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Election Results

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MAY 5TH 2009
(Unofficial) CITY ELECTION RESULTS
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How would you vote?

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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!

To view our online poll click the continue reading link below

2009 City Elections

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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...

Liquor By The Drink... 2009

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Citizens For Change 2009

Questions have been raised as to whether or not
Liquor By The Drink
will be back on the ballot in May. The Answer is...
YES

This Day In History January 20, 2009

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As we've all followed the trail over the last months there are many things to reflect upon, but none more significant than what today will bring. Obama's election has electrified millions of people with the hopes that America will become more embracing and more open to change. Today begins a new day for the people of our great country.
There shall be no easy tasks for this administration with the challenges that lay ahead. More importantly is the need to put down our differences and throw our support behind this President and his administration and pray for new beginnings for a better tomorrow.

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"

How is Barack Obama doing so far??

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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.

Count Down To Election 08

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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!.

HAS YOUR VOTE CHANGED SINCE THE LAST POLL??

2008 Presidential Election

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Sound Off - Taxes, Federal Government, Elections

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THIS POSTING HAS BEEN CLOSED TO ANY NEW COMMENTS, YOU MAY CONTINUE COMMENTING ON THE NEW POST FOR THIS TOPIC

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!.

Democratic Primary

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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.

Best election YouTube videos

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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:

The 2008 Presidential Election

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.

May Elections.... What do you think?

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

2006 Tennessee Senate race

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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.

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4 Councilmen Terms End in May of 2007

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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.

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U.S. Senate candidate Bob Corker came to Portland for the second time in the last six months on Sept. 6 to a crowd of about 450 to 500 at Ralph Cook's Bottom View Farms. The organizers for the event did a great job getting the word out about Corker coming and I'm sure he raised quite a bit of money. People came from Portland and all over the county. Like I did with Ford, I've included a podcast of Corker's speech at Bottom View Farms. Feel free to sound off about the speech and the election in general in the comments below. Like you did in the Harold Ford post, who do you support and why? Also included below is a video of the speech that includes a shot of the crowd who attended.

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I'm glad both U.S. Senate candidates are taking time to stop by Portland. Democrat Harold Ford stopped by Aug. 10 and Bob Corker will be in town for the second time at Bottom View Farms on Sept. 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The cost will be $25.

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.

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