City-data poll - Mayor of Atlanta

[south-to-west]

Originally Posted by BringBackCobain

Atlanta will never be majority white. Cities like Chicago and Philadelphia have a white plurality, and they have both elected black mayors in the past.

I dont think voting along racial lines is right either, but I dont think there will ever be a white candidate who is competent enough to win over a large share of black voters. Most black voters simply do not want to see a white mayor. If this wasnt the case, then there would have been a white mayor by now. The common sentiment remains the same - if you arent black, you cant become mayor of Atlanta.

The Maynard Machine is corrupt - it has to go. I think the only way this is going to happen is if more whites move into the city and elect a non-machine mayor, but whether that candidate is white, asian, hispanic probably wont matter.

I also agree Norwood handled the republican thing badly, especially with that commercial and saying she couldnt remember. But I still do not think she is a republican. Nothing she has said agrees with the beliefs of the republican party. Attending a convention doesnt make you a republican. She shouldnt have to even talk about her affiliation, as the mayor is a non-partisan office.

Like I said before, what about Scott King? Or what about US Rep Steve Cohen who represents a majority black district that encompasses most of Memphis? He was elected despite racial mudslinging by clergymen. Oh well...

[south-to-west]

Originally Posted by BringBackCobain

What is your obsession with bringing racism into the conversation? Read my posts - I never said blacks were racist for voting along racial lines. You clearly cannot have a frank conversation about race without bringing "racism" into it.

Atlanta mayoral election: Race a key factor *| ajc.com

Then what are you saying?

[AcidSnake]

These fierce post-election debates make for a great time.

[waronxmas]

Originally Posted by waronxmas

I hope so too, and I will add that I hope neither side will accuse the other of "racial preference" deciding the winner. From what I've seen on the streets, both camps have a core group of supports who support them because they believe in them. Not because of race.

Man am I glad this didn't happen! /sarcasm off

[Atlantasfinest]

Funny thing is people are still voting In the City Data Poll for Norwood like it's going to count for the recount on Saturday...lol...Bring Back Cobain just stop IT! It's over buddy .

[GALiberal]

Originally Posted by BringBackCobain

Atlanta will never be majority white. Cities like Chicago and Philadelphia have a white plurality, and they have both elected black mayors in the past.

I dont think voting along racial lines is right either, but I dont think there will ever be a white candidate who is competent enough to win over a large share of black voters. Most black voters simply do not want to see a white mayor. If this wasnt the case, then there would have been a white mayor by now. The common sentiment remains the same - if you arent black, you cant become mayor of Atlanta.

You do understand that whites voting in huge numbers for Mary Norwood is also voting along racial lines?

Now, show me a black candidate that can win a state wide election in Georgia. Even black republicans don't stand a chance (i.e. Herman Cain). Voting along racial lines goes both ways.

Seems like you're only against it when blacks do it.

[atlantagreg30127]

Too much bickering.

(sound of door closing).