Can Cynthia McKinney Win? Will She Affect The 2012 Presidential Race?
The former congresswoman is running for Congress as a Green Party candidate.
Cynthia McKinnney is back in the game.
The headline-generating politician is running again for her old 4th Congressional District seat, held since 2006 by the low-profile Hank Johnson. That district includes parts of Decatur, Avondale Estates and areas to the east of Decatur.
McKinney served six terms in Congress and has a knack for generating controversy, in and out of office.
For those of you who weren't paying attention, here are a few of the high points:
- In March 2006, a Capitol Hill police officer filed a complaint against McKinney, claiming she struck him with her fist. McKinney was never charged with any crime, though.
Things could get interesting.
Are you worried or excited about McKinney's re-entry into electroal politics? Could she win? In a broader sense, do you think she could have any effect on the 2012 presidental election?
Steve
12:33 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
Her questionable PR continues - when an AJC reporter went to her mother's home to talk to her, she ran him off the property.
Avon Dale
12:27 am on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
It's going to be an interesting day when the truth is fully revealed about 9-11...the brainwashing is wearing off rapidly. We need more leaders like Cynthia who can see through the bold-faced lie known as the official story.
David Williams
8:19 am on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
She accomplished nothing in Washington. She does not understand the concept of "What goes around, comes around". I was as ashamed of having her represent Georgia in Washington as I was having Newt up there. They are just the same, just sitting on different sides of the aisle.
CJM
9:10 am on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The Chik-Fil-A cow would make a better legislator than Cynthia McKinney.
bulldogger
3:42 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
I would make a better legislator than CMc.....and i'm not qualified.
Jonathan Belcher
9:50 am on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The woman is a Narcissistic loon. I'm embarrassed that I live in the 4th district. It would not surprise me if she ran again and was elected again. We have some serious entitlement issues here. This area has changed for the worse during my lifetime. The crime rate has risen. House values and schools in our area have had a serious decline in the last 25 years. I attribute this to more and more people living in this area that think Cynthia was a good representive. I personally think the state of Ga. Would be better off without her.
JG
10:29 am on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Personally, while she might not get much done up there, I feel it is important to have at least one person in Congress, who will call out the liars.
C
11:04 am on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
If she were a man would you feel the same way?
CJM
11:13 am on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Oh, please. Of course. This is not about gender or race, but ineffectiveness. But you knew that already.
JG
4:11 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Absolutely. No difference, someone who does not let those guys get away with their lies is important.
Mic
11:51 am on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Could she be elected in this district? Are you kidding? Unfortunately, yes. The South Dekalb voters love her. She was an embarrassment before & if elected again, will be an embarrassment again.
ten
8:46 am on Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Really, I am a woman and she is an utter embarrassment to woman and everyone else
in Georgia.
ten
9:49 am on Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Maybe she could get a job at the new Walmart !!