http://www.wfpl.org/2010/07/30/democrats-select-james-for-sixth-district-metro-council-election/ Louisville's NPR News Station Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:59:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.wfpl.org/2010/07/30/democrats-select-james-for-sixth-district-metro-council-election/#comment-1205 gracie Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:52:10 +0000 http://www.wfpl.org/?p=18073#comment-1205 Dear J, You are saying that David James got the nomination because of Jim King? Jim King wanted to prove that crime rate is up because the current administration would rather not let the public know. If you live in the 6th district then you know that crime rate is up and would be happy that David is going to work hard to make it a safe place. I was talking to a friend last night that lives on Oak Street and his friend was walking from his car to his condo and was chased by 2 men. He barely made it in. I admit there are a few people that are upset that their friend did not get it, but the majority of the district is extremely happy. Just because David did not send out email blasts to everyone on face book or start a premature campaign page does not mean his supporters in the 6th district did not let their voice be heard. If you truly live in the 6th district i encourage you to meet David and talk to him about your concerns. I must add that i am extremely unhappy that Ken was quoted in the courier journal that "race" was a factor. I am sure there are lots of African Americans that find that quote racist and insulting. Kens resume can not compete with Davids. David has passed legislature, he has worked on million dollar budgets, he writes grants, he knows the 6th district inside and out and he has worked on countless democrat campaigns and the list goes on and on. David left work without pay for 6 months to help Obama's campaign. I really encourage you to educate yourself before you vote. Dear J,
You are saying that David James got the nomination because of Jim King? Jim King wanted to prove that crime rate is up because the current administration would rather not let the public know. If you live in the 6th district then you know that crime rate is up and would be happy that David is going to work hard to make it a safe place. I was talking to a friend last night that lives on Oak Street and his friend was walking from his car to his condo and was chased by 2 men. He barely made it in. I admit there are a few people that are upset that their friend did not get it, but the majority of the district is extremely happy. Just because David did not send out email blasts to everyone on face book or start a premature campaign page does not mean his supporters in the 6th district did not let their voice be heard. If you truly live in the 6th district i encourage you to meet David and talk to him about your concerns.
I must add that i am extremely unhappy that Ken was quoted in the courier journal that “race” was a factor. I am sure there are lots of African Americans that find that quote racist and insulting. Kens resume can not compete with Davids. David has passed legislature, he has worked on million dollar budgets, he writes grants, he knows the 6th district inside and out and he has worked on countless democrat campaigns and the list goes on and on. David left work without pay for 6 months to help Obama’s campaign. I really encourage you to educate yourself before you vote.

]]> http://www.wfpl.org/2010/07/30/democrats-select-james-for-sixth-district-metro-council-election/#comment-1204 gracie Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:29:39 +0000 http://www.wfpl.org/?p=18073#comment-1204 My advice to you is.....talk to David James, get to know him, ask him questions, tell him your concerns.....then decide if you do not like him. My advice to you is…..talk to David James, get to know him, ask him questions, tell him your concerns…..then decide if you do not like him.

]]> http://www.wfpl.org/2010/07/30/democrats-select-james-for-sixth-district-metro-council-election/#comment-1203 J Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:48:48 +0000 http://www.wfpl.org/?p=18073#comment-1203 As a registered Democrat and resident of the Sixth District, I am unhappy about this selection. The Jefferson County Democratic Party relied more on pressure from Jim King and outside interest groups than the actual residents of the Sixth District. I will wait to see who the Republicans nominate before I decide who my vote will be cast for. As a registered Democrat and resident of the Sixth District, I am unhappy about this selection. The Jefferson County Democratic Party relied more on pressure from Jim King and outside interest groups than the actual residents of the Sixth District. I will wait to see who the Republicans nominate before I decide who my vote will be cast for.

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