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[Kay]

And Lisa King got destroyed. Sad.

Even sadder when her opponent is so weak and MIA.

[I-10east]

Live coverage on FCN

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/news/politics/elections/2015/05/19/live-duval-county-coverage/27596411/

[Cheshire Cat]

94% reporting, it's not looking good for Brown & Jefferson.

There was a power outage at the Myrtle precinct.  But it did not impact the voting.  The Jefferson campaign called to inform the SOE but the votes were not impacted.

[Kay]

And Lisa King got destroyed. Sad.

Even sadder when her opponent is so weak and MIA.

she spent money on a campaign that raised her opponents name recognition.

Interesting point.  The district is heavily Republican and many thought it a tough road for Lisa because of that.
"Where's Ferarro"  It was a badly thought out strategy.  Thanks John Daigle apparently.

[Cheshire Cat]

And Lisa King got destroyed. Sad.

Even sadder when her opponent is so weak and MIA.

she spent money on a campaign that raised her opponents name recognition.

"Where's Ferarro"  It was a badly thought out strategy.  Thanks John Daigle apparently.

For sure.  Her opponent didn't even show up for debates.  The district is a small and heavily GOP, the result of that is now in evidence.

[Cheshire Cat]

The lawn guy didn't raise much money or even run a campaign.  Lisa had the full podium at a number of venues and apparently failed to connect with the number of voters needed.  She ran against a no show and lost. ouch.

[fsquid]

What about people who voted for Bishop.  Split between the two or majority to one candidate.

[Cheshire Cat]

Given how close the numbers for the mayor and sheriff line up, however,.....

Its not the usual thing.

I think that Lenny got elected partially because of Mike Williams popularity.   

Lenny won because Brown was a weak leader for to much of his tenure.  He was not a strong incumbent and the result is that he lost to a guy who basically didn't say too much for most of his campaign but just the fact that he offered a change was enough for many.  I have repeatedly stated I was conflicted about this race.  As it stands now it is my sincere hope that Curry moves from the far right and embraces Jacksonville as a varied whole where everyone's civil rights matter along with their safety and lifestyle.  Fingers crossed in a big way.

[Kay]

Cannot tell you how happy I am that Anania did not win.  Re Lisa King, everyone I spoke to who knows voters told me she probably could not win because it is such a heavily Republican district.    I don't think it was her.

[Cheshire Cat]

What about people who voted for Bishop.  Split between the two or majority to one candidate.

They were split Squid.  I was on the fence on this election since Bishop was out of the race.  When the final votes come in I will be interested to see how many people who showed up to vote, did not vote in the Mayors race.

[I-10east]

Ironically the last time a Jax mayor lost in the second term was Tommy Hazouri (who will win City Council Group 3 today) losing to Ed Austin in 1991.

[Cheshire Cat]

Cannot tell you how happy I am that Anania did not win.  Re Lisa King, everyone I spoke to who knows voters told me she probably could not win because it is such a heavily Republican district.    I don't think it was her.

I would agree Kay.  They didn't bother to come an hear what the Dem had to say.

[Cheshire Cat]

Given how close the numbers for the mayor and sheriff line up, however,.....

Its not the usual thing.

I think that Lenny got elected partially because of Mike Williams popularity.   

Lenny won because Brown was a weak leader for to much of his tenure.  He was not a strong incumbent and the result is that he lost to a guy who basically didn't say too much for most of his campaign but just the fact that he offered a change was enough for many.  I have repeatedly stated I was conflicted about this race.  As it stands now it is my sincere hope that Curry moves from the far right and embraces Jacksonville as a varied whole where everyone's civil rights matter along with their safety and lifestyle.  Fingers crossed in a big way.

hes not that breed of guy Diane. I wish he was, but he isn't.

Hes a vindictive petty spirited person, and we've got four years of this guy.

There is a lot that won't get done now, and you can kiss the cultural spending good bye.

We shall see soon enough.  I am thinking Curry will recognize that the cultural assets of this city have been a driver behind so many of the good things currently happening. I bet Khan is thinking he has to start from square one with a new mayor whose main supporter in the person of Rummell is not one of his favorite people.
 

[I-10east]

97% reporting, no changes.

[Tacachale]

Given how close the numbers for the mayor and sheriff line up, however,.....

Its not the usual thing.

I think that Lenny got elected partially because of Mike Williams popularity.   

Lenny won because Brown was a weak leader for to much of his tenure.  He was not a strong incumbent and the result is that he lost to a guy who basically didn't say too much for most of his campaign but just the fact that he offered a change was enough for many.  I have repeatedly stated I was conflicted about this race.  As it stands now it is my sincere hope that Curry moves from the far right and embraces Jacksonville as a varied whole where everyone's civil rights matter along with their safety and lifestyle.  Fingers crossed in a big way.

hes not that breed of guy Diane. I wish he was, but he isn't.

Hes a vindictive petty spirited person, and we've got four years of this guy.

There is a lot that won't get done now, and you can kiss the cultural spending good bye.

Well, I hope you'll be pleasantly surprised.