Tue
Oct 21 2014
09:40 pm
No-Show Smith finally shows up – But guess where?
By: Bbeanster

When South Doyle Middle School teachers showed up for parent-teacher conferences this evening at 5, supper was waiting for them in the break room.

So was 13th House district candidate Eddie Smith, in what was pretty clearly a violation of KCS policy:

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Solicitation or advertising in any form by candidates for public office or political or issue oriented organizations is not permitted. Political literature shall not be distributed through the school to students, nor sent home to parents, nor placed in teachers’ mailboxes, lounges or on school premises. Political advertising in any form shall not be permitted on school facilities, on school grounds or in school publications.
Exceptions to this restriction are as follows:

(1) For election days at those school facilities that are used as polling places, political signage may be placed on campuses that host polling places beginning at 6:00 p.m. on the day prior to the election. On election days at these locations, election officials will determine the placement of advertising and the permissibility of solicitations. All such materials must be removed by the candidates by 7 a.m. the day following the election.

(2) Political office holders and those campaigning for political office may provide sponsorships, as defined above. The Knox County Schools maintains the right to provide appropriate recognition of such sponsorships.

(3) Candidates for elected offices within Knox County Schools or Knox County government which are not voted on by the general public (e.g. a representative to the county retirement board) may advertise under this policy, but candidates for office which is voted upon by the general public (e.g. school board) may not use Knox County Schools information systems to promote their candidacy.

Apparently he was invited by a teacher, and
he showed up bearing cookies. He got an earful from several teachers, and was asked what was up with the stupid Lane Kiffin ad. He said he's not responsible for what outside groups do. When a teacher told him that Gloria is the teachers' voice in Nashville, he said she doesn't have a seat at the table.

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Tamara Shepherd's picture

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Submitted by Tamara Shepherd on Tue, 2014/10/21 - 10:02pm.

Gloria "doesn't have a seat at the table?"

What does that even mean???

Rachel's picture

My guess he means she's

Submitted by Rachel on Tue, 2014/10/21 - 10:05pm.
(in reply to Tamara Shepherd)

My guess he means she's irrelevant because she's a Democrat.

Bbeanster's picture

Just heard that Channel 8

Submitted by Bbeanster on Tue, 2014/10/21 - 10:22pm.

Just heard that Channel 8 interviewed Smith in the SDMS parking lot at 11. Nice backdrop.

Bbeanster's picture

(link...)It would have taken

Submitted by Bbeanster on Tue, 2014/10/21 - 10:31pm.

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It would have taken about two Google clicks to learn what the Tennessee Federation for Children is about:

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Dahlia's picture

Seems...

Submitted by Dahlia (not verified) on Tue, 2014/10/21 - 10:32pm.

There's all kinds of campaign laws being broken by Republicans lately. They got noooo respect.

jbr's picture

The ads etc. don't seem like

Submitted by jbr on Tue, 2014/10/21 - 10:44pm.

The ads etc. don't seem like something you might expect from a big church goer, employee, whatever.

Tamara Shepherd's picture

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Submitted by Tamara Shepherd on Tue, 2014/10/21 - 10:50pm.

Rachel: Any speculation as to whether Smith is correct on how South Knox perceives Gloria? Thought the Dem club out your way used to be pretty strong? You're one of the few folks I know from there to ask.

Betty: Yup, it took me just two clicks on Google to link that same damning article (on TN Federation for Children) at KNS. Their piece AND WVLT's piece looked lazy to me.

Rachel's picture

Depends on what part of

Submitted by Rachel on Tue, 2014/10/21 - 11:35pm.
(in reply to Tamara Shepherd)

Depends on what part of southknox you're talking about. Inside the City, Gloria is well thought of. But we're not in her district (darn it). South Knox County is reliably Republican territory. But teachers make for a wild card....

Factchecker's picture

Powerless to his benefactors

Submitted by Factchecker on Wed, 2014/10/22 - 7:07am.

He said he's not responsible for what outside groups do.

But he'll repeal Obamacare.

Tamara Shepherd's picture

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Submitted by Tamara Shepherd on Wed, 2014/10/22 - 8:26am.
(in reply to Factchecker)

The point is that he agrees with the pro-voucher group's efforts--and is widely on record to that effect--which is precisely why they're funding his candidacy.

