Pierre steps back into mayoral race

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calls of carpetbagging - 2009-09-24 12:48:26

"carpetbagging", an official who comes from another district or state in order to usurp political power. Pierre is not guily of this, just of a technicality of residence in an era of abusive mortgages and a complete default of the banking industry. I would be glad to have her undivided attention for those years she was stuck with the property in Mitchelsville. We should just create a "city manager" position, and get someone to make some progress here. She would be perfect in this capacity, and an asset to the political staff of the city.

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Mayoral Race - 2009-09-24 06:21:48

There are two job openings open in Baltimore at ACORN, Pierre would qualify for that position with her background.

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A.A. and/or P.G voter? - 2009-09-23 12:41:25

Could someone see if she's registered to vote in P.G. County also? With all the rest of the stuff this scoundrel seems to have pulled it wouldn't surprise me.

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MAYORS SUPPORT - 2009-09-23 12:09:50

On Saturday morning there were 9 Zina lawn signs on Clay street. Today, Wednesday September 23rd there are 4.

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Oops - 2009-09-23 10:26:20

should have done a minute of research before I asked what time the presser is. It's at 4pm. No pun intended.

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Does anyone - 2009-09-23 10:22:17

know when the presser is?

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Dave D. - 2009-09-22 13:03:51

I'm with you...It's all about the scene's behind the scene's isn't it. I've been with Marx for years, it's good to see others are aware of just what is under foot.

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GBZP - 2009-09-22 12:27:04

Ms. Pierre, Z you later!!

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City Code - 2009-09-22 12:19:47

4.48.120 Fraudulent certificates or endorsements.

No person shall falsely make or fraudulently deface or fraudulently destroy any certificate of candidacy or certificate of nomination or any part of a certificate, or file any certificate, knowing the certificate or any part of the certificate to be falsely made, or suppress any certificate of candidacy or certificate of nomination which has been filed, or any part of a certificate, or forge or falsely make the official endorsement on any ballot.

4.48.210 Misdemeanor penalty.

A person violating this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in Chapter 1.20 of this code. A person convicted of a violation of this title is ineligible to serve as Mayor, Alderman, election judge, board member, or employee of the board for a period of four years following the conviction.

I think she will say (and be able to prove) her residence. That is what is immediately important. She will say at the press conference that she understood the PG homstead election to be a technicality and she had forgotten she even made it until events brought it to light. She can negotiate with the bank and the banks lawyers later.

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Dave D - 2009-09-22 11:34:39

Corruption in politics and lies have been around for decades. Cant blame it on OBama.

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I resent that remark, Sir! - 2009-09-22 10:44:18

They're scratching their heads over this at capitalpunishment, but I would think that if she filed a false affidavit (which is what the certificate of candidacy is) that would void her candidacy

"As I read the City election rules, Pierre could "withdraw" up to the primary election. Now, having won the nomination, she can only "decline" the nomination. It's more than a question of correct terminology because there are rules governing how and when a nominee can "decline.""

So the city is in a hostage situation.

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Certificate of Candidacy - 2009-09-22 10:20:22

states "I do certify that: I meet the qualifications for the above-mentioned office as set forth in the Charter of the City of Annapolis. (AnnapolisCharter, Art. II, Section 3}

II.3 states: "The mayor must be a registered voter in the city for at least two (2) years immediately preceding the date of the general election"

Are the completed certificates available on line somewhere or can the public inspect them?

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Coverage - 2009-09-22 10:19:21

This is amazing! Sunday, The Capital said they would not let us down with coverage of this story, and we learn in The Sun that there was a special meeting with area democrats to try and rally support. And The Capital had nothing new to print in yesterday's paper even though this happened in their own back yard. I am starting to wonder if The Capital has any reporters working for them any longer or if they only have glorified typists. Did they force their entire staff of reporters into early retirement? Tom needs to get on the horn and hire some real pros for this coverage because this is most likely the story of the year in this town and he's got nothing.

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Ahh - 2009-09-22 10:18:26

Thanks for the clarification Nick. Although it would be interesting to see a TOTAL comments. I think this story will rank right up there!

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Corruption - 2009-09-22 09:39:54

It's not so surprising that a non-resident would be considered for mayor to me. Since the inception of our new president it seems that all of the rules have been thrown out the window and the constitution rewritten. Next time you have an hour or so to kill, watch this video and it will become a little more clear what is happening. Everyone owes it to themselves to know the truth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAaQNACwaLw

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hmmmm - 2009-09-22 09:35:59

Are comments being deleted? The front page now says 123 comments, when I posted one about a half hour ago I could have sworn it was 131. PM posted on 9/21/09 (Ia anyone home?) that there were MORE than 105 comments at that time. Math is not adding up.

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Capital: Take Note! - 2009-09-22 09:20:28

WOW! This is an eye opener:
http://annapoliscapitalpunishment.blogspot.com/

Thank goodness for citizens and bloggers that pick up the slack of The Capital. Where are you reporters?

"So, did Zina commit Election fraud by giving false information to the Board of Supervisors of Elections or did she commit mortgage fraud (a federal offense) by signing under the penalties of perjury that the property in Mitchellville which she was doing a loan modification on was her primary residence" and getting a homestead tax credit there as her primary residence.

