with your filth.
My vote on December 1st will have nothing to do with race, but will be a result of Mary spending more of her time in my SW Atlanta neighborhood and understanding the problems than Mr. Reed ever has.
DWL
November 21st, 2009
10:10 am
If anyone has any doubts about Reed and his supporters, Maynard Jackson’s daughter summed it up when she called Mary Norwood a “moderately educated, Southern white b*tch.”
Obviously, that racist, but as usual it’s the other side claiming racism. Lord knows the rapture would happen if the opposite side said something similiar.
Norwood paying Bloggers
November 21st, 2009
10:11 am
FlyboyATL
November 21st, 2009
9:07 am
In regard to the LGBT vote, a comparison of two events took place in Midtown last week really tells the story.
LGBT Atlantans for Norwood, a group consisting of Atlanta’s top LGBT civic leaders and professionals, hosted an extraordinarily successful and standing-room-only rally for Mary at Amsterdam Bar and Cafe’ on Wednesday night. Approximately 500 atttended
Look flyboy I seen it on every news station that Norwood had around
200 attend her event stop lying she didn’t have 500 another paid Norwood staff on here lying. Galloway please get the fact about Norwood events.
Harry
November 21st, 2009
10:13 am
Thank you, Jason!
Norwood paying Bloggers
November 21st, 2009
10:19 am
Ha Ha Ha teela is using different name on here to scare reed voters away from him but it not working and also Teela talking about Reed get less people his rally I was watching chanel 2 news an they said Reed have over 700 people at his get out the vote rally.
Teela why the poll show Reed 46% in the poll did Norwood have 46% of the vote since October primary election an Reed came from 10% to 46% now
wow what a sorry Norwood staff she have.
Norwood paying Bloggers
November 21st, 2009
10:24 am
Norwood is still low in the poll why have her poll have not move.
Teela is a racist white woman who work for Norwood campaign office she was paid to blog on here everyday pretending to be black and to tell eveyone she live in the Sw of Atlanta only if she had brian that people are seeing racist comments she is puttin out on Reed on here.
Teela stated that she was at Norwood office working the phaone …Then Teela stated that she call Norwood office several time to complain to Norwood staff that Jim Galloway spreading false facts about Norwood.
Teela is a big liar an she knows that I know she is working for Norwood
re:"Norwood paying Bloggers"
November 21st, 2009
10:27 am
I’m a black man and must say that you are an embarrasment to our race. Seriously, man- if you can’t speak english, don’t even try to put your words on this post. You make all of us look stupid. Time for you to shut up and stop damaging everyone’s perspective of us. You’re undoing a lot of hard work with your idiotic, grammatically flawed rants.
Norwood paying Bloggers
November 21st, 2009
10:29 am
You’re right. I need to go back to selling them rocks- it’s what I does best.
Raquel Morris
November 21st, 2009
10:30 am
I’m proud of Mary’s support across Atlanta, including in the LGBT community.
http://projectqatlanta.com/news_articles/view/mary_norwood_fundraiser_packs_midtown_gay_bar?gid=4394
Atl Resident
November 21st, 2009
10:37 am
Old Georgia
November 20th, 2009
11:02 pm
I really hope white’s unite behind Mary Norwood. Let’s get these blacks out of office.
Whoever the hell this is needs some deliverence. Besides, if Kasim getting all these endorsements Norwood obvisously has some issues.
Norwood paying Bloggers
November 21st, 2009
10:45 am
Racist Norwood campaign staff especially Teela using different name on here and also she using my name to make me sound like I am dumb.
Galloway check some of these racist comments and they need to be deleted,
Teela is a racist white woman who working for Norwood campaign.
Vote for Reed
FormerNorwoodStaffer
November 21st, 2009
10:45 am
I worked for Mary for a few years and let me tell you she seriously lacks focus and wants to capture power for the Northside. She’s only using the Southside as a launch pad. Case in point, the Watershed audit that Mary spearheaded was pushed by Justin Weideman’s engineering firm, he wants to get in the mix and do some of the business, but I guess he’s afraid of the real procurement process.