Lonniewood's picture

Eddie Smith does not have a

Submitted by Lonniewood on Wed, 2014/10/22 - 3:51pm.
(in reply to Tamara Shepherd)

Eddie Smith does not have a clue about education or any other issue important to Tennesseans. He would be a mindless supporter of Haslam and all the other Republicans determined to destroy public education in Tennessee. Debate the issues? Why should he debate in a town where most voters do not vote for their own interests and do not care if the candidate is qualified? For most of Knox County voters, the only qualification needed is to have an "R" beside your name. Teachers that vote for Smith or Haslam or any of the Republicans that are destroying public education in our state should get a mental exam immediately! Teachers that continue to support Republican candidates like Smith and Haslam, deserve what they get in return. They should apologize to other teachers and also to the students in our community that are hurt by Haslam's policies.

Mike Daugherty

Tamara Shepherd's picture

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Submitted by Tamara Shepherd on Wed, 2014/10/22 - 5:03pm.
(in reply to Lonniewood)

You know I agree with every word, Michael--folks like Republicans Doug Overbey, Bob Ramsey, and John Forgety excepted.

Factchecker's picture

I understand that school

Submitted by Factchecker on Wed, 2014/10/22 - 7:28pm.
(in reply to Tamara Shepherd)

I understand that school "choice" (vouchers) is the overriding issue with AFC and the other groups fronting Smith, but I think it's the other way around. The GOP is pretty monolithic on this. Either they get a patsy candidate who is strongly for this position, or anyone the GOP finds is easily game to be on board with it. The issue and a few others are driving their candidates. The money for the ads was spent. AFC just filled in the details, like Smith's name, on the mailers.

Tamara Shepherd's picture

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Submitted by Tamara Shepherd on Wed, 2014/10/22 - 7:52pm.


The GOP is pretty monolithic on this.

Yeah, looking at that legislative "report card" of TREE's that Mike Knapp shared with us, I see a combined total of just seven Repubs in both chambers to have voted against vouchers.

Even Bob Ramsey, whom I noted above as a "good guy" (and whom TREE awarded an "A") supported vouchers. Unless that dash means he was absent for the vote?

To their credit, Nicely and Duncan-Massey were among those seven voting against.


The money for the ads was spent. AFC just filled in the details, like Smith's name, on the mailers.

And I suspect you're right about this, too.

True blue's picture

Don't Gloria's mailers show

Submitted by True blue (not verified) on Thu, 2014/10/23 - 9:40am.

Don't Gloria's mailers show her in a classroom? How is that legal?

Stick's picture

Look who has a new nym...

Submitted by Stick on Thu, 2014/10/23 - 10:13am.
(in reply to True blue)

Look who has a new nym... Ignore

Bbeanster's picture

Don't Gloria's mailers show

Submitted by Bbeanster on Sun, 2014/10/26 - 9:43am.
(in reply to True blue)

Don't Gloria's mailers show her in a classroom?

No.

Brian Hornback's picture

Is that your final answer,

Submitted by Brian Hornback on Sun, 2014/10/26 - 2:10pm.
(in reply to Bbeanster)

Is that your final answer, Bettie? Where is this picture taken?

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Brian Hornback's picture

Or this one? (link...)

Submitted by Brian Hornback on Sun, 2014/10/26 - 2:16pm.
(in reply to Brian Hornback)

Or this one?

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reform4's picture

Doofus.

Submitted by reform4 on Sun, 2014/10/26 - 6:43pm.
(in reply to Brian Hornback)

That's not Gloria's mailer.

Jeez...

Josh Witt's picture

What picture? The video

Submitted by Josh Witt (not verified) on Sun, 2014/10/26 - 9:20pm.
(in reply to Brian Hornback)

What picture? The video thumbnail? That was taken in a library.

Teresa Ann Brown's picture

Gloria Johnson

Submitted by Teresa Ann Brown (not verified) on Sat, 2014/10/25 - 9:58pm.

Gloria Johnson is one of the most honest, knowledgeable, sincere politicians I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She says what she means and means what she says. She does not run negative ads; instead, she stands on her words and actions. Furthermore, she has been an advocate for our students, parents, and educators from the time I first met her, which was approximately a year or more ago. She is a person of integrity! I hope and pray she will represent us again!

fischbobber's picture

And ma I add......

Submitted by fischbobber on Sat, 2014/10/25 - 11:03pm.
(in reply to Teresa Ann Brown)

+1

fischbobber's picture

And may I add......

