[devane617]

I see this as significant and probably scary for Democrats that may be tuned into the election. Albany, GA demographics wise is probably close to 80% Black. School system 95% Black. Elected city officials have been Black for many many years. However, a White guy with IMHO is conservative goals wins the mayors election in a run-off. What I see as scary for traditional Dems is that lots of young Blacks were actively campaign for the White guy. Crime is rampant and infrastructure is falling apart, but in past elections that did not matter. Dems should be concerned.

[dp0622]

Maybe they’ve been hearing their parents say “that white dude in the white house is doing a dam good job for a republican”.

Parents can influence kids’ thinking a lot.

And kids pick up on Everything.

This would be a good thing.

Also, for some not nearly all of course, the gangsta attitude of Trump not taking anything from anyone helps.

And his attempts to return God to the country in a bigger way can’t hurt with religious blacks.

Just a bunch of different angles to chew on.

Even if I may be wrong on all of them :)

[God luvs America]

i know this much; Albany State, Georgia is a mini-HBCU so i think you may be right on...

[real saxophonist]

Awlbinny

[Nifster]

Plus that part of Georgia has been democrat for generations....think Jimmy Carter territory

Sadly ATL is still more California than Georgia

[entropy12]

African Americans in Albany, GA are following principles enunciated by Dr King. (judge by content of character etc)

[NonValueAdded]

Ah, but does Bo know baseball?

[peggybac]

Albany was my 2nd home. It use to be the most beautiful city with great people. Most of my mom’s side of the family lived there and now I only have one cousin and aunt left there and a few cousins in Leesburg. I have such fond memories of the yearly visits to the city along with the fun at Blackshear, Doublegate, the Catfish restaurant on Kinchafoonee Creek, and hanging out at my grandfather and uncle’s workplace, Pritchett Ford. Albany was one of the best parts of my childhood.

[MrEdd]

When one of your major thoroughfares is “Slappy Boulevard” you know that you are too close to Florida.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Memphis and Detroit both have White Mayors now.

[bigbob]

Reverse affirmative action - instead of “Put the black guy in charge because he’s black” it’s become “Put the white guy in charge because he knows what he’s doing”...

[Maurice Tift]

Albany has been run so poorly over the years. The hospital here seems to own the politicians. Albany Water, Gas& Light is hated by so many. I saw a sign in their office forbidding loud swearing and cursing. Through social media, many people are aware of the terrible mismanagement of money here. I voted and I’m very happy with the results.