Both To Blame

When you read the Commercial Appeal you can't help but notice that some people just don't like or trust Willie Herenton. If you have the proof and documented evidence that's all there is to it. If the FBI had something solid they would have indicted him by now. In the "Tennessee Waltz" they have got almost everybody else that was corrupt. I just wish he would conduct himself and provide the answers to the questions he gave on the radio yesterday in other venues. That would've done wonders for his image. Dr. Willie Herentonn has done a very good and sometimes excellent job over the past eighteen years.

I like some of the things Willie Herenton said yesterday, but he made some over the top statements as well. I think he was chided into saying a little too much about Myron Lowery and Joe Birch. I figured he was going to do some damage control when it came to his friend Charles Carpenter. Much needed I might add. Since he played a major role in his success. In addition though not outright, he inadvertently endorsed A.C. Wharton to succeed him. I totally agree with Herenton's comments about Otis Sanford and Steve Cohen. I have already written pretty much the sane things about them.

I also like the way he held the host in check. He didn't engage in a lot of divisive and inflammatory rhetoric. In spite of himself, Thaddeus did a good show. Not one time did I hear him disrespect Doc. He was the perfect host. For once he listened and remained quiet while his guest was talking. It worked out for both of them. It raised the show's ratings and it gave Herenton more time than he would've gotten anywhere else. Even when Thaddeus disagreed with Herenton he didn't cuss or accuse the former mayor of political B.S. like he normally does. The fact that Herenton appeared on the Thaddeus Matthews show is an example of the reason he is misunderstood. He gives those against him plenty of ammunition. With that in mind I have to say. "They are both to blame."

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/aug/24/willie-herenton-says-he-wont-run-special-election-/