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Did anyone attend the debate this morning ? I must say It was very interesting. I was not shocked to see that the Driver crew came up with a man to run who knows nothing about district 2. Mr.Holder stated that he has spent a lot of time talking with the community and knows what they need and want. I had to laugh seeing as this man has not once attended any of the 14 different community meetings, which by the way are held monthly. When I asked him about this he said he has been busy. Busy doing what ? Hanging out with a bunch of bigots and tin foil people. When he was questioned about a couple of statements he made on his application to run. He actually said "I did not say that" No Dumbbutt you wrote it. His excuse was "oh it was a mistake, or that is not what I meant and I skewed the numbers" Yeah,that sounds like someone they need in district 2. He only moved to Belton to run against Gracie Floyd. He lived with his mother before that.I am curious to now if he transfered his kids to the schools in his district or if they are still using his mommy's address..
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Well I've not seen nor heard about this fella before today, and luckily so! His background is typical shaky and misleading as one would expect from the "tinfoils" to support. Someone who misrepresents hisself/herself/themselves, distorts facts and figures to twist the story, etc.
Kinda like the support for Tommy Dunn's campaign, only showing up during a rally and not seen since!
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But Wyatt, Tommy Dunn did win! Don't discount any opponent. You just never know what can happen!
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I guess his supporters showed up at the polls too! Not only did Tommy Dunn win, he crushed the incumbant! He got 80% of the vote in a three person race! Can you say "mandate" Wyatt?
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I guess his supporters showed up at the polls too! Not only did Tommy Dunn win, he crushed the incumbant! He got 80% of the vote in a three person race! Can you say "mandate" Wyatt?-non-sequitur
Nice spin, but . . .
Anyone else find it ironic that Skip decided to wait significantly longer that Michael to concede the race? Anyone else opt to ask why?
/whistles
- SSHM
PS: Here is your hint - Remember I warned folks after June 10th about not knowing who they elected? Dunn is very progressive, if his track record in the community can be used as an indicator. Progressive and Dribble, Inc. don't exactly go together, do they?
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What spin????? The facts speak for themselves. I did mis-speak and say a three man race. I should have said four man race.
The fact of the matter is... The overwhelming majority of voters were tired of Michael Thompson and his actions. They voted and elected the best man for the job. Again... Where is the spin?
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I thought we were discussing the District 2 race. Holder has limited intelligence to put it kindly. Try talking to him. Then ask him why he doesn't have any signs??????? Makes you almost ashamed to be a Republican or an elephant for that matter.
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I guess his supporters showed up at the polls too! Not only did Tommy Dunn win, he crushed the incumbant! He got 80% of the vote in a three person race! Can you say "mandate" Wyatt?-non-sequitur
Yawn Non Sequitter Whoo-hooo 80% of the 15% overall turnout. So that means he got a total of what.....300 votes?? Big Whoopie.
Michael decided early that this campaign wasn't worth the effort to make it a run-off. P*ssing into the winds of apathy and disgruntled Driver-followers really wouldn't motivate ME to run for a chicken-sh*t $10K a year either. Tom Dunn has clearly made known he holds no regard or care for Homeland Park. He insists there is no need to fund the fire department( some sort of personal issue with Centerville vs. HP), to meet with community groups, to direct Sheriff to increase patrols, or to be bothered with problems with old or poor people ( who didn't fund his campaign) in general.
Can you say CAMPAIGN PROMISES ain't worth the paper they're written on?
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I know this thread is about district 2. But 2 things posted here need to be addressed.
"Nice spin, but . . .
Anyone else find it ironic that Skip decided to wait significantly longer that Michael to concede the race? Anyone else opt to ask why?
/whistles
- SSHM"
Mr Gilmer had to wait until Thompson conceded before the option fell to him in the runoff. The runoff was between Thompson and Dunn. Only when Thompson conceded did the option go to Mr Gilmer. BTW I have talked with Mr. Gilmer. He supports Tommy Dunn!
"Yawn Non Sequitter Whoo-hooo 80% of the 15% overall turnout. So that means he got a total of what.....300 votes?? Big Whoopie." (Wyatt)
80% of the people who cared to vote, voted for Dunn. That is all that needs to be said. If HP folks cared so much for Thompson, why wasn't the turnout larger or his vote count larger? I guess folks throughout the entire district did not want another term from Thompson.
