Monthly Archives: March 2007

Race Card played, and lamely

Posted on Mar 27, 2007 by BlogKC

This has to be one of the lamest attempts to play the race card.  Al Brooks and the media are all in an uproar because Mark Funkhouser’s wife Gloria used the phrase “the black part of town” when talking about … Continue reading →

Posted in KC Mayor, Politics | 20 Comments

Vote Early, Vote Often

Posted on Mar 27, 2007 by BlogKC

Local OpEdArt sums up the current election very nicely…  

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Dueling fliers

Posted on Mar 27, 2007 by BlogKC

Gone Mild has a copy of Doug Gamble’s flier against Beth Gottstein.  This one comes directly from the Gamble campaign, not some shady third party.  Gone Mild argues that taking quotes from Jewish Chronicle means it’s Antisemetic.

Posted in City Council, Politics | 5 Comments

Doug Gamble on YouTube

Posted on Mar 26, 2007 by BlogKC

4th District At-Large candidate Doug Gamble has a TV ad on YouTube. Opponent Beth Gottstein‘s TV ad is not online anywhere so we are unable to give her equal linkage.

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Council races go negative

Posted on Mar 26, 2007 by BlogKC

In the 6th District a flier is circulating that attacks candidate Darrell Curls. It contains what appear to be flat-out lies. Opponent John Sharp denies any connection to the flier. In the 4th District At-Large there is a flier attacking … Continue reading →

Posted in City Council, Politics | 10 Comments

The Kay Barnes meltdown

Posted on Mar 26, 2007 by BlogKC

Mark Forsythe has an excellent commentary on The Kansas City Post analyzing how Mayor Barnes’ recent actions are threatening her legacy. Prior to the current election cycle Mayor Kay Barnes seemed to be establishing a solid legacy as the mayor … Continue reading →

Posted in Downtown, KC Mayor, Politics | 10 Comments

Star on endorsements: “Me Too”

Posted on Mar 23, 2007 by BlogKC

More than a month after The Pitch exposed the pay-for-endorsement schemes of the Citizens Association, The Star has finally gotten around to its own version.  It’s  not nearly as in depth as the Pitch’s version, but it does go a … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Politics | 22 Comments