The top candidates for Memphis mayor have sparred in close to half a dozen forums and debates.
Two of the debates have been televised. The first featured nine candidates and aired on WMC-TV Channel 5. The second, sponsored WREG-TV Channel 3 and The Commercial Appeal, featured only Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton, Mayor Pro Tem Myron Lowery, former mayoral candidate Carol Chumney and attorney Charles Carpenter.
There's another debate tonight hosted by the Cordova Leadership Council, although staff reporter Don Wade writes Wharton is not expected to attend.
While these forums and debates are billed as a chance for voters to see where the candidates stand on issues, this Eye on City Hall blogger wonders whether candidates are able to get beyond platitudes convey the kind of leader they'd make.
What do you think?
Nothing new has been displyed by any candidate. We already knew about them from previous roles working for the public.
None of the debates have been stimulating enough for anyone to say "I'm voting for that person" because of what they stand for. They are too boring, trying not to offend anyone, playing it safe all along. SOMEONE please offer me a vaild reason to vote for YOU !!!!