Either way, she's committed a MAJOR crime. She is ineligible for office.

She's making us wait until Wednesday as a stalling tactic to dupe us all, as the deadline to decline is Friday. Come on! We know the facts. Why isn't there a Capital reporter on this? Why isn't the DCC going to do anything? This is really turning off a lot of people.

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Up to date info - 2009-09-22 09:14:40

Here is some up to date info from the WAPO:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/21/AR2009092103501.html

and The Sun
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/anne-arundel/bal-md.ar.pierre22sep22,0,3993413.story

I love the US Representative in town for another meeting (that early?) and just happened to stop in and say hello?

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So what happens... - 2009-09-22 09:07:07

So, let's assume that these issues are insurmountable for her campaign to continue.

That leaves the ADCC till October 2 (mind you Zina has till sometime on Friday the 25th to "decline" the nomination) to find another candidate to represent the Democratic party. 6 Days, two of which are a weekend, and another of which is a Jewish holiday.

Maybe they pick Josh or Trudy. Or maybe they pick someone else--known or unknown. How will the voters react to a democratic nominee being selected in this manner?

I was speaking with someone last night that said to remember that if the democratic nominee wins the general--they indeed did win and we cannot forget about that. Is that true?

My personal thoughts are that the R, and I voters will now be less inclined to cross party lines, and the Ds will be more inclined to cross it. I am not a D, but if this plays out like I think it will and the ADCC appoints, I would be royally pissed. They have successfully eliminated my ability to vote.

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Neil on Micawber - 2009-09-22 08:48:41

I don't think it is sleep he needs. I believe Ritalin would do the trick. He sounds like Tina Shubbie, just a little smarter.

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I was surprised - 2009-09-22 08:31:57

that they have been silent on this issue as well as ACORN since two of the tapes were in our backyards.

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An Indictment on City Democrats Lea - 2009-09-22 08:28:31

Is anyone awake at the ADCC or are they too busy fighting amongst themselves to realize that some of their Candidates for Mayor had serious issues --

Shropshire: has yet to file his required campaign fund report due September 08, 2009, he faces criminal prosecution for alledgedly sexually assaulting a male midshipman for whom he was entrusted to act as his "Sponsor". Oh, and yes, Alderman Shropshire's wages from the City are being garnished by creditors.

Pierre: The Democratic Nominee has either committed ELECTION FRAUD or MORTGAGE FRAUD and TAX FRAUD. Election Fraud if she provided false informaion to the Board of Supervisors of Elections. Mortgage Fraud and Tax Fraud if she is signing loan and tax documents that assert her primary residence as her townhome in Mitchellville, MD

Is the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS going to act or continue to let the fox guard the hen house?

Is the ADCC going to demand more information and answers or just take a passive approach?

STATE and COUNTY DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP -- Is this what your party stands for; deceipt, fraud, and corruption?

The People of Annapolis deserve answers!

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Alright - 2009-09-22 07:28:26

Good to point out the deafening silence from the capitol on this story but I think this chap Micawber needs to get some sleep

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- 2009-09-21 21:51:02

I could kick ass, sleep till noon, run The Capital for an hour, and then the rest of the City until 4 o'clock.

You weak and pusillanimous cowards make me sick!!!

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Capital corruption, Sir! - 2009-09-21 21:35:59

The Capital thoroughly and capably reports on the disgraceful actions of Marine Sergeant David W. Budwah: The Marines say Budwah is a liar, a fraud and a thief. They are court-martialing the 34-year-old Springhill, La., native, alleging he was never in Afghanistan, wasn't wounded and didn't earn the combat medals he wore or the many privileges he enjoyed.

On the other hand, The Capital refuses to report on the truth or falsity of Zina Pierre, who probably committed perjury when she signed election papers affirming that she was a resident of Annapolis. Is she a liar, a fraud and a thief? Those are strong words!! The Capital is comfortable using them in connection with a Marine Sergeant, but will probably stay put like the whipped dogs they are until it comes to Pierres presser on Wednesday afternoon. Make me proud, Tom!

Of all the places in the world. Annapolis should be humiliated by The Capitals double standard. How many Marine officers and non-coms do you think live in this City? How many buy This Execrable Rag? And why? So they can explore Tom Marquandts procilivities?

I also note there was an article about torture on the front page. Would it be torture if I took Tom Marquandt on a 10 mile jog tomorrow morning?

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Sec. 3. Terms; qualifications for - 2009-09-21 21:16:02

The question of how serious the financial promblems are, pales when compared with "May she be Mayor." I think not.

ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND MUNICIPAL CODE
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A Codification of the General Ordinances of
Annapolis, Maryland

Article II ELECTION OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN
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Sec. 3. Terms; qualifications for office.
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(b) The mayor must be a registered voter in the city for at least two (2) years immediately preceding the date of the general election.

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Connections - 2009-09-21 21:00:33

One connection you will find is between an arms manufacturer and a Pentagon official. Probably not the droids we are looking forward but amusing nonetheless, and Marquandt seems like an unusual name.

Less amusing is Cohen's connection to Maryland's own little ACORN group, progressivemaryland.com. Checkitout.

