Thanks to THE MOST AWESOME OF TKC TIPSTERS . . . I've got my filthy hands of Kansas City Election Cycle polling data . . .
First interesting fact:
VOTERS WHO CAST THEIR BALLOT FOR MAYOR FUNKY HAVE NOW DECIDED TO SUPPORT MIKE BURKE RATHER THAN SLY JAMES AT A RATE OF 2 TO 1!!!
Important stuff from the #3 vote getter and probably even more of an indication that the Northland will turn out en mass for the former Council Dude.
Considering Funkhouser pounded his head against the wall for four years to try to rein in all the excessive TIFs and other giveaways, and had some successes, if the northlanders are now going to vote for an insider developer attorney, they must be confused about what they really expect from city government.
ReplyDeleteVote for whomever you want, but at least have something in mind!
This explains why Sly's new TV commercial attacks the Funk. He was not going to get many of his votes regardless. Pretty smart move.
ReplyDeleteSounds like either way we will elect a decent guy and maybe a great mayor. We sure need one.
ReplyDeleteMy friend Mike C. told me he thought Funky was underated because of his success with the budget.
He made a very good case and spent some time explaining his points.
After he was through I said he might be right. Then, I hung up, and even thought he made some good points, all I could think about was Gloria.
I like to think that I am somewhat sophisticated and can see the “big picture”. An eclectic view of Funk’s administration, and the recent comments of my friend should have, to anyone with some smattering of IQ at least shifted the Funk into a more favorable light, especially within 1 minute of a detailed explanation of Funk’s accomplishments. No go.
The visceral disgust (emotional weakness, I know…) that is there everytime I think of Funk and his metaphysical narcissism with respect to his wife overpowers any rational thought.
I told Mike, that right and wrong had nothing to do with Gloria’s presence at City Hall. Funk’s mandate from 9 to 5 was that of the people, and NOT his loyalty to his wife. The guy infuriated me when he would not bend to the political wind that blew through City Hall when he refused to slend his wife home.
Mike admired his loyalty, I hated his intransigence and stupidity in the face of an obvious decision.
Plaxico Burress shot himself in the foot, Funk sawed off his whole leg with a pocket knife and a thousand cuts.
The city spent 4 years watching 127 hours.
I still like Sly. Much needed charisma, in the aftermath of a churlish and unpleasant lacuna.
Wow! Both of them?
ReplyDeleteThis pix of the mayor is horrible. washed out, badly lit, caught him a bit bug-eyed...it's designed to be uncomplimentary.
ReplyDeleteTony uses it on purpose, of course.
Lesson: don't let amateurs try to do portrait shots with just a photoflash...that two second permission may cost you elections! Especially those you know, don't like you much.
Provide THEM with the pix. Shot well! No iphone closeups!
Not this Northlander! A vote for Burke is a vote for the status quo at City Hall. I'm voting for Sly. He brings real leadership to the table. Also, I think some of these polling numbers could change following Thursday nights candidate forum North of the River. Once the Northland see and hears the two candidates debate, I think those numbers will even out quite a bit.
ReplyDeleteSure, that sounds great. LETS ELECT ANOTHER Guy that has NO EXPERIENCE. It really worked out well the last time around. Come on folks, look at the experience. What they have done in the past. Not what they say they WILL DO... We need a guy that is ready day one. Not one that is a nice guy. You dont elect a guy because he has personality. That is all he has. That is all anyone talks about. My vote is for Mike Burke.
ReplyDeleteLet's reinstate the status quo!
ReplyDelete11:55: right there with you on this one. Ironically, Mike is a Northlander, but what the northland needs is someone who can bring the whole city together, Sly has the leadership qualities to do that. Unfortunately, I haven't heard of him making much contact with the leadership of the northland, I think that could help him.
ReplyDeleteIf Funk goes does STRECTH Leave too.
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