Mary’s good at engaging people, but once she gets the information she doesn’t formulate good policy or engage the proper stakeholders to get action. Like the vacant property code enforcement issues. Mary has a spreadsheet that she enters the addresses into and that’s about the extent of it. Never has she lobbied the state to review Georgia’s strong property rights laws to be reviewed and the effects they have on the city of Atlanta. If these laws were changed, Atlanta could seize properties easier and use them for affordable housing programs, green space etc. The same goes for the traffic studies she conducted, they yielded nothing. No lobbying for federal funds, not even a proposal for new city dollars to improve – just another dtatbase was created. Databases and resolutions have gotten us nowhere. I used to work for Mary and all we did was piggyback on legislation with other councilmembers, mostly Lamar Willis and CT Martin. The bottom line is, Mary’s an ok person. I wouldn’t even say she’s genuinely a nice person, nice people respect everyone – not just thoughs that can help you.
Mary doesn’t understand the real work that it will take this city forward. She barely understand the political side. There’s a reason why she’s never chaired a committee (neither under Woolard or Borders), its because she’s an ambulance chaser, she just runs behind whatever the hot issue of the day is. She has never seen an issue through the legislative process and she doesn’t have the respect of her colleagues to get anything done. I don’t want someone trying to learn the job on the spot if they’re elected. Mary only garners support of blacks because she promises, but where have her promises led us?
I want a leader, some one with a record of getting things done.
That person, is our next Mayor Mohammed Kasim Reed. And I hope an ignorant Norwood backer gets on here and blasts him for being a Muslim.
FormerNorwoodStaffer
November 21st, 2009
10:51 am
Because he is clearly a Christian, not that there’s anything wrong Islam. Just tell the truth Norwood and supporters and stop spread lies on these blogs.
Gay voters for Reed
November 21st, 2009
10:57 am
I am white gay man
I am voting for Reed
I am supporting Reed
I am endorsing Reed
BILL
November 21st, 2009
10:57 am
jjj my man i would rather vote for a hillbilly as u call Mary, than someone being pushed on a race card and being pushed by proven crooks in the city Shirley, Andrew, Jacksons, and John they are afraid someone will check the contracts they were awarded that the bids were rigged
better check facts Mary is not a hillbilly
JamesBrennanDoyle has a vested interest in Norwood
November 21st, 2009
10:58 am
You make me laugh. Vine City “used to have” a crime problem? Is your head stuck in a can of beans? It STILL has a crime problem. James Brennan Doyle owns rental property in the area and probably, like other people who bought there, he is losing his butt bc people are (rightfully) afraid to live there. Mary can pay little visits all she wants, but it won’t help. The area needs more police patrols and Mary–who has admitted publicly that her neighborhood relies on private security patrols–doesn’t understand or care about public safety and the police patrols the rest of us rely on. If she did, the city would not be in the mess it is in today. THE WOMAN HAS HAD 8 YEARS TO MAKE THINGS BETTER AND SHE HAS FAILED.
Kasim Reed
November 21st, 2009
11:16 am
Here is why you should vote for me. I am going to take this city in the same direction as the last two mayors. I will promise you things I knoiw I cannot deliver on my own. When I cannot deliver, I will blame the city council. When they fight back with facts I will distract you with racially tinged excuses about how my critics are mad because a white woman is not mayor. As for public safety, You wil continue to get the same level of service. I may add some additional police, but I will hire a chief who is more concerned about keeping his job than actually trying to police our city better. As for those of you on the southside who feel you are being ignored, That will remain the same. I need you right now, and in return for your vote, I will open a swimming pool or two. That should keep you happy for a while. If that does not keep you quiet, I will raise the point that “THEY” do not care what happens to the Southside, and I am here for you not “THEM”. Oh and by the way, I am only courting the gay vote to get elected. This is not bad. “THEY” are wealthy and politically active. I need some of their votes. The southside may come out and vote for me, but I need money, and the Southside will not carry the day for me. To all of you who are undecided, remember this. I am the safe candidate. You know what you are getting from me. Mary on the other hand is a different face. she will bring a new voice to city hall. she may even decide to bring in people who care about the city and what happens to it. Is that what we want? Not me. Give me the same ol’ stuff year after year.