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Can I say 1 more thing - 2009-09-21 20:44:53

Residency, 'tis a fact. I think one reason that the subject is so uncomfortable with Americans in general and liberals to be specific, is because....so what if Obama was illegitimate?

What could you do now, now that he's been elected?

So the reason people mock and diminish the so-called "birthers" is that the alternative is too dreadful and unmanageable to deal with. Not because those people are idiots.

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Marquadt - Cohen Connection? - 2009-09-21 20:10:57

I'll check it out.

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Speaking of the Sun - 2009-09-21 19:45:50

did anyone see Moyer's quote in their article.

"Though Moyer called the revelations "character assassination stuff," "

No, Ellen, I am afraid this was character suicide.

There has been any follow up from the Crapital, because Marqardt is meeting with Cohen, trying to get him back in.

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Entitlement.02 - 2009-09-21 19:35:47

Barack Obama always struck me as the kind of guy who would accept an award that he hadn't even earned, even at a Cub Scout ceremony, if the intended recipient was absent and no-one objected. He would take it, trust me.

That's called entitlement.

I don't think Pierre cares much about the residency requirement. What matters is her "unrivalled experience as a professional, a business owner, a youth organizer and a community leader." (website). All else is secondary and irrelevant in the face of our historic opportunity to have an African American mayor.

Why does she think she deserves it?

P.S. I did email Fox News the link to this story so let's see where it goes.

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Entitlement - 2009-09-21 19:32:38

Barack Obama always struck me as the kind of guy who would accept an award that he hadnt even earned, even at a Cub Scout ceremony, if the intended recipient was absent and no-one objected. He would take it, trust me.

Thats called entitlement.

P.S. I did email Fox News the link to this story so let's see where it goes.

I dont think Pierre cares much about the residency requirement. What matters is her unrivalled experience as a professional, a business owner, a youth organizer and a community leader. All else is secondary and irrelevant in the face of our historic opportunity to have an African American mayor.

Why does she think she deserves it?

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Is anyone home? - 2009-09-21 19:15:18

Capital reporters, this IS getting a bit ridiculous that you haven't come out with the info. The Sun did a more in-depth story than you guys. Before this is over, this must be the most commented on story of all history for the Capital, with over 105 comments already. This is making news throughout the region and state. We obviously all want to know what's going on. Yet the front picture is about sports? Where are you guys??? This is THE issue Annapolitians (and beyond) are talking about. Zina had 10 days to step down, and we need to make sure we aren't nominating a lady that isn't even eligible to run, and will just get disqualified. Come on! It seems easy enough to do a little reporting here.

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Wilkins Micawber - 2009-09-21 19:14:31

I am impressed, very impressed. Let's just hope Uriah Heap does not show up on this post. Awhile back, Willie Lowman was posting.

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More Natty Boh for Micawber - 2009-09-21 18:40:19

It's amazing: there are at least 3 great stories here, and The Capital has reported on NONE of them:

1. Zina Pierre is probably not a resident. That is a real simple rule and if you don't pass it you can't be Mayor. If she wants to run against Cordle she is going to lose by default and will have sold out the Democratic Party in Annapolis over her ambition.

2. Zina Pierre has a problem managing money. This is DIRECTLY RELEVANT to the current campaign, considering the terrible shape of the economy and the embarrassment that Annapolis has become vis-a-vis the Market House.

3. Carl Snowden and the NAACP have made an appearance. They are trying to imitate the success President Obama had under similar circumstances but probably none of the polish. This effort will likely fail, as shown by the posts below.

And of course story No. 4: The Capital's failure to report any of this.

Someone should shoot a line to Fox News over this. Its too bizarre, unnatural, and corrupt to go unreported and our "Local" rag can't handle the pressure.

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Corruption at The Capital - 2009-09-21 18:26:46

I see that now visiotrs to this site can see every single post, even Fred Shubbie's:

"A disgruntled Cohen supporter uncovered this readily available information. Cohen is evil. Beware of Smiling politicians with feminine hands.

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"From the editor - September 21, 2009

A comment on this page claims that there was a meeting at Carl Snowden's house Saturday morning. Mr. Snowden has told us that there was no such meeting at his house.

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Hahahaha! By the way you've had over 36 hours to work on this story and no new article on Zina. Real independent!!

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- 2009-09-21 16:51:06

"Why did you post that 'correction' about the purported meeting at Mr. Snowden's house?"

We're writing the story now.

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Editor's comment - 2009-09-21 16:45:16

Sirs...

Why did you post that 'correction' about the purported meeting at Mr. Snowden's house? This is not the forum for that. Next time just delete the 'erronious' post (like you did to mine on another story). You cannot 'edit' on the fly.

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Micawber knows where Zina's coming - 2009-09-21 16:44:10

"One would think you must be related to Wilkins Micawber, of the novel"

Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen pounds nineteen and six, result happiness. Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure twenty pounds ought and six, result misery.

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Legal Opinion - 2009-09-21 16:39:08

I wonder what Zina's position is on the lawsuit the ACLU has threatened to sue us with.

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Why Wednesday? - 2009-09-21 16:31:28

Here's a clue. They need to call up Jesse, Al, and all the other race baiters, get them to clear their "very busy" calendars, and fly, drive, and float on over on the Mother Ship. We can then assemble all the usual suspects and they will moan and groan about how this is all racially motivated. Heck, call the Marriot, I'll bet even Jimmy Carter has a reservation, let's gin this one up "real gooooood".......

