Comments on: Roy Herron, Community Organizer: A Lay of the Democratic Gubernatorial Landscape http://www.liberadio.com/2009/10/19/roy-herron-community-organizer-a-lay-of-the-democratic-gubernatorial-landscape/ with Mary Mancini & Freddie O'Connell Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:05:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Re-calibrating Projections for 2010 in Tennessee « Roane County Democratic Party http://www.liberadio.com/2009/10/19/roy-herron-community-organizer-a-lay-of-the-democratic-gubernatorial-landscape/comment-page-1/#comment-177143 Re-calibrating Projections for 2010 in Tennessee « Roane County Democratic Party Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:00:49 +0000 http://www.liberadio.com/?p=5596#comment-177143 [...] not seek re-election in 2010. Almost immediately after that announcement, state senator Roy Herron, who had been doing quite well seeking the Democratic gubernatorial primary nod, announced that he would instead seek the Democratic congressional primary nod in the 8th [...] [...] not seek re-election in 2010. Almost immediately after that announcement, state senator Roy Herron, who had been doing quite well seeking the Democratic gubernatorial primary nod, announced that he would instead seek the Democratic congressional primary nod in the 8th [...]

]]> By: Re-calibrating Projections for 2010 in Tennessee » LIBERADIO(!) http://www.liberadio.com/2009/10/19/roy-herron-community-organizer-a-lay-of-the-democratic-gubernatorial-landscape/comment-page-1/#comment-177131 Re-calibrating Projections for 2010 in Tennessee » LIBERADIO(!) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:57:21 +0000 http://www.liberadio.com/?p=5596#comment-177131 [...] not seek re-election in 2010. Almost immediately after that announcement, state senator Roy Herron, who had been doing quite well seeking the Democratic gubernatorial primary nod, announced that he would instead seek the Democratic congressional primary nod in the 8th [...] [...] not seek re-election in 2010. Almost immediately after that announcement, state senator Roy Herron, who had been doing quite well seeking the Democratic gubernatorial primary nod, announced that he would instead seek the Democratic congressional primary nod in the 8th [...]

]]> By: Freddie http://www.liberadio.com/2009/10/19/roy-herron-community-organizer-a-lay-of-the-democratic-gubernatorial-landscape/comment-page-1/#comment-173541 Freddie Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:46:18 +0000 http://www.liberadio.com/?p=5596#comment-173541 It has nothing to do with respect. Kyle has clearly demonstrated some prowess as a power broker in the General Assembly. Do you have a poll backing up your "locked down" assertion? I write this without being either formally or informally affiliated with any of the aforementioned campaigns, and it's based on my personal analysis of the state of the race and the political landscape statewide in which it's taking place. Not one of the candidates hails from significantly East of Middle Tennessee, and 3 of the 5 are straight West Tennesseans, so Memphis is unlikely to pick the winner. Memphis has, in recent election cycles, had much less impact on statewide races than Middle and East Tennessee. If it hadn't been for Memphis politics, in fact, Harold Ford might've changed that, but no such luck. And Gibbons is unlikely to light up an East-heavy Republican primary. It has nothing to do with respect. Kyle has clearly demonstrated some prowess as a power broker in the General Assembly.

Do you have a poll backing up your “locked down” assertion?

I write this without being either formally or informally affiliated with any of the aforementioned campaigns, and it’s based on my personal analysis of the state of the race and the political landscape statewide in which it’s taking place. Not one of the candidates hails from significantly East of Middle Tennessee, and 3 of the 5 are straight West Tennesseans, so Memphis is unlikely to pick the winner.

Memphis has, in recent election cycles, had much less impact on statewide races than Middle and East Tennessee. If it hadn’t been for Memphis politics, in fact, Harold Ford might’ve changed that, but no such luck.

And Gibbons is unlikely to light up an East-heavy Republican primary.

]]> By: Steve Steffens (LWC) http://www.liberadio.com/2009/10/19/roy-herron-community-organizer-a-lay-of-the-democratic-gubernatorial-landscape/comment-page-1/#comment-173539 Steve Steffens (LWC) Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:40:03 +0000 http://www.liberadio.com/?p=5596#comment-173539 Freddie, why no respect for Kyle? !) He has locked down Shelby County already, and it is 40% of the Democratic vote, not to mention that it will be turning out in droves if the Cohen-Herenton race materializes as expected. Also, he is married to one of the most charismatic people in this state (who might have been elected herself) in Sara Kyle. Herron won't play that well in Big Shelby, although he might do well in the rural areas. Cammack was done the day Mark Brown left, Kim could have a shot if she raised some money. Mike? Nice man, but he is Not Ned Ray and his stump-speaking abilities aren't that hot. That's OK, let people underestimate Kyle now; that will change, and change soon. Freddie, why no respect for Kyle? !) He has locked down Shelby County already, and it is 40% of the Democratic vote, not to mention that it will be turning out in droves if the Cohen-Herenton race materializes as expected.

Also, he is married to one of the most charismatic people in this state (who might have been elected herself) in Sara Kyle.

Herron won’t play that well in Big Shelby, although he might do well in the rural areas. Cammack was done the day Mark Brown left, Kim could have a shot if she raised some money.

Mike? Nice man, but he is Not Ned Ray and his stump-speaking abilities aren’t that hot.

That’s OK, let people underestimate Kyle now; that will change, and change soon.

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