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Norwood, Reed Battle for LGBT Vote Atlanta, GA (2009-11-20) Atlanta's gay and lesbian voters could play a pivotal role in deciding who wins the mayoral runoff, but the community is torn. As WABE's Odette Yousef reports, Mary Norwood and Kasim Reed focused their energies this week on winning those votes.
Norwood Campaign Denies Shielding Candidate from Media Atlanta, GA (2009-11-13) Mary Norwood's campaign today denied that it has shielded its mayoral candidate from reporters all week. As Norwood's rival, Kasim Reed, trotted out for several highly-orchestrated press conferences, the news media has stewed and puzzled over Norwood's reticence to get in front of cameras. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.
Borders Endorses Reed Atlanta, GA (2009-11-11) As widely expected, Atlanta City Council President Lisa Borders today endorsed her former mayoral rival: Kasim Reed. Both Reed and his opponent, Mary Norwood, sought Borders's support in what is likely to be a close run-off. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.
CAU Professor Predicts Race Will Be Part of Mayoral Runoff. But He Says the Role of Race Will Be More Complicated Than Before Atlanta, GA (2009-11-06) An AJC study of Tuesday's general election found people voted by race. Clark-Atlanta political science Prof. William Boone co-authored a study of Atlanta's racial voting. It stirred anger when political operative Aaron Turpeau used it to call on African-Americans to vote as a bloc for a single black candidate. Speaking with Denis O'Hayer, Boone said in the runoff, African-American voters will see race in more complicated terms than before including Mayor Franklin's support for Kasim Reed.
Atlanta Mayoral Race: Regional Commission Chair Says Next Mayor Must Open Arms to Atlanta's Neighbors Atlanta, GA (2009-11-05) It's one thing Atlanta's mayoral candidates probably won't mention much during the runoff campaign: the next mayor can't do much without the state government. And, to get help from the state, the next mayor will need political support from the suburbs surrounding Atlanta. WABE's Denis O'Hayer spoke with Sam Olens, chairman of the Cobb County Commission, and chairman of the Atlanta Regional Commission, about what it will take for the next mayor to forge a city-suburbs coalition.
Runoff To Decide Next Atlanta City Council President Atlanta, GA (2009-11-04) Mayoral candidates Norwood and Reed aren't the only ones faced with luring voters back to the polls. As WABE's Rose Scott reports, strategizing for December's runoff is an even bigger test for candidates vying for Atlanta city council president:
Mayoral Candidates Jump into Runoff Atlanta, GA (2009-11-04) Running on little to no sleep, Atlanta's two mayoral candidates jumped into the run-off race today with a sense of urgency. Mary Norwood spoke to leaders of the city's key hospitality industry, while Kasim Reed met with voters in several neighborhoods. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.
Mayoral Voters Mull Runoff Choices Atlanta, GA (2009-11-04) Now that Mary Norwood and Kasim Reed are in a runoff to see who will be Atlanta's next mayor, the challenge for the candidates will be to sustain voter interest in the race.
Reed to Pundits: "I'm Ready to Go For This City!" Atlanta, GA (2009-11-04) Mary Norwood's opponent in the December 1st runoff is former State Senator Kasim Reed. With 38 percent of Tuesday's vote, Reed passed third place finisher city council President Lisa Borders. WABE's Charles Edwards reports.
Borders Emotional About Losing Mayor's Race, Not Sure on Runoff Endorsement Atlanta, GA (2009-11-04) As her two top rivals closed in on a run-off, mayoral candidate Lisa Borders effectively conceded the race at 11pm Tuesday. Borders, considered a favorite early on, steadily lost ground after briefly pulling out of the race, while rival Kasim Reed gained support. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.
Norwood Upbeat About Runoff for Atlanta Mayor Atlanta, GA (2009-11-04) In the race for Atlanta Mayor, Mary Norwood garnered the most votes. But she's not yet won the job. WABE's Jim Burress has more.
Voters Cast Ballots for Atlanta Races, Notice Low Turnout Atlanta, GA (2009-11-03) Voting is underway for Atlanta's municipal election, and turnout is not expected to be nearly what it was the last time the polls were open. WABE's Odette Yousef caught some voters as they were leaving the precinct at the All Saints Episcopal Church in midtown, to ask them what was on their minds as they cast their ballots.
Emory Political Scientist Says "Closet Republican" Charge Can Work to Norwood's Advantage Atlanta, GA (2009-11-02) Party affiliation was the big issue in the last televised debate among the 4 major candidates for Atlanta Mayor. The front-runner, City Council member Mary Norwood, faced charges from Council President Lisa Borders, and former State Senator Kasim Reed, that she's a Republican. Norwood denied it. Michael Leo Owens is an Emory University associate professor of political science. WABE's Denis O'Hayer asked if party should be such an issue, when there's no party affiliation in fixing potholes.
Norwood Contradicts Self on next Police Chief Atlanta, GA (2009-10-30) Yesterday, the top mayoral candidates signed a pledge to demand greater accountability from the city's police. They also vowed to undertake a nationwide search for the next Atlanta police chief. But as WABE's Odette Yousef reports, that directly contradicts what the frontrunner has promised in the past.
Atlanta School Board Elections: Advocacy Group Says Reforms Must Continue Atlanta, GA (2009-10-16) Since 1993, a group of community leaders called EduPac has endorsed Atlanta School Board candidates in a bid to improve Atlanta's schools. This year, Edu-Pac endorsed the incumbents in all seven contested races. The group's co-chair, Curley Dossman said the next 4 years will bring 3 big challenges: continuing reforms; funding them; and possibly choosing a successor to Superintendent Beverly Hall. Dossman told WABE's Denis O'Hayer the last 4 years have seen what he called major improvements.
Kasim Reed, candidate for mayor of Atlanta, talks with Steve Goss (Part 2) Atlanta, GA (2009-10-16) As we continue our conversation with Atlanta mayoral candidate Kasim Reed, WABE's Steve Goss asks him "What initiatives will you take to make the Atlanta Beltline project a reality?"
Kasim Reed, candidate for mayor of Atlanta, talks with Steve Goss (Part 1) Atlanta, GA (2009-10-16) Six candidates have qualified to run for mayor of Atlanta. Here, WABE's Steve Goss asks questions submitted by WABE listeners to former State Senator, Kasim Reed. The first question: "How will you balance the City's budget while hiring hundreds more police officers?"
Mary Norwood, candidate for mayor of Atlanta, talks with Steve Goss (Part 2) Atlanta, GA (2009-10-15) As we continue our conversation with Atlanta mayoral candidate, Mary Norwood, WABE's Steve Goss asks her, "What initiatives will you take to make the Atlanta Beltline project a reality?"
Mary Norwood, candidate for mayor of Atlanta, talks with Steve Goss (Part 1) Atlanta, GA (2009-10-15) Six candidates have qualified to run for mayor of Atlanta. Here, WABE's Steve Goss asks questions submitted by WABE listeners to Atlanta City Councilmember at-large, Mary Norwood. The first question: "How will you balance the City's budget while hiring hundreds more police officers?"
Kyle Keyser, candidate for mayor of Atlanta, talks with Steve Goss (Part 2) Atlanta, GA (2009-10-14) As we continue our conversation with Atlanta mayoral candidate, Kyle Keyser, WABE's Steve Goss asks him, "What initiatives will you take to make the Atlanta Beltline project a reality?"