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Liz Carter allowed to participate…

Posted: June 2, 2010 by datechguy in elections, opinion/news
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in the forum according to this link at Peach Pundit. I’ll try to get details from the campaign later:

Liz Carter is being allowed to participate in tonight’s 4th CD debate. A Newsmakers representative spent a few minutes shortly beforehand again making excuses for the situation which had developed. Whatever.

So much for bravado.
It seems to me if the 4th district was such a lock they wouldn’t be so afraid of this lady, was it really worth a day of bad press to keep her out?

Radio 1230 will be very interesting to listen to tomorrow.

GA-4 Forum: Cory Ruth Statement

Posted: June 2, 2010 by datechguy in elections, opinion/news
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I just received the following statement from the Cory Ruth campaign I reprint it in full:

ATLANTA, GA—Republican Cory Ruth issued the following statement related to the NewsMakers Live candidate forum.
“I was asked to participate in this important forum months ago, and said at the time I would be honored to do so. I am still looking forward to sharing my message of independence and fiscal conservatism to all voters of every race in Georgia’s 4th District.”

“One of my fellow Republicans has accused the event coordinator of excluding her because of her race. That ugly charge has been vehemently and adamantly denied by the producer and moderator for tonight’s event.”

“While I do not know the source of this misunderstanding, I would never attend an event that excluded candidates based on race. This is 21st century America, and we’re better than that.”

“I respect all my fellow Republicans in this race,” Ruth said. “That includes Liz Carter, Victor Armendariz and Larry Gause. We are not opponents, we are competitors on the same team. I am privileged to take our conservative message to a large segment of the black community this evening.”

Ruth added: “I regret that old-fashioned racial division threatens the civil tone of this campaign. The 4th District is made up of people of all ethnic backgrounds who celebrate their diversity. I am who I am, and I’m running for office as a conservative Republican.”
To find out more on Cory Ruth and his campaign, please visit http://www.coryruth.com

I like it a lot better than the Newsmakers statement.

Ga-4 Forum: Statement of Newsmakers live Journal

Posted: June 2, 2010 by datechguy in elections, opinion/news
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I received the following written statement from the Newsmakers live Journal. As I consider it a reply to my e-mail I include it in full along with my comments in bold italic:

NEWSMAKERS Live/Journal Unfairly Assailed

It has come to our attention that a disgruntled, long-shot Republican candidate for the 4th District Congressional seat is unfairly disparaging tonight’s NEWSMAKERS Live political forum and the credibility of its ownership team by falsely reporting and blogging that she has been excluded from the event because of her race! This is interesting, she is considered the front runner for the republican nomination yet she is considered a “longshot”. Yet Mr. Ruth (who I like) is apparently not a long shot.

Nothing could be further from the truth. There was never any effort to make this a “black only” affair, as has been alleged by the candidate and her supporters. This forum was conceived and set in motion back in April based on Congressman Johnson’s schedule Interestingly enough congressman Johnson’s office informed me personally that he was not attending due to “scheduling conflicts” and the candidates we were then aware of in the race. It took me all of two minutes to find this list of ALL Ga candidates for office, how is it I could do this and they could not? The candidate in question was not on our radar screen at the time, and has been alarmingly indignant and combative when we explained that the lineup was set for tonight, but that another Republicans-only forum is planned for the very near future.If there is a republican only forum later, why is Mr. Ruth invited for tonight?

Despite numerous conversations, and an invitation to attend tonight’s event and be recognized, the caustic candidate continues to condemn and berate Newsmakers Live/Journal in what appears to be a publicity ploy designed to garner her needed name recognition. We lament this political gamesmanship. Let’s talk name recognition. when I was in GA-4 only one voter I talked to even remembered Connie Stokes name, yet she is on the program

In the past candidates have underestimated NEWSMAKERS reach and political impact, much to their chagrin.I would think that wanting to participate in the program is an acknowledgment of your reach and impact Some choose not to show up and answer our piercing and pertinent questions, while others – in a futile effort to enhance their candidacy — falsely accuse us of wrongdoing or racism in our journalistic efforts to enlighten the African American community. It would seem to me if you want to enlighten the African American community on the candidates it would have been normal to include the Hispanic and White candidates in the race

Respectfully,

James “Jim” Welcome, Executive Producer
Maynard Eaton, Moderator

I have sent the following e-mail in reply:

Hello:

Thank you for your statement I have a few questions concerning it:

Your statement says that the event was set in motion based on the congressman’s schedule. I talked to the congressman’s office today and they informed me they would not be able to attend due to scheduling conflicts. This seems to contradict your statement concerning the arrangements.

Are you aware that the congressman’s office states he will not be attending tonight?

Were you aware of the “scheduling conflict” that precludes his attendance and if so when? If the forum was arranged based on the congressman’s schedule why was it not re-scheduled?

Since Ms. Carter is considered the republican frontrunner how is she a “longshot” candidate and Cory Ruth not?

How do you define a “longshot” candidate?

How do you reconcile your claim to: “a long reach and political influence” yet claim you claim all Hispanic and white candidates in the Ga-4 race were “not on your radar screen”?

I was able to find a complete list of all candidates in races in Georgia on this web site in under 2 minutes of searching the web as a news organization how did you establish who was running and who was not?

