Jackson Jambalaya

I cannot vote for any of those persons for Mayor. I could not have voted for Dale Danks, either.
Are there NO better persons than those listed for whom we could vote?

It is pitiful.

I see three decent candidates.

IT wouldn't let me vote for Chokwe more than 1 time. This poll is rigged.

Greenville elected a white guy.

Paul Mitchell, haha, too funny.
Thanks for the chuckle!

Where is JONATHAN LEE?

Objectivly look at this list, then look at the City Council and the BOS. Is this the best leadership the black community can offer? Really? This is it?

Where is the only CANDIDATE that would be a great mayor...Robert Gibbs?

So did Lexington and Greenwood 9:24, but they ain't Jackson. Our blacks are light years ahead in the reverse racist game than these towns.

I didn't include Robert because he will not run. Period.

Where is Jonathan? He IS running.

Same with John Horhn.

Jonathon Lee is by far the best candidate. You need to get to know him.

You need to start this bitch over and reload.

Jonathan should be listed, but he will have a tough time. He may not be "black enough" for some "voters". The fact that he is articulate, successful businessman, involved in the community, family man, etc, will not matter to some of these AA's steeped in hate of the white man.

You know the type: they hate us, but can't move to our neighborhoods fast enough.

Wrong 10:00 a.m. A few years ago Greenville was the third largest city in Mississippi, behind Meridian and Jacktown, and with a minority population rivaling that of Hinds County. Additionally, Greenville has a really strong, active and often viable cadre of black-cause groups and alliances. Jackson is in total disarray. Greenville's groups that advocate socialism, dependency and grants are somewhat organized. I say that to reming you that Greenville, against all odds and in spite of the fact that these strong alliance groups pound the streets, elected a white, retired banker after some years of black administration. Bennie is also a frequent visitor. If Greenville can do it, why can't Jacktown. According to Greenville's new mayor, he got a large percentage of the black vote. There should be whites other than Ben Allen on the ballot. And, are there no blacks that aren't criminals or closely associated with criminals who could be listed?

What other whites? Jackson will never elect a white Mayor. EVER. Allen, a Repub, was elected Pres of the council by 6 Dems, 5 of which are black. He could nou win. What white people? Jeff Good? Malcolm? What white people? Name them? Give me a break.

Johnathan Lee would be the best of all on your list. Get to know him and you will agree

Where the phuck does the dreamer at 10:23 live? Jackson is a big city. Greenville, Greenwood and Lewxington are not. In small towns, everybody DOES know everybody, hence a white can get elected.

Our "big city" has too many Jim Evans, Kenneth Stokes, Chokwe Labooger hate messengers to ever elect a white person. They hate us.
Personally, I don't give a shit what the blacks think about this or anything.

They are too busy grabbing their crotches and acting stupid for their peers.

Please enlighten some of us on Jonathan Lee .

He sounds like a good choice, but many aren't familiar with him.

(Not that we vote in Jackson anymore) anyway.

Although most have left, some still wish to see Jackson recover from the idiotic government of the last few decades.

So true 2:45 .

As usual, the Black's got what they wanted, ( In this case, The City of Jackson) .... Look at what they have done to the Capitol City of Mississippi.

Actually few people know who Lee is. I couldn't even find him on google last week when I was trying to find the Jackson chamber (not the greater chamber). I'm not taking his lead seriously as its probably just a few people doing it. Like the Ron Paul crowd.

I'll put it to you this way Shadow, the Green and Chokwe crowd has been giving the Sheriff grief for hiring too many white people. I kid you not. If its not all black, you're a sell out. They really think this way and want it that way. Just look at how EC Foster was treated when he got beat. Look at how they treat Joyce Jackson. They even call Peggy H-C a sellout.

2:45 I agree with most of your post, but this is NOT a big city. 24-hour news radio stations, headquarters for a Fortune 500 company, Pulitzer-prize winning newspaper, major league sports teams (even with a championship) - all missing here.

Is this the Mr Lee who owned the auto parts mfg in Morton that moved to Mexico?

