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August Monday
We
will be launching www.JoeCitizens.com
in the next few weeks. This site is dedicated to giving citizens
tools to improve their community. The little things make all the
difference in the world. If you'd like us to discuss our site
with your group or club, just call me at (Tom) 246-5123.
10
August Thursday
We
will be launching a website (soon) for the regular "Joe
Citizen". Should be exciting. Of course it will have a very
local flavor. We will announce on this blog, when it is up and
running. If you'd like to work on our next campaign (if we run
again) drop us a line.
9
August Wednesday
We
are keeping the site up. We're thinking about the future.
Interesting...
8
August Tuesday
Yes,
we really ran our campaign without taking money from anyone. I
guess that wasn't clear in our bid for the seat. Pretty cool
run.
7
August Monday
Picked
up remaining campaign campaign signs around town. If you want an
old sign, just e-mail me.
5
August Saturday
What
a week !!!
4
August Friday
We
finished in second place out of 5 candidates. I wanted to demand
a recount, but I couldn't afford to tear the party into two
pieces. Just kidding.......
3
August Thursday
Congrats
to Mark White.
I
can tell you, we really wanted to get to the General Election.
We had a lot of fun, and met some great people along the way. I
say this because these people were Democrats, Independents, and
Republicans. These folks were very kind to me and my family. My
supporters were the best, I just wish we had a better candidate
:) . We'll regroup, and think about the future, and continue to
support the community.
Memphis,
Thanks......
25
July Tuesday
Attended
MPACT "Meet and Greet" at the Central Library. I
can tell you, most candidates have a pretty good sense of humor.
Not sure why they don't use it more often. I guess, you can run
the risk of not being serious enough. If a candidate has a
background of serious achievements, they shouldn't be afraid to
show that part of themselves.....
18
July Tuesday
Released
make-over advice for my new friend Steve Cohen. Oprah show is
next.
16
July Sunday
Nice
endorsement from the Commercial Appeal for our team
5
July Wednesday
Read
Jackson Baker's comments on the Republican field. I liked it.
But then again I like our press releases. Funny how that works
out.
4
July Tuesday
Saw
Steve Cohen at the Central Gardens 4th of July Parade. He looks
older in person. Politics is hard on the soul. He looks very
serious, I wonder what he would be like to run against him. It
seems like a lot of people know him.
3
July Monday
If
you need a yard sign, give us a call at 246-5123. It's the one
with the elephant on it.
2
July Sunday
Good
day at St Peters picnic, lots of candidates.
26
June Monday
The
race is heating up, 3 August is just around the corner
23
June Friday
Campaign
signs going up everywhere, if you need one, just e-mail us.
18
June Sunday
Dad's
day. I am headed to OUTBACK........
15
June Friday
Lots
of e-mails and phone calls. We really appreciate the support, it
is really exciting. Hope I get my kid's vote.
14
June Tuesday
Spoke
to Young Republican club. Thanks for the e-vite.
10
June Saturday.
Saw
CARS today at the movies. I think NASCAR fans will get a kick
out of this one. Good family movie
8
June Thursday
I
miss Survivor....
7
June Wednesday
Attended
educational seminar at the Civil Rights Museum. Very good
program
5
June Monday
The
start of another week. Great work by friends in helping with the
campaign
3
June Saturday
Great
food at the Italian Fest - Thanks to Steve Hellen and Family for
feeding me.
1
June Thursday
Getting
lots of phone calls from old friends helping in any way they
can. Keep'em coming.
28
May
Sunday
Waded
in the Memphis Zoo Nile with all the other kids in the evening.
26
May
Friday
Still
working on everything concerning the break-in that occurred on
Tuesday. It certainly seems that crime is out of control. Our
city can't let this continue to drag it to the bottom. Something
has to change soon.
20
May
Saturday
No
rain. I need to cut my grass. I wonder if there's a Congressman
that still does yard work ????