BILL
November 21st, 2009
11:16 am
hmmm i was at amsterdam and it was well over 500 that came in at different times, i stopped by eisteins and see 50 if you count the waiters and staff now i did see Lisa S CAMPN MANAGER there holding court with some of his pals but went back to amsterdam and what do you know guess where pals went comments made he is trying to get job but most people are wise to him
run do not walk away from him
Fake Kasim Reed Comment
November 21st, 2009
11:32 am
Wow Galloway look what one of Norwood supporter wrote on the blog:
Norwood paid staff Teela is spreading fake Kasim Reed blogg comments
Kasim Reed
November 21st, 2009
11:16 am
Here is why you should vote for me. I am going to take this city in the same direction as the last two mayors. I will promise you things I knoiw I cannot deliver on my own. When I cannot deliver, I will blame the city council. When they fight back with facts I will distract you with racially tinged excuses about how my critics are mad because a white woman is not mayor. As for public safety, You wil continue to get the same level of service. I may add some additional police, but I will hire a chief who is more concerned about keeping his job than actually trying to police our city better. As for those of you on the southside who feel you are being ignored, That will remain the same. I need you right now, and in return for your vote, I will open a swimming pool or two. That should keep you happy for a while. If that does not keep you quiet, I will raise the point that “THEY” do not care what happens to the Southside, and I am here for you not “THEM”. Oh and by the way, I am only courting the gay vote to get elected. This is not bad. “THEY” are wealthy and politically active. I need some of their votes. The southside may come out and vote for me, but I need money, and the Southside will not carry the day for me. To all of you who are undecided, remember this. I am the safe candidate. You know what you are getting from me. Mary on the other hand is a different face. she will bring a new voice to city hall. she may even decide to bring in people who care about the city and what happens to it. Is that what we want? Not me. Give me the same ol’ stuff year after year.
Vote for Kasim Reed
Gay voters for Reed
November 21st, 2009
11:36 am
Bill is spreading lies it was 200 people at Amsterdam Bar & cafe
Gay voters support Reed
BILL
November 21st, 2009
11:36 am
glen glen you never could count when the counting mattered you then get mad at us when we would not donate, why would we donate when your gal Lisa sold us out good luck in your new city out west
Cutty
November 21st, 2009
11:37 am
Will someone please provide one tangible thing Mary Norwood has done in 8 years on the City Council? Walking through SE Atlanta, Kirkwood, and SW are all fine, but showing your face and getting results are two different things. Why isn’t her legislative record posted on her website? All she says is that she fought the developers. How so?
Atl Resident
November 21st, 2009
11:38 am
With a tight a economy, crime, job losses, homeless, flood victims why are people on here even saying racists comments about having new mayor? This city needs good leadership with good people in place no matter what race. There needs to people in place that can get the job done. So much ignorance still exists and most of those that are ignorant won’t help or just can’t help. So they need to do one thing and just shut the hell up if there’s nothing better they have to say.
Gay voters for Reed
November 21st, 2009
11:39 am
Bill why Norwood polls have not move in the pass 2 months, Reed is gaining more Gay voters in the Midtown area.
Gay voters support Reed
Norwood campaign manager Levit attacking Reed and his supporter on the blogg
November 21st, 2009
11:43 am
Norwood people are on here attacking Reed and his supporters on the blog,
Jackalope on here is Ramon Levit which is Norwood campaign manager
Teela is a paid Norwood staff
November 21st, 2009
11:50 am
Teela are you going to watch the mayor debate an watch Norwood mess up on the debate.
Reed please tell Norwood I said hello
North Fulton
November 21st, 2009
12:00 pm
The south side of Atlanta doesn’t matter a lick. The affluent blacks determine who the mayor is going to be. It’s been that way for nearly four decades. Nothing has changed. Welcome Mayor Reed.