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Jessica - 2009-09-21 16:22:54

They should have required all candidates to pass an Economics 101 competency exam; we can bet that Moyer and Zina wouldn't have qualified had that been a prerequisit.

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Thanks Scott - 2009-09-21 15:58:30

Scott S.,I did say that we were not perfect so thank you for the correction and to Mr. Micawber, I can and shall pray for both. For those of you who decided not to vote November 3rd, you pretty much get what you get. I don't care too much for politics myself but I vote because then it gives me the right to respond.

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LH - 2009-09-21 15:52:45

I would bet that a majority of the posters on here are more qualified than Zina to be mayor, and lack the checkered financial migivings. Heck, at least I live in the county.

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Background checks - 2009-09-21 15:50:58

As someone who hires people for a living I find this hysterical. Most organizations require new hires to go through Criminal, Credit and Educational background checks for any leadership position (especially ones with fiscal responsibilities. I would never be able to hire this person due to her background. Yet, she is fair game for public office. And we wonder why the government is run so poorly. There is no accountability. The fact she is still running and has support frightens me.

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LH - 2009-09-21 15:49:35

"Freedom of Speech Act?" Do you mean the First Amendment?

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Mr. Micawber - 2009-09-21 14:57:54

One would think you must be related to Wilkins Micawber, of the novel David Copperfield. I believe that is were the "Micawber Principle" came from. It means "one who lives in hopeful expectation".

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LH, can I make a suggestion - 2009-09-21 14:47:48

Start praying for our political system, a press that appears useless and/or corrupt, and wretched and broken constituencies that are so miserable they would vote for a person because of their appearance and not what they have done.

Pray for Zina later.

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Zina Pierre - 2009-09-21 14:41:45

Naturally, I am disappointed with the outcome of what is going on with Ms. Pierre but instead of bashing her, I am praying for her. What's more important than that is that I am praying for everyone that thinks the Freedom of Speech Act gives one the authority to say anything they please. Attacking a person's character and passing judgement, whether you know the truth or not is unacceptable. I'm sure that if each one of you looked into a mirror and you are not in denial, you would probably find something there that you are afraid to face, this is including myself, None of us are perfect people so stop making remarks as if you are. If you really feel as though you can do a better job then do it. We are living in an angry world right now and it won't take much to send people over the top. If you can't pray about it, at least try to be a little more kinder about what you are writing.

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Absentee - 2009-09-21 14:30:16

Scott, they've already been counted.

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Micawber for Mayor!! - 2009-09-21 14:07:23

"The truth is that I hate politics and trufully almost didn't vote in this primary myself but it was on the way to where I had to get my groceries. -Steve G"

This guy is going to be a minister in my new government.

Fred Shubbie is gonna be the Jester.

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Wednesday's Statement - 2009-09-21 13:46:08

I suspect that Wednesday was the longest she could possibly wait to address the allegations of Friday.

However, there may be additional issues that come up in the next few days as the media sends their reporters to the PG County Courthouse and other public offices to dig to the bottom.

If there is more to come out, she can either address it all. Or not on Wednesday. Does not make sense to come out and explain it all on a Sunday night when you may need to re-explain it all again on a Monday afternoon.

I have no idea if there are any other skeletons, but I do know that many reporters are looking for background info on all candidates today.

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Don't forget the absentee votes! - 2009-09-21 13:42:54

Last I checked there were 200+ provisional and/or absentee ballots still waiting to be counted...which is more than the 115 vote lead Pierre had over Cohen. Shouldn't they go ahead and get these counted before going through this circus?

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Mundey v. Erie Ins. Group, 396 Md. - 2009-09-21 13:31:00

I see I incorrectly "conflated" the concepts of domicile and residency in an earlier post; residency has nothing to do with intent:

"This Court adopted a totality of the circumstances test to determine residency and held "under the circumstances, . . . that Carol Forbes was an 'insured' and a 'covered person' at the time of the accident." Forbes, 322 Md. at 709, 589 A.2d at 953. We considered the parties' marital status at the time of the accident, that no [**1181] divorce discussions or proceedings had begun, the length of time of the separation, the address on [*680] Carol Forbes' driver's license, her voter registration, as well as the temporary nature of her living arrangements. In holding that Carol Forbes was still a resident of the family household, notably, we did not explicitly consider her "intent to return.""

At this rate I'll probably end up running this Accursed village myself!!

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A Second Love Poem - 2009-09-21 13:30:35

Ah, we are all in the mood to write Zina a love poem in solidarity on her much oppressed path to freedom and righteousness for the little man, who struggles long and hard to not lose his second, real home and Jaguar or Escolade. Her struggles are our struggles. Viva la Zina!

