Matt D Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 So this was just the primary but it was 40K on the R side vs ~6-7K on the D side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 35 minutes ago, Pete said: Silly question for the TN locals: what does mayorship of Knox County actually entail? I was under the impression it includes Knoxville itself, but it turns out they have their own mayor. mostly setting things on fire and electrocuting other men's balls 1 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydneybrown Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 For what is worth, there are 43 provisional (potentially illegal) ballots out there so the race can't officially be called. If Kane gets 14 of them called in his favor, it doesn't matter. At the same time, I'm sure there will be a recount too. But either way, apparently Knox County won't officially announce the winner until after May 19th. "Just to be safe." 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra Commander Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 meanwhile in Hamblen County... Tim Horner won his primary for the County Commission. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Meanie Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 43 minutes ago, Cobra Commander said: meanwhile in Hamblen County... Tim Horner won his primary for the County Commission. Yeah but nobody likes Tim Horner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 2 hours ago, Pete said: Silly question for the TN locals: what does mayorship of Knox County actually entail? I was under the impression it includes Knoxville itself, but it turns out they have their own mayor. Knoxville is the county seat for Knox County. When Jacobs wins (and he will because this state sucks), he’ll be mayor of, basically, one actual town and a bunch of smaller non-incorporated “towns” in the area. I’m assuming Knoxville has their own mayor because it’s the 3rd largest city in the state. @MORELOCK would know better than me, though. I live almost 3 hours away from Knoxville/Knox County. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 It's a weird thing. In Tennessee they apparently call the county commissioner "mayor" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, Brian Fowler said: It's a weird thing. In Tennessee they apparently call the county commissioner "mayor" I don’t know about that. Not how it is down where I live. It’s two seperate titles for two different people in my town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianS81177 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 3 hours ago, sydneybrown said: For what is worth, there are 43 provisional (potentially illegal) ballots out there so the race can't officially be called. If Kane gets 14 of them called in his favor, it doesn't matter. At the same time, I'm sure there will be a recount too. But either way, apparently Knox County won't officially announce the winner until after May 19th. Is that a joke? Cuz if it's not god help them if he winds up losing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 14 minutes ago, Casey said: I don’t know about that. Not how it is down where I live. It’s two seperate titles for two different people in my town. AFAIK, Tennessee is the only state where counties have Mayors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Harry Kane shall claim it. One for our football fans here ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 2 hours ago, BrianS81177 said: Is that a joke? Cuz if it's not god help them if he winds up losing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORELOCK Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 6 hours ago, Casey said: @MORELOCK would know better than me, though. I live almost 3 hours away from Knoxville/Knox County. Confusing even for a resident. County mayors used to be called county executives - not sure if those are a thing outside of TN, but this goes into a little more detail about some of their duties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 His win is official now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 22 minutes ago, Brian Fowler said: His win is official now. There goes the school system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritenaut 32 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I would think Kane would be strong on education. Can't trap dimwitted teenagers looking to have sex and get high in poorly lit,abandoned hallways if they're not in school in the first place. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Meanie Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Matt D said: There goes the school system. Tell that to Rick Steiner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victator Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 On 5/2/2018 at 4:19 AM, The Natural said: He beat the singer of Matchbox 20. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 This has probably been mentioned but the little flame on his poster is hilarious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranesi Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 On 5/2/2018 at 5:19 AM, The Natural said: "Don't talk to the judge alone! Let Anders and Thomas do the talking for you! Right Glenn?" "The government said I owed years of taxes. Then I called Anders and Thomas!" "Thanks, Glenn, we'll see you next visitor's day. You, too, can negotiate a pretty decent plea deal. Call Anders and Thomas at 555-5555." "Don't want no jive? Call 5555!" "Cut! Great take, guys. Now switch suits and try it again!" 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Kane gets criticism for wrestling: With him returning to WWE television in the lead-up to next month's mayoral election, Glenn Jacobs (Kane) has received some criticism from his Democratic opponent. The Knoxville News Sentinel ran a story this morning where they spoke to Jacobs and Democrat Linda Haney about Jacobs continuing to wrestle during their race to decide the next mayor of Knox County, Tennessee. “I was really stunned to find out he was still pursuing it. I thought it was in the past,” Haney said. “I thought in this crucial time he’d want to be here and be with the people. “Being an entertainer doesn’t make you a political figure. It may get you some votes, but I believe people want someone with common sense and who is (ready to lead).” Jacobs responded by saying that his schedule with WWE is "sporadic," that it isn't different than if he had any other job, and that it doesn't have an impact on his preparation. He also left the door open to still make special appearances for WWE if he wins the election. “After I am elected mayor, I’ll be mayor. (Though) I may still do a few special things,” Jacobs said. “I’ve done it for 23 years now and have quite a history, it’ll always be part of my life. I think the question is, if I am taking it seriously, and of course I am. I wouldn’t (be running) if not. “I’m sure some people will say that (I’m not focused) and some others will say that’s the coolest thing ever,” Jacobs said. “Again, you can’t make everyone happy. You just do what you can and that’s it....you’re always going to catch criticism no matter what you do.” The past two mayors of Knox County, who are both Republicans, spoke supportively of Jacobs in the News Sentinel's article. Jacobs won May's Republican primary by just 23 votes but is expected to easily defeat Haney in the August 2 election. Before it takes place, Kane & Daniel Bryan will be challenging for The Bludgeon Brothers' SmackDown Tag Team titles at Extreme Rules in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on July 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Frankly, Luke Harper is the last best hope for the compassionate administrative state in Knoxville. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 don’t see how the Democratic nominee can say with a straight face that people there want someone with “common sense and who is ready to lead” when 58% of Knox County voted for Trump in 2016. It would be different if this was Davidson, Haywood or Shelby County we were talking about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 On 7/7/2018 at 9:53 AM, Matt D said: Frankly, Luke Harper is the last best hope for the compassionate administrative state in Knoxville. Well, at least he tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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