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The City elections are approximately three weeks away. If the election was held today how would you cast your votes. Please select three of the eight individuals running for council, select one for or against on consumption on the premises and one for or against on the package liquor sales.

***Remember*** the City Election Day is " MAY 5TH " - Get out and Vote!

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Three current Councilman terms will expire in May of 2009, Luther Bratton, Mike Callis, Allen Dwyer plus the Mayor 's term will expire as well. With the City election just months away, who's names will be on the ballot? What is the scoop around town, will there be new individuals running for said seats, if so, what would you like to see as goals of any new candidates or of those running for re-election. Will we see any referendums on the ballot as well? ex: LBTD, New Taxes, etc...

I know the blog is slow right now, but this is a topic that is truly hitting home with many.

What are your thoughts on the economy, what if any changes have you made, and are all these bail outs the answer?

I for one am absolutely stunned by an article that I just read regarding the newest bail out funds for the Auto Industry.

"General Motors to Invest $1 Billion in Brazil Operations -- Money to Come from U.S. Rescue Program"

President Elect Barack Obama appears to be a busy man since being elected to be our next president, keeping in mind he doesn't take office until January, what do you think of what you've seen so far. In this poll you can select more than one answer and the answers will appear in random order each time you view the page.

You may also post a comment below if you wish after placing your vote.

Sound Off - Taxes, Federal Government, Elections - Continued ( III)

With just days until the Presidential election I thought we needed one last post.

The earlier posts combined received almost 500 comments. They have been rather "spirited" at times but everyone has done a great job in staying on topic. I 've learned so much over the past months and hope everyone has done the same by doing their homework before going to the polls. I have truly enjoyed being a part of the previous posts and thank everyone for their participation, especially Prometheus and Daniel.

Regardless of who the winner may be it is important that this country unite as one and support our next President of the United States as this country has a very long and winding road ahead.

Here's your spot to speak your thoughts on these topics, it has been getting rather heated in other areas and felt perhaps this needed it's own space.

I will keep this topic rolling toward the top of the page as long as there are comments being made. Please remember foul language/and personal attacks will not be permitted, now play fair and go for it!.

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Here's your spot to speak your thoughts on these topics, it has been getting rather heated in other areas and felt perhaps this needed it's own space.

I will keep this topic rolling toward the top of the page as long as there are comments being made. Please remember foul language/and personal attacks will not be permitted, now play fair and go for it!.

I haven't seen any discussion about the ongoing Presidential Primary within the Democratic Party. I don't want to start a war here, but I'm curious to know what others in our town think of this fiasco.

First, is there anyone out there who thinks it would be fair bar the delegates from Michigan and Florida from the National Convention? Personally, I think the DNC should be flogged for allowing such a flawed primary process to exist in the first place. How in the world do you disenfranchise (There's that word again) that many voters, especially in such critical states.

YouTube and other online video services are certainly playing a role in the 2008 Presidential Election. Below are some of the best I've seen so far. If you have any favorites leave links in the comments below.

Yes I Am, by will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas

Update:
This one is one of the worst:

To see where the candidates stand on your issues, visit VoteHelp.org.

To see who in the 37148 zip code voted for which candidate, see the Federal Election Commission website.

The May 1st 2007 Elections have come and gone.
How do you feel about the results?

The hard fought Tennessee Senate race is about over. I posted pictures and podcasts for both candidates in earlier posts and I'd like to hear what people think about the race, the candidates and what significance this race has for Portland. Below are podcasts of the speeches both candidates made in Portland.

If what I am seeing on the City web site is correct,
4 of our current councilmens terms will end in May 2007.
With that said...
what would all of you like to see in candidates that may run for these 4 seats.
This could be a real make or break election depending on who fills these "4 out of 7" seats.

This forum would be a good place for readers to post who they support and why. I will give my response below in the comments section of this post.

For those who didn't make it on short notice to hear Ford in Portland, below is a podcast of the speech that he gave at the pavillion in Meadowbrook Park. In the extended entry, there are additional photos and two YouTube videos of a speech he gave in Bethpage.