Half Sonnet to a Lobbyist I Love

Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
Thou scandals stink like the sweat of many heated brows.
Thoust liveth in another juristiction yet take leadth on town affairs
Affairs that do noth concern thou foreclosed upon woman
But thy eternal summer of mistruths shall not from our memories soon fade
Ere we forget our follies of Aught Nine

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At least Barry LIVED in DC... - 2009-09-21 13:14:42

I'm still shocked that neither the other Democratic candidates or the Capital (which was too busy endorsing Cohen to spend much effort on the other candidates) discovered this until now. You're required to prove residency in order to register to vote in city elections, aren't you required to show you meet the residency requirements when filing as a candidate? Too many years of having an overwhelming majority has clearly made the DCC lazy.

On the other hand, maybe her past experience could be put to good use as mayor. For example, she could "miss" a couple of payments the city owes on the Market House settlement. Probably wouldn't help the city's bond rating, but it would sure feel good!

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One more thing - 2009-09-21 13:00:58

She could prove up her residency today, if she had it. Why wait until Wednesday? She could prove that today and clear Wednesday for a discussion of the "legal matters" in the court records.

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Are you kidding me? - 2009-09-21 12:58:17

"Stand up, speak out, and bravely,in God's name.
Be strong!
It matters not how intrenched the wrong"

Oh, she's a victim! Okaaay....let me connect some dots for you:

She failed to disclose she was not a resident of Annapolis to her campaign and supporters. Forget the campaign -- if they didn't ask its because they knew and didn't care and were willing to risk the vote of the black community and risk a republican administration. So they thought, to hell with the people, we just need their votes.

Does that sound like a victim to you?

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Zina Pierre - 2009-09-21 12:23:43

Zina this poem is for you.. You have a fight on your hands, but as African Americans pushing beyond the struggle is what we do best, so be strong!!!!!
Be strong!
We are not here to play, to dream, to drift;
We have hard work to do and loads to lift;
shun not the struggle-face it; 'tis God's gift.
Be strong!
Say not, "the days are evil. Who's to blame?"
And fold the hands and acquiesce-oh, shame!
Stand up, speak out, and bravely,in God's name.
Be strong!
It matters not how intrenched the wrong,
How hard the battle goes,the day how long;
Faint not-fight on! Tomorrow comes the song.

by: Maltbie Davenport Babcock.

Patricia Samuel

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Wednesday ? - 2009-09-21 12:19:51

Why is she waiting for Wed.
Should have addressed the issue immediately,or Mon. at the latest.
Got get her story right ......I guess?

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Feelings - 2009-09-21 10:09:45

I wonder how Cohen's feeling about watching the black vote walk away. I can't believe he's done nothing over the past 8 years or whatever to garner that support.

I bet he is furious.

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Amazing - 2009-09-21 09:57:08

I can't even make a run to the landfill without proof I live in AACO. But I could run for mayor.

She is going to become the bully pulpit for Snowden, Eades et al, they will let her be dragged through the mud for them to try and make a race issue of this.

Here is the bottom line, if you can't manage your own finances what makes one believe you can manage everyone elses. Maybe she thought she would not win so it really did not matter if she lives here and if she would not win then her finances did not matter either. But now it does matter so Zina do the right thing step down and let the dems figure out how to go forward from here, do not make this election a three ring circus. Do not blame Busch or Cohen or the Repub's or anybody else, don't play the rece card, stand up admit your faults and poor personal management, vow to clean it up and come back and fight for the spot down the road if that is what you wish to do.

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Just like Obama - 2009-09-21 08:10:39

Candidate appears out of nowhere, challenges establishment candidate (Clinton/Cohen); media is out to lunch; questions about origins; candidate appears willing to mislead and manipulate her core constituency; tells them it is historic, improbable realization of dreams, etc.

All we need is some stirring but empty rhetoric, and perhaps some lectures on race relations, and the comparison would be perfect.

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wow - 2009-09-21 07:07:36

And back into the fray. Can we expect someone who can't keep track or successfully manage their own finances having any hopes to manage the State's capital budget. Hoooooray for more sunglass huts and Market House disasters on the horizon.


This is scary if Zina is the best the Democratic party can put up for the General Election.

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One Last Comment - 2009-09-21 04:38:15

To the Black Community as a whole I apologize if I come off sounding hypercritical or racist because I am not.

The truth is that I hate politics and trufully almost didn't vote in this primary myself but it was on the way to where I had to get my groceries.

To me the true essence of the poltical machine lies in integrity and character and the only reason I even bothered to comment on Ms Pierre is because in my opinion she showed neither by lying and to be quite honest I could care less who wins this election because the Annapolis I loved for 33 years has in the past 20 gone far down hill.

God Bless America.
God Bless Our Troops.

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Well thats basically my point - 2009-09-21 04:20:01

Why is the Black community turning this whole thing into an issue of race while turning an obvious blind eye to the facts.

It's not like Zina Pierre wrote a bad check forgetting she didn't have enough money in her bank account. It's not like she forgot to take her drivers license with her. It was TAKEN AWAY from her and she knowingly drove without one. Lastly the whole residential issue with her actual residence being in Prince Georges county.

I mean is the Black community that desperate to have an African American Mayor?? They must be seeing as how they charter buses out of the housing projects and nursing homes to get these poor elderly blacks to vote.

This whole thing has come down to being a 3 Ring Circus.