19
May
Friday
I
liked the Press Release on Paypal-ing your candidate. Money may
not grow on trees, but someone is always running a scam on the
internet. I think Howard Dean was the guy who really cashed in
big on the net, but he ran through the cash so quick. I always
liked his "yell".
17
May
Wednesday
American
Idol. I can't wait for the tour to come through Memphis. I may
have to get front row tickets.
14
May
Sunday
Happy
Mother's Day. 3 hours of Survivor, you can't beat that.
12
May
Friday
Went
to the the Greek Festival with a very good friend, Mr George
Makris. I had the chicken. Saw Bill Whitman there, and wished
him luck.
11
May
Thursday
Survivor,
my money is on Terry.
9
May
Tuesday
Two
more voters met us at Danver's (midtown). I had the cheeseburger
with a salad. Easy on the ranch dressing.
8
May
Monday
I
need Survivor. I missed the last episode. But don't worry
I have my sources. I also missed the American Idols at
Graceland. I can't go much longer like this.
7
May
Sunday
It
will be fun watching everybody trying to outspend one another
for the primary. Watch out for tons of bill board ads and tv
commercials telling people what the candidate will or won't do.
This will be fun.
5
May
Friday
Lots
of talk about our election process this week.
3
May
Wednesday
Joe
Cooper's signs are still up. Maybe they should be like Christmas
lights, just keep them up till next time.
2
May
Tuesday
Joe
Cooper should demand a recount.
1
May
Monday
Hey,
another month closer to the August election.
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April
Sunday
Commercial
Appeal just discovered that there is something wrong with our
voting process according to its Sunday paper.
29
April
Saturday
Good
amount of rain. May flowers are on their way
28
April
Friday
Good
reception at the teacher's union. We have to improve in this
area if we are going to move Memphis forward. This and crime are
tough on our city.
26
April
Wednesday
Early
voting seems to be very slow for local.
25
April
Tuesday
Spoke
at the MPACT "Meet the Candidate" meeting at Central
Library. Mostly Dems, but a few Republicans got their chance at
the mike. More candidates than voters. Some very good speakers
with passionate words.
22
April
Saturday
Lots
of political signs going up everywhere. It is battle over space
and time.
21
April
Friday
Thad,
dude....3 women ??? And they all want child support....I love
Memphis! Colletta's pizza for dinner, the Parkway location. It's
close to home
20
April
Thursday
I
feel for Bruce from Survivor, I thought for a second he was
running for office.
17
April
Monday
Working
and campaigning, I hope the weekend makes it here in one piece.
16
April
Sunday
Easter
Egg Hunt at friend's home. Lots of children. Lots of eggs and
candy. Lots to be very thankful for.........
15
April
Saturday
Another
great day of campaigning. Good reception from everyone.
14
April
Friday We are Campaigning hard in
neighborhoods, today. I wonder if Jake and Harold Jr. talk about
strategy???
13
April
Thursday There's some good folks running for
office in May that need your support. Karla Templeton is one of
those that needs your vote, she'll work hard for the community.
She's straight up
12
April
Wednesday
NO
WAY, Jake Ford an Independent ???? Get ready Jake, there be no
free ride in the primary............
11
April
Tuesday
Jake
Ford seems to be an independent Democrat ????
10
April
Monday
Jake
Ford seems to be an independent ????
9
April
Sunday
A
day of rest, great weather.
8
April
Saturday
Campaign
School. Great class !!!! A must for those thinking about
the venture, but can't get off the couch. Stay on the couch.....
7
April
Friday
A new
Ford in the race, his name is Independent Jake. What happened to
Joe Jr? Seems to be a vote of no confidence from somewhere,
surely not from us.
6
April
Thursday
Boy this place is crowded. Lots
of people still in the race. I wonder if the democrats will keep
everyone on the ballot. May need extra paper.