Submitted by fischbobber on Sat, 2014/10/25 - 11:04pm.
(in reply to Teresa Ann Brown)

+1

Bbeanster's picture

Gosh, Bryant. That's for you

Submitted by Bbeanster on Sun, 2014/10/26 - 3:10pm.

Gosh, Bryant. That's for you to ferret out – just plunk your magic twanger.

Brian Hornback's picture

Then the answer is YES, she

Submitted by Brian Hornback on Sun, 2014/10/26 - 3:42pm.

Then the answer is YES, she used pictures from a school and she violated the school rule. Thanks for the help there.

I am sure that you Betty will appear as a witness in the hearing.

Honey Boo Boo's picture

Witness?

Submitted by Honey Boo Boo (not verified) on Tue, 2014/10/28 - 7:09am.
(in reply to Brian Hornback)

How's the legal defense fund coming along?

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Brian Hornback's picture

It's going great,thanks for

Submitted by Brian Hornback on Wed, 2014/10/29 - 2:25am.
(in reply to Honey Boo Boo)

It's going great,thanks for asking, I am moving from defense to offense very very soon

Brian Hornback's picture

Well you can imagine however

Submitted by Brian Hornback on Wed, 2014/10/29 - 6:01pm.
(in reply to metulj)

Well you can imagine however you want and desire, I don't desire to be in your imaginary cluttered mass

Bbeanster's picture

And your proof is?

Submitted by Bbeanster on Sun, 2014/10/26 - 3:41pm.

And your proof is?

Brian Hornback's picture

I know which library it is,

Submitted by Brian Hornback on Sun, 2014/10/26 - 3:43pm.
(in reply to Bbeanster)

I know which library it is, show up at the hearing and you will too.

reform4's picture

What hearing?

Submitted by reform4 on Sun, 2014/10/26 - 9:44pm.
(in reply to Brian Hornback)

I think Brian already has too many open cases in the courtrooms to take this on...

And he'd lose if he did.

Pay no attention to the monkey throwing feces at the wall, everyone.

Bbeanster's picture

Bryant, I know there's lots

Submitted by Bbeanster on Sun, 2014/10/26 - 4:49pm.

Bryant, I know there's lots of vacant space in your noggin, but not sure there's room enough for a hearing. You'll probably have to go it alone.

Bbeanster's picture

I very much doubt Adam Hasan

Submitted by Bbeanster on Sun, 2014/10/26 - 9:57pm.

I very much doubt Adam Hasan was ever one of her special ed kids at Yoakley.

Bbeanster's picture

There is, however, a pretty

Submitted by Bbeanster on Sun, 2014/10/26 - 9:59pm.

There is, however, a pretty funny photo in circulation of No Show Eddie getting told off by a teacher in the SDM teachers' lounge, though.

Beatrice's picture

Beatrice is talking to

Submitted by Beatrice (not verified) on Mon, 2014/10/27 - 3:01am.

Beatrice is talking to herself again, four comments!

Lonniewood's picture

Eddie Smith

Submitted by Lonniewood on Mon, 2014/10/27 - 12:50pm.

I just read an Eddie Smith ad that came to my mom's this morning. Tennessee Federation to Punish Children PAC sent out another bunch of bullshit! A picture of Eddie Smith smiling face on one side of ad and a picture of a baby on the other. The baby should sue Smith and the PAC for defamation of character! It is sad to think of how many voters will vote for a mindless candidate like Smith.

mld

Bbeanster's picture

I got sinister black No Show

Submitted by Bbeanster on Mon, 2014/10/27 - 12:35pm.

I got sinister black No Show Eddie mailer Saturday that features Barack Obama foaming at the mouth.

reform4's picture

I got a mailer from Eddie.

Submitted by reform4 on Mon, 2014/10/27 - 6:17pm.

It had a slot for his picture, but it was blank, guess he refused to show for that either.

Tamara Shepherd's picture

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Submitted by Tamara Shepherd on Mon, 2014/10/27 - 6:44pm.
(in reply to reform4)

So wonder how he spent $1000 for gasoline in the Third Quarter???

reform4's picture

Whaaat?

Submitted by reform4 on Tue, 2014/10/28 - 2:26pm.
(in reply to Tamara Shepherd)

I guess he drove from house to house rather than walked.

Or maybe a lot of gift cards to use later on other things?

Or maybe Pilot gave him some special "Manuel Rebates".

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