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No Doubt! - 2009-09-21 00:07:59

All that I'm hearing from the black community is vote Zina. I asked why and was told. "She's my girl" I won't mention the rest of the bull. Quite the endorsement, don't you think? Not trying to start trouble here. Just telling the facts. whew. Watch this one get voted out of existance.
So? Notice I didn't mention, Snowden or Simms

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A Brief History Lesson Then comment - 2009-09-20 23:01:29

I've only lived in Annapolis for 33 years and I'm aware of this citys' Racial past which at the least was un-flattering but when you mention Carl Snowdens' name to any of the residents who have lived here say 40-50 years you usually get the same responses which are usually also un-flattering.

When the late Rev. Martin Luther King was assassinated it's my understanding that Mr. Snowden was instrumental in organizing an effort to basically cause mass chaos in the city of Annapolis prompting then mayor Roger "Pip" Moyer to call upon Zastro Simms who was himself a convicted felon to stop the chaos to which I applaud him for that but here is my point.

If Mr Snowden and Mr Simms were men of any integrity they would call upon Zina Pierre to concede just based out of common sense for the Democratic party.

It is my belief as naive as this sounds that they'rfe turning this election into a springboard about Race and completely overlooking Ms Pierres' past.

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Where's Waldo - 2009-09-20 22:40:41

Can't find an Annapolis address for Pierre on SDAT at the location provided through Yahoo Peoplesearch. SDAT should have a record for the date she bought the property.

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Mr. Micawber - 2009-09-20 22:12:40

hats off to Mr. Micawber for taking his own time to do some due diligence on her... You have me inspired - I'm reading through her Wash Linkage Group website - if you click on "Record of Success", you'll see that she has not listed any "victories" since Jan 2007.

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Relatives - 2009-09-20 22:09:01

Mr. Hansen,

Fine, whatever, but what's the relevance?

Plus these days every politician has some hard-up relative. Didn't Clinton have a cousin or somethng who wanted to live at the White House with him?

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Charter revoked - 2009-09-20 22:03:53

Turns out the corporate charter of Washington Linkage Group, Inc. has been revoked. You can see what little detail there is at http://bit.ly/9O8Yi

Personal liability would attach to any business done (or bill left unpaid!!) post revocation. No one really cares but it may be a misdemeanor as well (to operate in the name of a business post-revocation).

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For Mr Micawber - 2009-09-20 21:42:38

Yes half of the neighborhood should be source enough,I was living there at the time she was there, and her brother I will call him J..she left the neighborhood, but he remained there as a full time "street Pharmacist" for awhile, I think he probably has moved on to another neighborhood now , but yes she did live on Newtowne Drive,Someone should really ask her at one of her campaigne speeches, I wonder if she will be honest about that ? hmmm

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Washington Linkage Group - 2009-09-20 21:29:28

I just went back on SDAT because, to be clear, I wanted to point out that the company's foreign charter certificate was REVIVED. (All I said in the previous post was that it had been forfeited).

Then I notice that the Re-qualification is dated...are you ready for this?.....

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009!!!

Good Lord! Is this the woman that President Clinton so warmly recommended to me over my dinner in his robo-call? What in hell's name was she doing for the White House, anyway?

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If Chris Fox ever had a chance... - 2009-09-20 21:24:29

it's better than ever now.

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Natty Boh' - 2009-09-20 20:49:15

"It shouldn't be up to the average citizen to research all of this."

Yeah well see I work like a hundred hour workweek which is why The Press supposedly has a function in our society. So that I don't have to do all this crap myself. I'm only doing it now because I'm drinking. Drinking Natty Boh'.

Elect One Eye'd Jack!!

In the meantime I think the backstory is that the progressive people in Annapolis just loved the idea of a black mayor and so just took her at face value.

(If you downvote this for a reason other than pure offensiveness then that is the cheapest form of "discourse" I can imagine...but I wouldn't put it past the citizens of this hamlet).

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Mitchellville - 2009-09-20 20:39:29

Pierre was sued in March of 2009 for $2,500 due to the Annapolis Jaguar dealership, and that case was dismissed in April, almost certainly settled. She was served in Mitchellville.

The foreclosure action was also in March of this year and was served at an unidentified location.

What I don't get is how a person who has a consulting firm (Washington Linkage Group, Inc.) on Pennsylvania Ave. can be so lousy with money.

Washington Linkage Group was forfeited in 2004 for failure to file property returns, per SDAT records (online also). Pierre is currently listed as the resident agent at her Mitchellville address.

Which is where the SDAT real property records list her as owner of 1915 Woodshade Court.

(Go to http://bit.ly/T1pWb, click real property data search, click real property data search again, pick PG County, type in the address).

Does she have an Annapolis address? Capital?

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Proving my point! - 2009-09-20 20:36:55

Thanks for the correction Mary Ann. The only thing I remember about Mr. Cordle was from an article relating to a Murder that Dave Cordle was investigating so I assumed he worked for the Police Dept. There has been no in depth coverage of him that I can remember reading about. To Mr. Micawber..There is obviously more than one Dave Cordle...This again is another example of where a journalist or newspaper could DO THEIR JOB and find out! Look up Trudy McFall and there is also a lengthy list of items. It's the job of the media to Investigate and sort it all out. It shouldn't be up to the average citizen to research all of this. The court records also list people who've been charged with a crime but may not have had their day in court. A reporter can find out things the average person cannot! That's the issue. Annapolis has a newspaper and media that only finds out selectively, when it's convenient. Why? because the media has been infested with people who are biased and have an agenda! They don't deserve the respect they seek.