I'm not sure that Jonathan was affiliated with the plant in Morton, that was his late father John Lee. Nevertheless, Jonathan has been involved in the community for sometime. In fact, I know he's on the Board of Directors of Baptist Hospital in addition to serving as the former Chairman of the Jackson Chamber of Commerce. I was not aware that he was considering a run for Mayor, but I hope it's true. He's a young bright guy that seems to be pretty grounded.

There are several excellent potential black mayors. Unfortunately they all moved to Madison a few years back. A white, asian, hispanic or whatever floats your vote mayor can get elected, just need the right coalition and message.

Spoken like a true clueless Madison ex Jacksonian. You need to get out in town and around. I am black. If you think any race other than mine will get elected Mayor you are clearly in a fog. Won't happen. Too much for us to lose.

I put it like this the wrong mayor will break the last straw this city sits on . Jackson can elect the best candidate even if he is white , the reverse racism and ignorance has to stop. Jackson had plummeted with this blacks only mentality . Disclaimer I am black , just sensible and realize that this is Jacksons last shot.

Anon 9:22; What else is there for you blacks 'to lose'? If you think electing a white person will cause you to lose some of what you've achieved, please identify what that might be. Actually 'you' have nothing LEFT to lose. As 'you' circle the toilet bowl, do you really care which race throws you a life line?

If Greenville can reverse a decade of poor black leadership, and at the same time stifle Bennie's involvement in the mayorial race, it can be done elsewhere. It was a triumph for a once-great Delta city and a clarion call. The mayor's name is Jordan but not sure which way he pronounces it.

9:22 just showed what is wrong with Jackson.

Public school system imploding, streets falling apart, water/sewer system falling apart too, crime rate, oh and funny bond packages that will really hurt the finances during the next administration but hey, its more important they have a black mayor. Yup, some people in Jackson would rather live in a pigpen filled with mud as long as its run by a black person than live in a mansion with a white person as part of the management.

Ben Allen makes Harvey J look decisive.

Your right Kingfish im digusted by the leadership that is elected around here its just pathetic. The right person for the job is all that should matter but the voters are to ignorant to notice that.
Thats how people like Kenneth Stokes and his wife Tyrone Lewis and other crooks get elected.

I agree with the poster(s) touting Jonathan Lee. Most of the people on that list won't be running, but Jonathan will be running and was left out of the poll. Everyone will learn who he is eventually. As for the others, just pick one - they're all the same.

I kind of like Lee, Gibbs, and Walker.

If Lee ran, he would have no trouble raising a lot of cash from the big money folks.

The question is, how can he manoeuvre around the "black enough" question, especially if he does do a lot of big fundraising?

He really is a good guy, and I would like for him to win.

Question for the 11 people who voted for Chokwe:
Why would you support him?

37% disagree 9:02. EYHO.

Anon 12:07, I voted for Chokwe because Jackson deserves him and I haven't lived in town since 1985.

I would have voted for him more than once if this poll wasn't rigged. I blame RAAAAACISM!!!

3:07 Yeah, it was funnier the first time.

I also doubt most of the people on here would join you in wishing ill will on our Capital City.

Anon 4:06, are you referring to my comment?

Can't get a white mayor huh? The black folks are just trying to keep the white man down! ( Yeah it sounds stupid when ya'll say it too.) Some white folks is what the city needs in case yall haven't noticed. It needs white folks in business, neighborhoods and in government. I am not saying it should be all white but not all black either. Vote with some sense; give a brother or a honky a chance!!!

Didn't vote in the poll...didn't see Fat Albert's name on the list. The Republic needs a leader like Kenny.

If Lee runs he'll be this cycle's Crisler with little, if any, name recognition. Lee is Uncle Ben's boy.

9:57 can't you stick to your obsession with the Convention Complex? Or with anything positive Jackson, for that matter?

We are sorry you have an ugly wife.

Have you NOTHING in your insignificant, shallow life that you are happy about?

Blah blah blah 9:57. Yawn. ROTFLMFAO A Y loser. Go F Y.