Election 2006

Are you kidding me? Jefferson? Really?

Posted on: December 10th, 2006 by ecthompsonmd

 

So, your campaign manager mentions, "Don't keep $90,000 in cash in your freezer."  Unfortunately, you don't follow your manager's advise and the FBI finds the cold hard cash (pun intended) in your freezer. So, how does your campaign figure out a way for you to win your congressional bid?

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From CNN.com:

U.S. Rep. William Jefferson easily defeated his fellow Democratic opponent in a runoff election Saturday, despite an ongoing federal bribery investigation.

In complete but unofficial returns, Jefferson, Louisiana's first black congressman since Reconstruction, received 57 percent of the vote over state Rep. Karen Carter, who had 43 percent.

Carter was unable to capitalize on a scandal that included allegations the FBI found $90,000 in bribe money in Jefferson's freezer.

In a concession speech, Carter embraced family members and pledged to work with Jefferson, especially on the area's recovery from Hurricane Katrina.  more

The Errington Thompson Show 12/02/06

Posted on: December 9th, 2006 by ecthompsonmd

 

I feel weird back from a day off.  Crazy.  I'm doing the show without headphones so I feel naked.  No, not really not clothes naked because it is 20 degrees outside!!

Sean Bell and his 2 friends are shot and killed by the NY police department.  50 bullets are shot at their car.  No weapon.  Yuck.  I can't remember a white man being shot like this outside of Bonnie and Clyde.

Although Bush says he is open to new ideas and change it sure seems like he is saying, "Stay the Course."  At the same time Cheney tip-toes into Saudi Arabia.

The first Democrat is officially out of the gate - Governor Tom Vilsack of Iowa.

My first guest is Congressman Elect Keith Ellison.  He is the first Muslim to be elected to Congress but he is more than that.  He will work for the common good.  This is an excellent interview but because I have any interviewing skill but because Congressman Elect Ellison is a very thoughtful man.  He will be great.

My second guest is Jim Stratton a reporter from the Orlando Sentinal.  He is following the missing 18,000 votes in Florida.  He will give us an update.

There's much more.

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The Errington Thompson Show – Interview with Congressman Elect Ellison

Posted on: December 2nd, 2006 by ecthompsonmd

 

I have really talked up this interview because I believe that Keith Ellison is a special politician.  Yes, yes, he is the first Muslim in Congress.  That is not what makes him special.  He understands what Americans need.  Education, Fair Trade, Healthcare, Increasing the Minimum Wage and Hope.  This is an excellent interview (if I do say so myself).  I look forward to seeing what this freshman Congressman will do.  After listening to this interview if you are excited to see what this man can do I need to check your pulse.

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