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Re; 15% turnout. Isn't it a tragedy that so few of our ciitzens turn out at the polls in any of the districts? We do have a very smaill percentage of the electorate deciding the leadership of our county. But the reality is that whoever gets one more vote is the winner. So getting out the vote is critical.
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I have tried my best to be in the voting percentages..
I may have missed one vote in the past years.
Now it's just deciding WHO to vote for.
The one with the most signs? or the one with the prettiest signs?
I may have missed one vote in the past years.
Now it's just deciding WHO to vote for.
The one with the most signs? or the one with the prettiest signs?
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Queen, If I may be so bold, you are most probably looking at voter turnout in a primary. A primary is not an election--as you must know, it is a party nominating process. I've heard this low voter turnout tossed around a lot. I haven't yet checked figures but I plan to. In a primary only the party base should turn out to vote. At least that's the way I understand it would work if we had registration by party. In South Carolina, a voter chooses the party's primary in which he wishes to participate on primary voting day. Many are eager to change to voter registration by party. Therefore if you registered as an Independent, you could not vote in the Republican primary or the Democrat primary (unless you changed your registration before going to vote). I would think this year there will be a high voter turn out somewhere around 75-80%. This is for the General Election.
A-venter, always for for the prettiest signs.
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Merrymac
Pretty signs would indicate someone with a taste for art or an eye for beauty. Or would BOLD clashing colors to get attention show a smart businessman. You know it does matter right down to the tinest detail.
I am making fun , but I do want everyone to come out and cast your OPINION (VOTE)
Just to toss my thoughts on the lower turnout for primaries... I just think primaries are just as important as the regular election. Some lost their chance to run after the primaries. some good people may have been left behind. 
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This will help answer some voter turn out questions.
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/voting/004986.html
Nicole
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/voting/004986.html
Nicole
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I must laugh,I just heard a comment being said by one of the drivel show listeners.This woman took everything that was said and turned it around. Such as the last question was "What do you like about you opponent?" This woman said that Gracie was asked "what do you dislike about your opponent? She said Gracie was going on & on & on, As to Mr Holder only said a couple of things,because he is to much of a gentleman
She alsoa problem with the elections, people are so stupid they listen to dribbling ,racist,bigot morans.
She alsoa problem with the elections, people are so stupid they listen to dribbling ,racist,bigot morans.
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You can also go to South Carolina Election Commission website for a county by county breakdown. Voter turn out often depends on the intensity and high profile nature of top of the ballot races. I still predict a 75-80% turnout because of the nature of the McCain-Obama presidential race. 2004 saw a 70.5% turn out in the general and 2000 had a 65.77 turn out in Anderson County. Wish I knew how to do that link thing.
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Queen, If I may be so bold, you are most probably looking at voter turnout in a primary. A primary is not an election--as you must know, it is a party nominating process. I've heard this low voter turnout tossed around a lot. I haven't yet checked figures but I plan to. In a primary only the party base should turn out to vote. At least that's the way I understand it would work if we had registration by party. In South Carolina, a voter chooses the party's primary in which he wishes to participate on primary voting day. Many are eager to change to voter registration by party. Therefore if you registered as an Independent, you could not vote in the Republican primary or the Democrat primary (unless you changed your registration before going to vote). I would think this year there will be a high voter turn out somewhere around 75-80%. This is for the General Election.A-venter, always for for the prettiest signs.
-merrymacsc
Point noted, Merrymac - you are quite correct on the primary stats. I hope turnout will be as high as you predict!
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If any of the voters in Dist. 2 have more than a gram of intelligence they will vote for Bill Holder. Obviously, some of you have never been to a council meeting when Bill spoke...very informative and knowledgeable. Bill is a gentleman and you cannot truthfully say that Gracie is a lady. Bill is not a know-it-all arragant person as Gracie is. Bill has the county at heart and Gracie has Gracie at heart. Gracie repeats what King Joe tells her so say.
Continue blasting the Rick Driver show all you want, but Rick and his show are responsible for a large number of voters gaining the knowledge they needed to see through the smoke and mirrors of Preston and his Gang of Five.
If the voters in Dist. 2 are informed they will kick Gracie out like we kicked out Bill McAbee, Larry Greer and Michael Thompson.
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If any of the voters in Dist. 2 have more than a gram of intelligence . . .-prevail
Mister Wilson,
Somehow, I don't even think you meet your own criteria.
... stupid ...
- SSHM
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