Jackson Jambalaya

C'mon. Dot Benford isn't running? No Crisler?

Horhn? Can he raise as much money as he did in 2007? Will the DUI arrest hurt him?

Sad that the DUI may hurt Horhn politically but the Senator's advocacy to protect the identity of child rapists may not.

Electing an unproven, untested and inexperienced 20-something on sentiment would be no different than the Hail Mary voters took on Frank Melton. The downside risk at this crucial time is too great and the 3+ years it will take to fix the mistake too long.

Hell, Kenny Stokes brings more experience to the table than Junior Lumumba.

Everyone should quit assuming that NE Jackson is behind Q.

What about Charlotte Reeves? This might just be her chance. Just like in the Miss Mississippi pageant, persistence pays off. The sixteenth time's the charm.

IF u look at JJ poll it is apparent that Regina and Lee acolytes believe this race is gonna turn on split black vote and NE Jackson MONEY!! Regina and Lee have cause to be concerned!!

Vote for me. My campaign slogan is: My campaign manager bakes great cookies. Now we will have a chicken in every pot. Wait, I think that is supposed to be a cookie in every pothole. Can't decide.....

Two comments; 1) Why in the world have the local talking heads changed the pronunciation of our recently deceased mayor to a long "MOOOOOOM"ba (like a cow) from "MUM"ba ? 2) looking at this poll on the right side of my screen I see Regina Quinn will probably overtake Mr. Lee... I don't think that are 5 Quinn supports that follow KF much less 501...somebody bee's cheating!!!

Your wild assed conclusions 10:32 based on a wholly unscientific poll where people can vote multiple times are hilarious. I think we should call you the acolyte of stupid.

Why would the voters of Jackson place their future in the hands of someone unqualified at running anything and with no experience? Wait a minute, I just remembered the majority of the voters in the last two presidential elections did the same thing. Never mind.

Ouch!!! Sorry to offend u Einstein but an unscientific poll CAN influence perception --that perception then becomes reality in a scientific poll-- Quinn acolytes and to a lesser extent Lee acolytes are stacking this poll for the purpose of perception, which can lead to money which can lead to a win!!

LMAO. There is the Acolyte of Stupid again now claiming that the people who give money to political campaigns are stupid too! Keep it up AofS. You're on to something. LOL

The last two people to beat Harvey ended up dead.

Just sayin'.

Horhn - there is no there there. He just wants to party.

Curious as to if the younger Lumumba will actually be elected solely because of who is father is. If Lee Runs he will be ganged up on by the other candidates and smeared as the puppet for the "white establishment".

What the hell did Lumumba do durning his few months as mayor to get all this praise?

@1:17 PM maybe you and Stokes are on to something… I was going to include why would anyone want to be mayor of Jackson at this point given that the position is the last position you may ever hold.

Melvin won't run for mayor. He wants state office and beyond. Even though this presents an interesting opportunity, I don't see him changing his trajectory.

Don't forget the dark horse candidate who has run for every office imaginable. I hear he's staying at the Tarrymore Motel. Jimmy Giles.

'A State Flag In Every Yard'.

What the hell did Lumumba do durning his few months as mayor to get all this praise?

1] increased the ad valorem millage
2] jacked up water and sewer rates
3] got an increase in sales taxes approved by voters
4] hired a dead ender from Detroit
5] got Ben Allen to acquiesce and kiss his butt

Other than that, nothing.

Harvey Johnson
Jonathan Lee
John Horhn
Margaret Barrett-Simon
Antar Lumumba
Tony Yarber
Melvin Priester

Book it. That is your slate. Regina is a maybe. Whitwell is out.

If the above list is accurate, I predict Johnson will be your next mayor.

Please wrest Jacktown from the minds of these radicals:
http://youtu.be/4ehEmckP8PI

There IS A PRAYER for a non-racist (white) to be elected by splitting black vote on winner take all basis--key is independently wealthy, young and TOTALLY impervious to Jacktown BS

Anybody heard of sheriff McMillan running?

Whitwell was never in. Despite his faults he is not stupid. He only seeks the titillation.

MEMO TO ANY POTENTIAL CANDIDATE

The Jackson Free Press endorsement won't help you at the polls.

"Partners" Donna Ladd and Todd Stauffer can't move the electoral needle in your favor in any single precinct. Not one. Not anywhere in Jackson. Not even their own in Belhaven. Not ever in any single election. It has never happened.

The Jackson Free Press interview will give your opponents fodder to use against you in the campaign.

Don't buy Donna Ladd's claptrap about needing an interview and any summons to meet with their "Editorial Board" considering the overblown and overvalued "JFP Endorsement".

Because it is all pure crap. You'll win more net votes walking a precinct, any given precinct, than you will wasting your time with the JFP.

How many posters live in jackson? Just curious.

749--ur on right track but I think it's even simpler--do u wanna get elected or do u wanna lead--REALISTICALLY u can't do one without the other ---but if u wanna lead --make simple case,don't respond to baiting and fall prey to pandering--make it a here I am--this is what i have done --use that as an indication of what I will do ---NO DETAILS!!! --take it or leave it--

and any summons to meet with their "Editorial Board" considering the overblown and overvalued

Their endorsement has been the kiss of death to candidates in the past.

And, their editorial board....what is it, a 2 x 4?

My comment is this. Harvey Johnson is responsibly for the City of Jackson having all these dang money issues. I heard that some grant money he gave away went into the wrong hands and now the government wants the money back. They say the city needs to repay about five million dollars but I'm not sure about the amount. On top of that, the city is giving away money to white folks building projects and then raising our taxes and our water bills to pay the bills. I would not support his black ash and you'll need to tell you'll friends. And now he wants to be mayor again. He needs to take his drunk wife somewhere and sit down. Anyway, he and that freaky Tony need to get somewhere and sit down.

@3:00pm...

I believe the Antar crowd is now representing the boards. That or Kenny...

Realistically Speaking:

Harvey Johnson (We've had enough of Harvey;
Jonathan Lee (Not trustworty, opportunist);
John Horhn (Disconnected; drunk on power);
Antar Lumumba (Lacks experience,too young, not what Jackson needs right now to move forward-don't need another inexperienced Melton administration);
Tony Yarber (Lacks experience,too young, not what Jackson needs right now to move forward-don't need another inexperienced Melton administration)
Melvin Priester (Lacks experience,too young, not what Jackson needs right now to move forward- don't need another inexperienced Melton administration); and
Margaret Barrett-Simon (29 years on City Council-knows what Mayor can and cannot do; serves on numerous boards, including the Salvation Army and on Board at Jackson State University; Lifelong resident of Jackson; Married to a doctor, with 5 daughters, don't have to serve but chooses to do so because of of her love for the City of Jackson.

Jackson, it's time for a change!

If fools are in, don't forget Ben Allen!

Repubs in Ward 7, in and infested around Belhaven, are the first who will tell you that Margaret is too old and there too long.

The SAME Repubs in Ward 7, in and infested around Belhaven, are the first who will tell you that Mississippi should re-elect Thad Cochran.

We in Ward 7, in ad infested around Belhaven, like the security or having old reliables in office. Don't mess with our Tu Tu.

I would vote for Charles H. Tillman because he is the only one who understands the Lumumba motto 'One city...' Ms Barrett-Simon never has developed a city-wide consciousness. She does what her friends tell her.