5
April
Wednesday
Went
to Big Foot Lodge for dinner. Must have a new cook, the food was
better last time out. That's a huge 50 lb burger that they
serve, I don't think I'll try that any time soon.
3
April
Monday
Lots of good e-mails. All
candidates must have their signed petitions in by Thursday at
noon. The fun should really start then. This will be for the
August '06 primary.
2
April
Sunday
This website continues to get
more and more visits. Trend line surpasses all expectations. If
you haven't told someone of our website, put it (insert) in an
e-mail. You never know who it may touch.
1
April
Saturday
Good day of campaigning. Good
reception from a lot of folks. Many had heard of our grass roots
efforts. Meet an old boy scout leader from Troop 97. I believe
they started back in the forties. This guy was a relic. He knew
about Camp Kia Kima, Currier, Jamboree at Penal Farm, etc.
31 March Friday
March
went by quick, may some good gains in the campaign. We need
everyone to keep it up.
29
March Wednesday
Press
Releases are doing well, starting to get in the meat of some
issues, especially around anti-corruption measures.
28
March Tuesday
Did 1
hour long program on talk show answering questions. This was a
great experience, hopefully we be on again.
26
March Sunday
Classmates
from school are willing helping BIG in our campaign. Never
forget these folks. They knew you when you had projects and
homework due, and I hated homework......
25
March Saturday
Campaigned in East Memphis,
this weekend. But, the Tigers lost, not sure I can go on with
the race.
23
March Thursday
I can
go back to campaigning Memphis Tigers won !!!!!!
22
March Wednesday
We
need our volunteers to check the blog page as often as possible.
You folks know the codeword, to blitz your assigned wards or
areas. (Especially prior to press release or an event) If you
need more material for the push packets, please advise through
e-mail. Keep hitting the neighborhoods, you folks are doing
great. I am so proud of your work.
21
March Tuesday
Got
lots of good comments on Why Congress. That piece was written by
me. Most of the press releases are finalized by my staff, but
Why Congress came from my heart. This I believe.
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March Thursday - Sunday
This
is not good for my campaign. Too much college basketball, the
campaign has suffered. I can't focus. However Memphis is in the
Sweet 16, I think they look good. Digger go back to South Bend.
15
March Wednesday-
Waiting
for basketball to start.....I wonder if Joe Ford Jr. is cheering
for UCLA.
14
March Tuesday-
We are
waiting on a response from Joe Ford Jr on his position on term
limits. I've pledge to max of three terms (6 years). We are
interested in his position.
13
March Monday-
Press
release on "petition signed", I thought it was very
well done. Great job staff. You can't run for Congress by
yourself, you have to have great volunteers, people that are
smarter than the candidate. I've surrounded myself with these
types.
12
March Sunday -
Attended Founders Day luncheon, great folks.
Great job to Col. Scott, Terry, and Andres.
10-11
March
Friday & Saturday
Eating
BBQ at political functions. Nice sign on Union Avenue for our
campaign. Great folks helping on the hand painted sign, nice
touch.
6
March Monday
Good
play by Rock103 on our campaign releases. I still have no idea
where Joe is. They are important to us. Guys, keep it rolling.
5
March Sunday
My wife
took me out to buy a gray suit today. Suits are expensive, which
I found out. Tigers need to stay steady for number 1 seed. Drive
to the hoop.
4 March Saturday
Campaigning
in SE corner of the district. Door to Door is the hardest part
of campaigning. Lots of time and lots of walking.
3 March
Fry
day
Fish
Fry at Saint Mary's. Thanks Hoa. They were very kind to me. Lots
of shaking hands, I hope they vote for me. Fish was great.
Second oldest church in Memphis.
2 March
Thursday
Dropped
in on our U of M republicans. Great Guys - John & Andrew. I
enjoyed the time, but I missed Survivor and American Idol. I
have to get my priorities straight.