Newv numbers spell trouble
November 21st, 2009
12:03 pm
These numbers can’t be making the Reed camp happy. With all the endorsements the Reed camp had to be anticipating a bump to at least 55%-45% in his favor. If anything, the Reed numbers are regressing after these endorsements.
Now the Reed camp has to figure out if the numbers are a rejection of what voters perceive as machine politics, or are the numbers a rejection of Reed himself.
Dreadest
November 21st, 2009
12:05 pm
Nobody will probably read this after sifting through all the BS I’ve read on here since the beginning of the thread… I won’t be sure who I’m voting for untill the day of the election. Because you never know what new information may become available. One thing is certain. There are some people posting on here for both sides who are apparently uneducated and racially biased in one direction or the other. Sad sad sad… To those people, I know it’s your right to vote, but I hope you get hit by lightning or a bus or something on your way to the poll.
Please, read this
November 21st, 2009
12:27 pm
Will someone please provide one tangible thing Mary Norwood has done in 8 years on the City Council? Walking through SE Atlanta, Kirkwood, and SW are all fine, but showing your face and getting results are two different things. Why isn’t her legislative record posted on her website? All she says is that she fought the developers. How so?
The choice
November 21st, 2009
12:35 pm
Even if you take the hype from both campaigns to the extreme, you are left with this choice. Do you want the dullard who will fight for the PEOPLE or the slickster who will fight for the POLITICAL MACHINE?
Ray
November 21st, 2009
12:40 pm
Deadest ….Sorry I already early voted for Reed
Offended
November 21st, 2009
12:43 pm
JJ calling Mary a Hillbilly? Gee, that’s racist! But hey, its ok since she’s white right???
Jim
November 21st, 2009
12:45 pm
Please…
People of either race NEED to stop claiming to be something that you are not to make the other race look bad/ racist.
We need to stop doing this people.
Austin
November 21st, 2009
12:48 pm
If you know anything about the make-up of city government, you would know that Mayor Franklin did NOT make the decisions that many of us chastise her for. The decisions/ votes are actually made by City Council (Which Mary Norwood has been a part of for years).
That’s what we call “MORE OF THE SAME”
That leads me to say…
Reed for Mayor!
Robert
November 21st, 2009
12:49 pm
For goodness sake people….
Mary Norwood didn’t even graduate from high school!
How can she lead this city?!?!?!?!?
Pamela
November 21st, 2009
12:50 pm
I’ll take the better of the two…………….
Kasim Reed for Mayor of Atlanta
Lisa
November 21st, 2009
12:52 pm
Please stop with the racists remarks,
that goes for both sides.
In my opinion, Mary Norwood is willing to do whatever it takes to get elected. Even if it means lying to the citizens of Atlanta.
Go Kasim Go!
Andrew
November 21st, 2009
12:54 pm
Has anyone looked into the major contributors of Mary Norwood?
Rumor has it that Dianne Cohen, a current commisioner for the Department of Parks and Recreation , and her family are backing Mary financially in exchange for the position of Chief Operating Officer or Cheif Executive Officer if she wins.
Do your homework folks.
We really need to take a look into possible ethics violations.
George Bush
November 21st, 2009
12:56 pm
Why does a well dressed highly educated and gainfully employed by one of the most prestigious law firms in the country young man have to be slick ? not sure what that means?? Anyway please have the candidates show their legislative record, what have they done ? ..I do not mean lip service or walking into a neighborhood and saying i feel your pain (Bill clinton) we need to not be so cheaply bought..I have at least seen a legislative record on Mr REED..Ms Norwood has never even introduced legislation of any merit from her position on council .. That bothers me greatly and her supporters do not offer one because quite frankly she does not have one bless her heart !!! and i am a twice elected prez REPUB ….now take that ATL
Andrew
November 21st, 2009
12:57 pm
Dreadest,
MARK MY WORD…
If Mary Norwood wins, DIANNE COHEN will have one of the two previously mentioned positions. That’s why they are financially backing her. In exchange for them.
MARK MY WORD!!!
This needs to be called out