Tonight we finish our definitive glimpse of Kansas City policy maker prioritization with a peek at the silly season struggle ahead.
And so . . .
CHECK THE FRONT RUNNERS FOR KCMO MAYOR AS WE FINISH 2018!!!
These are all folks that regular readers recognize but we offer a link to their campaign websites for further edification along with a brief bit of bio that other newsies have ignored.
Here's where the contest stands so far:
3rd District At-Large Councilman Quinton Lucas - He's been busier than anybody else at the conclusion of the year. The DUI bust might not be a big deal IF none of the other candidates are bold enough to bring it up as a major campaign talking point and not just a nasty mailer. Still, at the end of 2018 there's no denying that he has the "momentum" so far.
4th District Councilmember Jolie Justus - In the aftermath of the Blue Wave, local progressives have a great deal of hope for their lady favorite. The 2016 Midterms proved to be a historic election in the heartland and Midtowners are working to continue that momentum with the first openly LGBT Mayor in Kansas City history. However, funders and the elite have pulled back after her jump out and then back in the race.
6th District At-Large Councilman Scott Taylor - He remains the cash king of this contest and his Democratic and union credentials are important in getting out the vote. This longtime political denizen might not win hearts and minds among voters but his access to party infrastructure far outweighs his lack of charisma. More to the point, his wife Cathy Jolly is a secret weapon with a bevy of insider funding resources and connections that no other candidate in the contest can match.
Attorney Steve Miller - He's the front runner among those frustrated with the status quo and the bankroll achieved by this political neophyte is impressive. While his campaign hasn't garnered much excitement from the media, his support among the legal community shouldn't be underestimated.
Silly Season Surprise - The filing deadline is approaching and there are a few "shockers" in store along with some dropouts coming up and even revenge pr0n circulating out there along with more not-so-secret silly season gambits that should keep us entertained given the lack of any real alternatives for voters.
As always . . .
This list has been compiled according to scientific TKC polling and market research data and it's a weekly comprehensive guide to local powerful people, trends and our times.
Jolie should not be a front runner. She is not known outside of westport and brookside. Doubt if she finishes 5th.
ReplyDeleteJolie Runs, Jolie wins.
DeleteSorry beetches.
^^^^ No thanks buddy.
DeleteKC should is not voting for another fat mayor!
Believe it.
9% turnout. Tops. Sorry.
ReplyDelete^^^^ +100
DeleteWhat about Wagner?
ReplyDeleteHe's the man in the Northland nobody likes.
Jolie eats a lot of pussy.
ReplyDelete^^^^ So does your mom.
ReplyDeleteChastains wins.
It's nice to see Tony is back on board.
ReplyDeleteVegas favors Quinton "The Teflon" Donald Lucas, RAPIDLY increasing. Time running out to get odds better than CD rates.
So the drunken gay affirmative action law school lecturer is still a front runner? Actually, for Kansas City that’s not hard to believe.
ReplyDeleteI am voting for that lady who doesn't pay her tickets. She's sweet.
ReplyDeleteClay Chastain is missing
ReplyDeleteJust the latest in a menagerie of politico "celebrities" wanting to "move on up" in KCMO.
ReplyDeleteFor those in the metro who don't live in KCMO, and that would be around 85% of us, just be sure to leave your wallet, checkbook, jewelry, and anything else of value at home before crossing the KCMO city limits.
The city treasury is sucking air, debt payments are coming due, and interest rates are going up.
Oh, and the airport fiasco now needs around $47 million from the general fund to proceed.
Do any of the names mentioned as front runners give you any confidence in their ability to manage?
When most of them have been a part of the decision process that has already brought the city to this point?
It never changes.
Quinton "The Lush" Lucas.
ReplyDeleteWhat could go wrong?
Every time you type "Lucas" it helps him. No one cares about or remembers your lack of creativity, but they do remember the name.
DeleteQuinton Lucas.
Mayor Lucas.
Lucas for Mayor.
Some ridiculous MLK acronym involving Quinton Lucas.
Betting odds from anywhere for Quinton Lucas.
It's not just this post. Lucas is gathering steam and his name continually pops up first in all things Mayoral race. Thank you for adding to the momentum.
Absolutely anybody but Jolie!!!
ReplyDeleteThat picture of Jolie was what taken 30 years ago?
ReplyDeleteAnyone know who the Republican Law Firm Polsinelli PC endorsing?
ReplyDeleteQuinton is gay, just not all the way out of the closet yet.. it’s why he gets drunk in Lawrence all the time.
ReplyDeleteAll these candidates need to do is offer the KCMO voters unlimited donuts to remain viable.
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ReplyDeleteJolie Justus really needs to see a psychiatrist. It's not normal to be gay!
Kansas City doesn't learn from their past mistakes. I'm anxious to see what kind of trouble they put us into this time with people like Lucas and Justus.
@6:47 Sums it all up. Add the fact KCMO's problems are now piling up faster then they can be managed, so it's realistic to expect a tsunami of shit to hit the shore/fan at some point.
ReplyDeleteWe don't have to take this shit anymore! It's time for action! Oh wait look! Donuts.. Pass those donuts! Oh my gosh and ice cream!
ReplyDelete^^^ Well by golly don't forget there's barbecue for desert!
ReplyDeleteHope Clay Chastain runs.
ReplyDeleteAnything to piss off Sly and the Kansas City Star editorial board.
Who knows how many will be left when the go all digital.
"it's a weekly comprehensive guide to local powerful people"
ReplyDeleteNominee for funniest line ever invented
And don't forget Super Duper Bicycles Dude Eric Bunch is running for council!
ReplyDeleteBicycles and helmets for everyone! Spandex optional!
Eating a lot of pussy doesn't qualify Jolie to be Mayor!
ReplyDeleteHell, I eat a lot of pussy, and I'd be a terrible Mayor!
^^^I don't think they're referring to your tabby cat tacos.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry. Whoever runs the local gubbermint will fix everything.
ReplyDeleteCrocodile tears
ReplyDeleteTOP PHOTO -- "BEARING" SANTA'S STAFF
ReplyDeleteFor bringing up the rear all too often, Saint Nicholas escorted 2 naughty elves to his tool shed!!!
You people in kcmo are “DOOOOOOOOOOMED”
ReplyDeleteIt can only get worse with this list of losers, just when you hit bottom and you think there’s no place but up, kcmo goes sideways! Hahahahaha!
@11:59 Saint Nicholas escorted 2 naughty elves to his tool shed!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd then discovered they had dicks and were not really chicks.
Hey 1:00PM, whatever your personal fantasy is!
ReplyDeleteThe caption is open to the reader's interpretation.
The photo shown was a heterosexual scene, but we won't judge you for transgendered dreams dancing in your head.
^^^ Or for Sugarplums dancing in yours, Fairy!
ReplyDelete1:00/6:48 WEAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou publicized your fantasy of chicks with dicks, now you have to own it.