OKC Mayor Race 2014

[Servicetech571]

Are you aware of the functions of the city manager vs. that of the mayor?

Dr. Shadid wants to supplement his income with a $24,000 a year job. You think he's a public servant NOT looking for benefits? Talking about 'quid pro quo;' get outta here with that corn bread acquisition. That salary is equivalent to a teacher's Social Security disability check.

"Oklahoma City looks oh-so pretty... ...as I get my kicks on Route 66." --Nat King Cole.

I never said Shadid is any better.

[mkjeeves]

Mick is obviously not taking anything for granted. I had two mail pieces and two robocalls today for him.

Mick or Catalyst/OKCUnited?

[Dennis Heaton]

[mkjeeves]

I don't feel at all ashamed at the way people reacted to Shadid's disgusting, gutter-ball mailing. If people hadn't been appalled, then that would have been appalling. Not sure what else people are supposed to do in that case. it's not as if Shadid isn't the one who has caused all of this drama, beginning with his turnabout on the streetcar, MAPS, personal dramas, lies, and sleazy campaigning. I'm not sure how it's appropriate to act in reaction to that.

We have had a few trolls here that got picked on a bit, but I don't know what else andrew is referencing.

Describes the activity of a few Mick supporters on this board pretty well. (Soonerguru)

[GaryOKC6]

Dr. Shadid's campaign is making a last minute power serge on Flashpoint; a great way to supplement his exhausted campaign's advertising budget. He would have to be mayor for a long time to recoup what he has put into this race. If he loses? He needs to start pulling teeth; starting with his own.

"Oklahoma City looks oh-so pretty... ...as I get my kicks on Route 66." --Nat King Cole.

They should give him an introduction like, "Now our special guest DRED the wife beating crack head".

[Dennis Heaton]

Here we goooooooooo...

[bradh]

Ugh, just heard Shadid on Flashpoint...you can't force people of diverse backgrounds to serve, there has to be a want to. If there are no candidates for these positions Shadid claims Cornett is passing people of diverse backgrounds available, what is he supposed to do, select people who either don't have the desire or qualifications just to give a board a "different look?" That's not sound governing.

[Bellaboo]

I watched it......Mick looked very good, Shadid still in negative attack mode. Nothing to worry about here folks. As long as people will hit the polls.

[Easy180]

Streets should be in good shape on Tuesday = landslide victory for ole Mick.

[kevinpate]

Hope streets are good. Content folks tend to avoid bad roads. Angry folk will drive on anything to get out some frustration.

[Dennis Heaton]

Councilman Shadid stated, "I am obligated to God and I will follow the mandate He gave to me in Proverbs 31:8, by speaking out for the poor and destitute."

Dr. Shadid, Proverbs 31:8 reads as follows..."Open your mouth for the speechless, in the cause of all who are appointed to die. (lit., sons of passing away) NKJV

All that's left to do now is to vote.

[LocoAko]

Was out at a bar last night with my partner and his friend (a gay man) who began rambling about Shadid and how we need to get Mick out of office. I live in Norman and can't vote in the election, and I needed to be polite as I had just met the guy, but I politely told him all about the mailer (he hadn't heard about this) and the fallacy of that Fallin quote. He seemed surprised, but determined to vote for Shadid just because he was a "liberal" and we "need change". Only one vote, and I did what I could, but I just hope there aren't a plethora of people out there who feel like this and just aren't speaking up but will show up eagerly on Wednesday.

[Paseofreak]

Unfortunately, there are a bunch of them. The Paseo is chocked full.

[Dennis Heaton]

LocoAko...you ought to tell that fella that Councilman Shadid has never claimed to be a "liberal." He is a registered Libertarian, which most folks know are not the same thing, but often confused with one another.

[Dennis Heaton]

Unfortunately, there are a bunch of them. The Paseo is chocked full.

"Them" ??????????

[kevinpate]

"Them" ??????????

In context, them = people who think Shadid is a better choice than Cornett

[Paseofreak]

Thank you, KP.

[Dennis Heaton]

In context, them = people who think Shadid is a better choice than Cornett

Thanks. I wasn't getting defensive...just wanted to make sure it wasn't in reference to Air Force Retirees in their 60's.

[kevinpate]

Thanks. I wasn't getting defensive...just wanted to make sure it wasn't in reference to Air Force Retirees in their 60's.

LOL. who knows, some of you may be some of them.

[Paseofreak]

In talking to the Shadiders around here it seems that his initial campaign themes for the Ward 2 race are ringing in their ears. Many aren't even aware of the controversy kicked up by his latest antics.

[LocoAko]

LocoAko...you ought to tell that fella that Councilman Shadid has never claimed to be a "liberal." He is a registered Libertarian, which most folks know are not the same thing, but often confused with one another.

Yeah. The sad thing is, as has been discussed in this thread, that how "socially liberal" or conservative someone is doesn't mean all that much at the mayoral level in terms of what is going to be done for the city. I'm about as liberal as they come around these parts and it still seems clear who the better choice is based solely on character and actions. =/

[Dennis Heaton]

Paseofreak...have you checked out candidate Shadid's FB page? Unbelievable!! I haven't clicked over there since the Flashpoint program...gonna give it a couple more hours.

[Laramie]

On Flash Point this morning: Shadid said that the new 735-room hotel is bigger than the Skirvin (225), Renaissance (311) & Sheraton (395) hotels combined. These figures are on Pete's OKCTalk site: Downtown Hotel Summary - OKCTalk

Yeah! Are we getting a new 931-room hotel?

735 room minimum new convention center hotel according to the study is needed.

225 Skirvin
311 Renaissance
395 Sheraton

931 Total

If Shadid is not checking these simple arithmetic figures; what can we expect from him as a mayor when the figures get really complex?

Who is distorting or inflating the facts?

Was this an attempt for voters to assume that Mick Cornett was hiding some BIG money interests behind bringing in a convention center hotel?

Please feel free to chime in concerning this morning's Flash Point episode. We should know more once the election for mayor has been decided.

"Oklahoma City looks oh-so pretty... ...as I get my kicks on Route 66." --Nat King Cole.

[Paseofreak]

Pretty quiet over there just now. A post imploring readers to watch Shadid's CC Open House video and something about no new cops since 1997. Standard Shadid prattle, but nothing that is more than echos. Oh, and there was a post requesting votes for Shadid on May 4th.

[Dennis Heaton]

Laramie...did you by chance do any fact-checking on candidate Shadid's statement about the "1,100 appointees?" Shadid apparently did not like KH's question when he was asked where he (Shadid) got his information. I believe his response was, "we checked a lot of records." Uh-huh, right.