Updated: Blatant show of White Privilege hiding behind the skirts of the JeffCo New South Coalition

So, who exactly is using the JeffCo New South Coalition to say publicly what the white privileged variety says behind closed doors? There is an unsigned letter posted on leaning Left in Alabama calling for Elisabeth French to reject her nomination and alleging Judge Nicole "Niki" Still is the victim of racism by the SDEC.

The Alabama Democratic Party's decision to appoint a black woman for fear that having an unopposed white woman on the ballot, would reduce voter turnout, is an insult that should enrage blacks everywhere.

To this end, the Jefferson County Chapter of Alabama New South Coalition calls for Elisabeth French to reject her recent appointment as the Democratic nominee for Circuit Court Judge, thus sending the message that she refuses to support racism and bias in any form.

The Alabama Democratic Party appointed French out of fear having an unopposed white woman on the ballot, would reduce voter turnout? Who knew?

Could it be the Birmingham News Editorial Board?

It is highly disingenuous for the News to state that this was the primary reason Still was overlooked when the video shows otherwise. What is becoming too apparent, however, is that the News continues to stir this pot, as if by doing so the Committee will change its mind due to the public outcry it can generate. In other words, it appears that the News has an agenda.

I'm calling on Judge Niki Still to reject white privilege, thus sending the message that she refuses to support race baiting in any form. Show some class and stop being a sore loser.

Elisabeth French is a class act;

I can not express enough gratitude to each of you. I am so humbled by and so proud of the support I received today. You have given me an opportunity, and for that I can’t thank you enough.

I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge Kenya Marshall and let all of you know that she is in my thoughts and prayers. I also want to thank Judge Nikki Still for her dedicated service to the people of Jefferson County.

As we go forward, I pledge to you that I will be a fair, honest and compassionate judge. My courtroom will be a level playing field for all plaintiffs, defendants and lawyers.

Talking with you and getting to know each of you has been a great privilege. The friends that I have made during this campaign are some of the best people I have ever known. I hope that you too will call me a friend.

I can’t thank you enough for the trust you have given me. You have my pledge and my promise that I will not let you down.

All of my thanks,


Elisabeth French

P.S. I also want to let each of you know that I will be donating $2,400 to the Democratic Party, which would be the equivalent my qualifying fee.

Paid for by Elisabeth French for Circuit Judge
P.O. Box 43651 Birmingham, AL 35243

If anyone is the victim of racism it's Kendra Lavender Smith. I guess we are supposed to over look the FACT there are some who want to replace the African American female who won the election FAIR and SQUARE with with the white female candidate who lost the election fair and square.

I guess we are supposed to over look the fact the charges against Kendra Lavender Smith were raised AFTER she won the election by the powerful Alabama Bar Association. Are we supposed to overlook Kendra Lavender Marshall hasn't been CHARGED or CONVICTED of a crime? Are we supposed to over look her side of the story?

Marshall said she admitted to the charges and agreed to the four-year suspension of her license only because of threats from the State Bar disciplinary committee. In fact, Marshall denied that she had misused client funds.

I guess we are supposed to ignore the FACT this issue reeks of republican polititricks.

Legal Schnauzer has learned that Still, through her prominent lawyer father, has ties to the Riley's. That, plus the curious timing of the charges against Marshall, indicate political considerations are at least partially driving the process.

Race seemingly has played a strong factor in the case since the Alabama State Bar announced on August 3 that it was temporarily suspending Marshall's license over charges that she misappropriated $30,000 in a client's fund. Marshall and three other lawyers who have expressed an interest in the court position are black; Still is white.

I guess it's racism because the Alabama Democratic Party didn't fall for the Rope a Dope.

By choosing Elisabeth French over Nicole Gordon Still for the judicial nomination in Birmingham, the Alabama Democratic Executive Committee (ADEC) revealed a distaste for anyone with connections to the state's political and corporate elite. Because the decision involved a judgeship, the ADEC also seemed to be expressing its concern about the justice system--in Alabama and beyond.

There is a blatant show of racism all right, but not by the Alabama Democratic Party. Strike that, not by the Brass Knuckle Wing of the Democratic Party.

We also think it's a good thing to "out" some of the New Mules who probably played a role in the effort to oust Kenya Lavender Marshall, who had won the Democratic primary, and force in Nicole Gordon Still, the runner up.

One of these New Mules, we suspect, is prominent Birmingham attorney Bruce L. Gordon. His name has not been mentioned in mainstream-press coverage of last week's drama. But our research indicates he probably was a key character in the chain of events that led to Elisabeth French's selection.

Glenn Beck used Alveda King, the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to appropriate Martin Luther King's legacy. Who is using the JeffCo New South Coalition and three members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in an attempt to put Joe Reed in his place?

Now, Joe Reed, Joe Turnham and John Rogers no longer need to concern themselves with how many people will show up to the polls, but must now move to retain democrats thinking of fleeing the Democratic Party after such a blatant show of racism.

Psst! Those democrats thinking of fleeing the Democratic Party because you think this is a blatant show of racism....See Ya! I'm sure the gop will welcome you with open arms. This isn't a blatant show of racism, this is a blatant show of the power of the privileged. Those who have the power have the privilege. Those who have the privilege have the power.