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mdcasesearch results for Cordle - 2009-09-20 20:01:53

There are plenty of results of "Cordle>ALL" because he is either a witness for the prosecution or listed as the charging party as Plaintiff or Complainant.

"Cordle: Defendant" turns up this:

6A00045072
Cordle, David Neil
11/1964
Defendant
Glen Burnie District Court
CR
Closed
05/30/1998

080100194841991
Cordle, David Sr
Defendant
Catonsville District Court
CONT
ACTIVE
08/30/1991

The residency requirements per Charter, at Article II Section 3(b):

"The mayor must be a registered voter in the city for at least two (2) years immediately preceding the date of the general election"

Per the Municipal Code at 4.16.020, a registered voter is "a resident of the City at the time for closing of registration preceding the election."

I don't recall the definition of residency: I think it may be domicile + animo manendi (intent to remain), which you show by license, voter registration card... utility bills, library cards, bank accounts....etc.

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Fred Bralman - 2009-09-20 19:53:04

Mr Cordle is not a police officer. He works for the State's Attorney's office.

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Capital: get to bottom of this! - 2009-09-20 19:30:02

Whoa Fred, what's up with your fixation on the hands? you are starting to freak us all out man.

Is her election even valid given campaign rules of 2yrs residency? Please, some journalist step forward and make some news about this before it's too late! We get that the Capital dropped the ball here and is very sorry, but please make up for it by doing some overtime now and getting to the bottom of this. If she's not eligible to run, or has a warrant on her, the matter is cut and dry. She'd be out, right? I just don't buy this fooey that African Americans are still happy as pie with her. That is insulting to them to suggest the Afr Amer community was single minded on race. I think Black Annapolitians should get a bit more credit than that for heaven's sake.

If this PG resident with her PG campaign staff stays in and dupes the DCC, what will everyone do? Vote for the the others? Write in Trudy or Josh? This is so crazy.

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Why not... - 2009-09-20 19:18:30

Parachute drop a Pit Bull from an airplane. The first person the dog bites becomes Mayor.

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People - 2009-09-20 18:25:27

let's get a grip and accept this is politics as usual. Dem's always know what's best for everyone else and the rules don't apply to them. Hell she worked for Clinton that should have been your first red flag. And if she is affiliated with Carl Snowden that would be enough for me to not vote for her.

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Rock - 2009-09-20 18:12:13

Mr. Bralmanm: I just upvoted your post and am in fact going to vote for Cordle. I think YOU ARE MISSING THE POINT. Every single one of these people needs some scrutiny and this town is looking at a total failure of the press and a competitive political process to perform that scrutiny.

I don't care if he's Jesus Christ, can we do a case search on hi? Because apparently the Capital is not up to that sort of investigation.

From what I know, Dave Cordle is as solid as the Rock of Gibraltar, and I challenge ANYONE to prove otherwise.

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mdcase search results for Cohen, Jo - 2009-09-20 18:08:05

"All": 93 results (as probation officer)
"Plaintiff": No results
"Defendant": No results

For just "Josh Cohen" (no initial):

Of the results which did not have an initial other than "J.":

Two had an address "24 ROMNEY CT, Reisterstown"

One has address unknown; this was a contract action for $1,300.00. Complaint was dismissed but stil listed as active in casesearch.

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Pierre race - 2009-09-20 18:07:03

ANNAPOLIS should have voted! Now people complain after the Primary, it never fails. Only 12 percent of registered voters voted - there you go!
This women is not capabable of running her own budget less a city's - but I guess that is no longer important in politics as we seen D.C.

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Mr. M - 2009-09-20 18:05:16

Mr. M! Dave Cordle's profession is or was that of a Police Detective. If you look him up you might find pages and pages of cases that he has been involved in. Because he is a Republican, one could only expect to find silly, negative comments about his whereabouts and lack of campaigning when he had no challenger during a primary that featured 9 candidates from the other party. A fact a 3rd grader could figure out but yet it still escapes the pea brained mentality of "journalists" with a masters degree.

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This guy is awesome - 2009-09-20 17:58:58

"Beware of Smiling politicians with feminine hands ."

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Vote early and often - 2009-09-20 17:33:01

Want to vote for mayor but don't live in Annapolis...no problem...just pay a visit to the local ACORN office. They can give you all the inside info on how to circumvent the system and the law.

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Racial tension - 2009-09-20 17:12:57

there is a strong wave of racial tension headed for Annapolis. The racial divide will surely allow a republican more than a fighting chance to win. If Marion Barry was good enough for DC, Zina Pierre is good enough for Annapolis. Cohen enthusiastically supports Zina !!!! Is that not good enough ?

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Can I Vote Too? - 2009-09-20 17:02:27

I don't live in Annapolis, but I want to go and vote for Mayor too. Can out-of-towners vote as long as the candidates are also from out of town?

