The AFP Hosted a City Council Forum last night moderated by Bill Reddish. Talk about annoying! Reddish took the show LIVE on his radio program that created a humming noise so loud you actually couldn't hear the candidates answers. Now maybe if you were listening to it on the radio, maybe then you could hear it without that obnoxious sound but being there was truly painful.
The questions weren't very challenging and as a moderator should, follow up questions, (especially in this case) were a necessity. You can't ask questions about the City's finances and allow several candidates to respond with, "We need to tighten our belts." It was like watching the Miss America Pageant and a contestant saying they want world peace!
Nevertheless, I'm sure time was important as the radio show probably only had a certain time slot for this event. That's unfortunate because quite frankly many people grew tired and bored.
The three top candidates were Terry Cohen, Tim Spies and Muir Boda. Their answers were on topic and precise. I debated over attending last night, especially when this event was competing with American Idol AND Survivor. I screwed up and made the wrong choice. I should have stayed home but here we are.
All that being said, IF you think your candidate of choice is a sure winner in this primary election, think again. It would be my guess that this will be the lowest voter turn out in the history of any City Council election. Make sure you get out and vote. The Daily Times, WBOC and WMDT didn't seem to show up and most candidates are slacking when it comes to delivering their platform to the media.
Maybe the NAACP Forum tonight will liven things up but I think I'll stay home and watch the grass grow in my front yard. It could actually be more exciting.
Totally LOL
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