We have some serious problems in terms of Democratic leadership in this state. Sewell is the highest ranking elected Dem in the State and needs to show leadership on these matters.
We are well past the time of pomp and circumstance just for getting elected. It's time for someone to show some real leadership in this District.
So far I've seen nothing but disaster from Sewell from her chief of staff decision, to naming Albert Turner Jr to her transition team , to choosing to hobnob with Condoleeza Rice (was in the B'ham News last week in the Social events section) rather than spend time with the real folks in the district.
Also per gradyw
The appointment of Albert Turner Jr to a transition team really is troubling for several reasons.
Google him if you know nothing about him.
He's right in the thick of the coal ash controversy in Perry County for starters. And not on the side of being progressive on this issue.
Per archangelsk regarding the Turner appointment;
I was not aware of that, Albert Turner, Jr. being named to her transition team, and yes it is troubling. Knowing what I know, Sewell needs to take care with the company she keeps. Turner is one of these "bad Democrats" that we as party members need to be on the lookout for.
So this is something that she needs to have her feet held to the fire for...like we need to not be complaining about it so much here, but possibly instead going to her directly and asking her and getting her reaction or reply and then posting it here and discussing that.
We can be gadflies, but there is a way that is much more productive to go about it.
Note to archangelsk, I disagree Sewells' designer pumps shouldn't be publicly held to the fire. She is a public figure. She can not be held accountable with a face to face/one on one meeting, that's how back room deals are conducted. The people are the public therefore public business and interest should be conducted in public, not in private.
Here is the announcement from Turner's office regarding his appointment.
Here is a quick google search regarding Perry County and the Coal Ash dump.
WASHINGTON - The massive coal-ash spill at TVA's Kingston Fossil Plant may have been a costly environmental nightmare, but from Albert Turner Jr.'s point of view, it was "a godsend."
Turner, a county commissioner in the rural Alabama community where the coal ash is being shipped for permanent disposal, said Wednesday that the spill has given the poor, mostly black community an economic boom "unseen since the state of Texas struck oil."
"I sleep well at night knowing we've got coal ash in the ground and cash in the bank," Turner said during a congressional hearing on the spill.
More background on Albert Turner Sr. and Jr.
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