1
March
Wednesday
Another
month end. For all you accountants and warehouse folks, I feel
for you. Month end is never fun, trying to balance inventories
and everything. Good luck. There's another one in 30 days.
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February Tuesday
I
missed another episode of American Idol, because of a political
club meeting. I have to get my priorities straight.
27
February Monday
Still
No call from Joe Ford Jr . I am worried sick. I don't want him
to walk from the airport or take a cab, he might get lost.
26
February Sunday
No
call from Joe Ford Jr yet, I am getting worried. Maybe bad
weather in LA I better check my cell phone to see if he left any
messages.
25
February Saturday
Lots
of time spent campaigning.
Waiting on a call to pick-up Joe Ford Jr from the airport. I
hope he calls.
22
February Wednesday
I didn't
realize, how many people I know , I have everyone of them helping
with the campaign. I never anticipated the excitement generated
about fighting hard against the status quo. We must have hit a
chord, or found folks that are just sick & tired of it
al
l. I hope I won't let them down.
21
February Tuesday
I love
American Idol, go ahead make the jokes. I am like everybody, I
am a profession
al
judge. Some of these singers are "pitchy". I have no
idea what that means. Once again , I
love the drama of it
al
l.....vote early, vote often. I need Paula as a campaign
manager.
20
February Monday
We put a map of the 9th district on the site, hopefully
that helps.....take a second and send our website to someone in
the district. Dig deep, check your e-mail address book.
19 Feb
Sunday
Still cold in Memphis
from the ice fall. My wife cooked french toast for breakfast.
She is an excellent cook. Me on the other hand, I burn kool-aid.
Working today on push packets for our volunteers. We have a good
organization, hopefully it will weather the storm in the coming
months. I believe it will, they are not - the faint of heart.
I've warned them all, but I still can't get rid of them. You
gotta love every last one of them.
18 Feb
Saturday
We are getting an incredible amount of hits on the website.
(The folks that keep your website on the web, gives you the
information, free) Much more than we anticipated this early in
the campaign.
17 Feb
Friday
I am surprised that people are reading this blog. I know,
because several people commented on a spelling error. Hey , I am
thankful that they are paying attention. I usually end up transferring these comments from my PDA.
Well, that sounded high tech......
16 Feb
Thursday
Attended
Young Republican function at the Fox and Hound this evening.
There used to a BBQ place there a long time ago. I love BBQ, but
ribs are getting so expensive. Darn, I missed Survivor.
However,
my wife gave me the low down when I got home.
15 Aug
Wednesday
Released
from Jury Duty today. Mr Carson, the jury commissioner,
has a tough job, its the closest thing I've seen to herding
cats. He does a good job at it. Reminds me of NCO in the
Army.
13 Feb 2006 Monday
Attended Jury Duty today. I've been a
registered voter forever, but this is the first time I've ever
served. My name must have come up when I was in the Army.
11 Feb 2006 Saturday
Campaigned at the Central Library this
afternoon. Hitting the pavement and the books. I love the
library. Come to find out, most people are not sure what
district they are in. District 9, I hope....here's my card.
9 Feb 2006
Watching Survivor and working. Is the drama
real or what?
7 Feb 2006
Attended the Conservative Republican meeting
at 7:00 pm. Very lively crowd. They were concerned about the
country.
5 Feb 2006
Super Bowl weekend. I love sports, especially
the nonsense of trash talking, especially when no one really
knows what team is going to win. I love the drama of it all. The
will to win can be be painful. Pass the wings....
4 Feb 2006
Pretty cold in Memphis, worked on organizing
and on the phone with strategy folks. Got to make it sound
important !!! Anyway, finalizing content for web site. I love
computer geeks, I hope they vote.....
3 Feb 2006 Friday
Attended the Lincoln Gala where I met several
folks that are deep into politics. Many run websites and
organizations. Haley Barbour spoke as the guest speaker. I
remember 20 years ago seeing him on television. Now he's
governor of Mississippi.
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