The Endorsement Of Death

I don't know if this helps Ms. Fullilove's chances of getting the appointment for interim council member. In hopes of taking the place of indicted councilman Ricky Peete.He has been said to be actively lobbying for the appointment of Janis Fullilove for his vacant council seat. This is either a smart political move or utterly stupid. If the voters are gullible enough to still trust Ricky Peete's judgement, this could prove beneficial. If the voters are smarter than the politicians give them credit for; this latest move could explode in their face.

It's no secret that the two have been political partners in the past. In former campaigns they have supported each other when it didn't create a problem. This time that probably won't be the case, since there isn't an incumbent in the race. Ricky Peete has nothing to lose as for as credibility goes. I think this is his last attempt to throw his weight around. He has been called the "Godfather of Memphis politics". They both have had the share of second chances by the public. In spite of past indiscretions they have still been elected to public office. Unless the voters perceive this as an act of loyalty by two underdogs in spite of how it looks. I don't see what good can come from this endorsement.