Is it true or false that Ms. Carter was told when she inquired about the forum that she could participate and then was told she could not. If so why was this the case?

Please explain how a forum that excludes all white and Hispanic candidates not to mention the sitting congressman will enlighten the African American community will more than a forum that includes all candidates?

Thanks

Pete I: DaTechGuy
Have Fedora will Travel
https://datechguy.wordpress.com/

If I get an e-mail answer I will publish it.

As they were kind enough to take my call and return my e-mail I will not pass judgement myself but I ask my readers:

If the forum in question was all white and the organizers of an organization called NEWSMAKERS LIVE excluded all black and Hispanic candidates claiming they were “not on their radar screen” would you believe them?

Feel free to leave your answers in comments.

Ga-4 Forum: No Irish Whites need apply?

Posted: June 2, 2010 by datechguy in elections, opinion/news
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Looks like there is an interesting twist going on in Ga-4, I may have come back too soon. Radio Station 1280 AM Newsmakers’ Journal is holding a candidates debate, however admittance is apparently based on skin color.

Just informed “Black Candidates” Only Tonight” So because I’m white I’m not invited to participate even though it is a Democrat and Republican debate? Hmmm- Will you call 1380 am and ask why?

Well this is an interesting turn of events isn’t it. I tried to call the radio station the mail box of the news department is jammed. I reached another person and was told that the station had nothing to do with the event although there were aware of it.

It turns out the event is being organized by something called the Newsmakers’ Journal. I sent them the following e-mail on the subject

Good morning:

Let me introduce myself, I am Peter Ingemi, a blogger out of Massachusetts who blogs under the name DaTechGuy at https://datechguy.wordpress.com

I recently returned from a trip to the Ga-4th district (May 23rd-29th) where I stayed in Lithonia and covered the ga-4 race speaking with candidates, local newspapers and voters to get a feel of the district. I am still writing articles on the trip and will be for the rest of the week.

I understand you are going to be having a candidates event tonight , your home page confirms this.

I am informed that this event is restricted to Candidates of both parties only based on race. This seems such an incredible to hear in 2010 that I can scarcely credit it.

I would like to confirm that candidates Liz Carter, Victor Armendariz and Larry Gause are excluded. If this is true I would like get a both a comment and explanation concerning this.

I should inform you that I am blogging this e-mail and any response to it.

I very much enjoyed my time in Ga-4 and hope to get back there again.

Thank you

Pete I: DaTechGuy
Have Fedora will Travel
https://datechguy.wordpress.com/

As said in the e-mail I’ll let you know what they have to say.

Update: Here is the flyer:

Update 2: Stacy and Dan Riehl are all over this.

Considering the racial makeup of the district this is unlikely to hurt Johnson or Jones or Stokes if they get the democratic nomination but nationally this could be rather nasty for the president if somebody bothers to ask Robert Gibbs about it.

Update 3: Called Congressman Johnson’s office will be waiting to hear back.

Update 4: Peach Pundit takes up the call

I’m told that Maynard Eaton allegedly at first invited Carter to tonight’s debate and discussion but later rescinded the offer based solely, not on the content of her character, but the color of her skin.

Now, three Democrats and one Republican will tonight debate the pressing issues facing the 4th Congressional District. Only one problem: it would seem that whites need not apply for the job in the eyes of Maynard Eaton and James H. Welcome, publisher of The Newsmakers Journal. They’d rather embrace bigotry and dislike for those they don’t look like them.

Amazing!

Update 5: That’s interesting, the update (via Obi’s sister) at Stacy’s site says the following:

Mr. Maynard Eaton, of Newsmakers Live (404.223.5910 and 404.254.8322) claims he’s never heard of Liz Carter.

That’s very interesting. I just got off the phone with Liz Carter and she informed me she was in contact with the Newsmakers group as early as the 21st. Talking to a Mr. Weather and a Ms Kivc. She further stated that she was given Mr. Eaton’s cell number, was informed that he would be expecting his call and called him on the 28th and talked to him this morning.
Perhaps I should give him a call.

Update 6: Heard back from Congressman Johnson’s office. He will not be attending the event due to scheduling conflicts. The office had no comment on the forum but did stress the congressman’s record on diversity as the congressman of all the 4th district. (On a personal note the congressman’s office was very prompt in getting back to me again and continue to be a class act when it comes to dealing with a known political opponent like me.)

Update: 7: Just got off the phone with Mr. Eaton. He told me he had not heard of Liz Carter at the time the forum was set up and only found out about her in the last week as they were talking. This is consistent with Liz’s statement above. He is also sending me a statement via e-mail and there will be a link to where the forum can be seen streaming.

Considering the attention he has been getting today and how flat out he must be it was rather nice of him to give me some of his time today.

Update 8: Newsmakes calls Liz Carter a “a disgruntled, long-shot Republican” in their statement saying she is:

falsely reporting and blogging that she has been excluded from the event because of her race!

Nothing could be further from the truth. There was never any effort to make this a “black only” affair, as has been alleged by the candidate and her supporters. This forum was conceived and set in motion back in April based on Congressman Johnson’s schedule

These guys must be really on the ball, they schedule an event based on the congressman’s schedule yet he is not attending due to Scheduling conflicts?

Amazing!

Update 9: A statement from the Cory Ruth campaign here.

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