Will MAYOR Mike Hogan ever debate anyone? The people can't be ignored.

[Jimmy]

No one is sure she'll win.  That's why so many of us are volunteering our time and giving our money to help her win.  Mike Hogan will be in the runoff, barring anything crazy between now and then.  If anyone other than Audrey is in the runoff, Mr. Hogan will win.  Audrey is, in my opinion, the only candidate who can beat him.  Which isn't a poor reflection on Mr. Brown or Mr. Mullaney; it's just a political reality. 

[iMarvin]

If you're volunteering to try to make anyone win, you need to make sure you're talking to the people who's voting for the people you don't want to get elected. Even though it might seem like Mike and Audrey will be the two in the runoff, I'm going to continue to try to get people to vote for Alvin.

[Jimmy]

That's the way it's supposed to work. If you like Alvin, you should be doing that.  But when it comes down to the runoff election in May, Alvin can't beat Mike Hogan, at least not according to the polls and not according to Jacksonville political history.  So that should be a part of your calculus.  (Not necessarily the defining factor!)

I am talking to people who might vote for someone who I don't want to get elected.  I don't want Mr. Brown elected, but not because I don't think he's a nice guy.  He is.  It's because I don't think he can beat Mr. Hogan.

[iMarvin]

That's the way it's supposed to work.

I know but this is my first time doing it because this seems to be the make-it-or-break-it election.


I understand what you're saying about Mike and Alvin, but I hope that if that does happen, the people of Jacksonville would be wise enough to not vote for the non-regressive mayor. You make a really good point about our history and the polls though.

[thelakelander]

You mean the very same population that put Rick Scott in Tallahassee?

[jcjohnpaint]

You know I agree with Jimmy.  I was not with Alvin in the beginning, but he has become much more articulate.  I would love to see Audrey and Alvin in the end:  At least my worries would be over.  But I am voting for Audrey because I do not want Hogan to win.  I agree the history of Jacksonville is quite predictable and I feel that both Alvin and Moran would do a great job, but I feel that Moran is the best chance we have to take out Hogan and she is very bright and articulate......just the opposite of what Hogan is.  I do feel that we have to vote strategically at this point for this city to get what it deserves and needs. 

[fieldafm]

I understand what you're saying about Mike and Alvin, but I hope that if that does happen, the people of Jacksonville would be wise enough to not vote for the non-regressive mayor.

This...

You mean the very same population that put Rick Scott in Tallahassee?

Rick Scott people love Hogan, that I can assure you.

Hogan versus anyone else in the runoff besides Audrey = Mayor Hogan for 4 years.

I like Rick Mullaney and Alvin Brown on certain issues, but Audrey is the whole package.. and neither Mullany nor Brown can stand up to Hogan in this town. 

If you truly want this city to succeed, in my opinion... Audrey is the clear choice.  Anything else means Hogan becomes mayor.  If you think Peyton was bad, Lord help us with Hogan. 

This is a CRITICAL election.  Audrey is the woman that can MAKE IT HAPPEN in Jacksonville. 

[fsujax]

I am telling everyone I know to vote for Audrey! I have convinced my family and several friends.

[urbaknight]

I am telling everyone I know to vote for Audrey! I have convinced my family and several friends.

Me too.

[Shwaz]

I caught Mullaney's campaign ad last night while watching some tube... you know the one where he's standing on stage with strategically placed people representing every race & demographic. I find it hilarious that behind him at the podium was a young white 'Christian' looking couple an elderly white couple a young black man, a couple of Asian decent... I swear there was a legit Native American covered in war paint standing next to 3 midgets.

Does this shit really work on people?

[JeffreyS]

As the courthouse is completed there should be a lot of activity(for Jax) downtown.  We need someone who will capitalize on the momentum the courthouse  project creates.

[urbaknight]

And when the courthouse is complete, there will be more money in the city's general fund, Hopefully, unless the city is financing it. If not, the city should really consider fixing up the buildings in LaVilla, so much potential.

[hillary supporter]

I like what Alvin Brown said about getting an NBA team here in JAX. I've said for years that JAX would be the perfect city for a basketball team. Audry Moran didn't do as well as she did during the last debate. But, I'm still voting for her as of right now.

as Ive let some time pass, having an NBA franchise would be a really good thing for Jacksonville, from my vision of what i want to see of my city. The auditorium would make (badly needed) revenue for the city, although that could be negotiated, but we would get some jobs. And exposure on a worldwide level. That's a good idea from Alvin!

[luvjax]

Yesterday at the TU was not a mayoral forum. It was an interview for the editorial board's endoresment. It was already in the media that Hogan declined their invitation as he was not seeking the TU's endorsement.

[thelakelander]

I like what Alvin Brown said about getting an NBA team here in JAX. I've said for years that JAX would be the perfect city for a basketball team. Audry Moran didn't do as well as she did during the last debate. But, I'm still voting for her as of right now.

as Ive let some time pass, having an NBA franchise would be a really good thing for Jacksonville, from my vision of what i want to see of my city. The auditorium would make (badly needed) revenue for the city, although that could be negotiated, but we would get some jobs. And exposure on a worldwide level. That's a good idea from Alvin!

Except that the mayor has no control over this and it doesn't even address the economics of the NBA, Jacksonville's market size and the talk of contracting, not expanding.  This is an unrealistic expectation.