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BIG MISTAKE - 2009-09-20 16:26:11

The Democratic party person in charge of vetting candidates should be demoted to receptionist for missing what a blind person should have seen about the candidates background and that's insulting to receptionists everywhere.
Furthermore, this CARPETBAGGER is not qualified to run for any public office anywhere until she clearly demonstrates, over a period of time, that she understands the importance of taking personal responsibility for her actions.

The majority of Annapolis citizens understand the Annapolis City Police Department is a respected and professional agency that is the last line of defense between law abiding citizens and the local thugs that prey upon us. Those who think otherwise are uniformed.

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comments - 2009-09-20 16:17:34

k mets---the issue is not of her hometown, but to become mayor you need to have been a City resident for the past 4 (it might be 2)years. It is a legal thing. And I read somewhere where her father was living in Mitchellville in her house in PG county.

It appears that Capital Punishment is backing down from the claim of "breaking the story" and putting it on someone's Facebook page immediately after the primary.

I am sure Cordle's name will be in a gazillion records as "other" so finding him ought to not be that bad. And without looking, law enforcement (and certainly of his position) I imagine would be relatively clean.

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Background Investigator - 2009-09-20 16:10:18

"If u all were that concerened about her backround u should have taken the initiative to go on case search yourself and look her up....its all right there in black and white."

I think the point people are trying to make is that this is the role of the press. BTW I've started looking at Cordle's record -- any know what his middle initial is?

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Capital Punishment Broke The Story - 2009-09-20 16:04:17

This story was broken by Paul Foer, on his "Capital Punishment" blog. Certainly this story should have come out sooner.

But to assume that Paul Foer did it to help Josh Cohen is just plain silly. Capital Punishment uses about 50% of ink and venom on Mayor Moyer. And, he and his commenters often link Josh to Ellen.

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You couldn't write this comedy! - 2009-09-20 15:39:38

"There was a 10 o'clock meeting at the Honorable Carl Snowden's house Saturday morning"....HAHAHAHA...Oh my, Honorable and Carl Snowden in the same sentence! Thanks for the laughs.

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Initiative - 2009-09-20 15:36:35

I love how everyone is acting like their so freaking shocked and appaulled...please. If u all were that concerened about her backround u should have taken the initiative to go on case search yourself and look her up....its all right there in black and white. And for those of you saying she's not even a resident. She grew up in annapolis this is her hometown, her family still lives here....u guys have never heard of people coming back home trying to make a difference. Im not saying her record is okay or anything(cause it's really not) but hear the girl out before u crucify her. And whoever said something about her brother who cares how is that even relevant. In the end this is Annapolis so i don't really expect too much...i just know i would vote for WHOEVER would go in and clean up that corrupt @ss police department

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Big Mistake - 2009-09-20 14:46:53

This is WONDERFUL news for the Republican candidate Dave Cordle. This person is a walking talking egomaniac of the 1st degree. How can anyone with her record of financial, legal and personal irresponsibility think she could be elected the mayor of anywhere USA unless she is prepared to play the race card. A sad day for the City of Annapolis if the voters decide to overlook the fatal flaws of this person because somehow she's been the victim and should not be held personally responsible for her actions. Anyone that cannot manage their own finances any better than this CARPETBAGGER from Prince Georges County should not be allowed to manage my tax money. Ms. Pierre, while not necessarily a bad person, is at best INCOMPETENT to run the City of Annapolis.

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Cohen responsible - 2009-09-20 14:28:24

A disgruntled Cohen supporter uncovered this readily available information. Cohen is evil. Beware of Smiling politicians with feminine hands .

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This is about Annapolis!! - 2009-09-20 14:17:05

I know Josh Cohen and in his actions on behalf of our community in Anne Arundel County, he has been a class act and always shows compassion, dignity, integrity and good judgement. To say that voters want Josh Cohen out of a conspiracy theory is just not so.

I don't know Zina Pierre. By running for Mayor and not disclosing her history, it is clear that Zina Pierre feels financial skills and judgements are not necessary in the job of Mayor. That is very disappointing.

We need an Annapolitan whose heart and mind want the very best for the City. Someone that believes our city deserves great skills, financial among them, along with great judgement and integrity.

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The Capital's credibility: - 2009-09-20 13:55:07

One more thing: If The Capital wants to reclaim any of its credibility, they should have a reporter in PG County Circuit Court at 0830 hours tomorrow morning. Bring a notepad and some pencils, ask for her cases, and read them. Then come back to Annapolis and write an article. If you want to be thorough you should have someone go the clerk's office of every other court where she has a judgment against her.

Presumably the only reason we don't know these details right now is because this story broke Friday evening.

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Complete Arrogance! - 2009-09-20 13:33:21

How arrogant is this woman to think the voters are going to stand by her and her complete disregard for the legal system her financial responsibilities? 17 years of shunning obligations and Zastro says the African American community will stick by her! What an absolute insult to the African American community! They deserve better and so does Annapolis.

I tend to think the communication issue with her Campaign Manager was more of an issue of Matthews refusing to say she made a mistake by announcing Pierre's withdrawal when she didn't. Pierre flipflopped and I hope this doesn't mean the race card is about to be played. That would be a sad day.

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For anyone - 2009-09-20 13:31:40

who does not know what the Democratic machine in Annapolis is, here is a quick breakdown. The machine consists of Moyer, Cohen, the ADCC, Micheal Busch and John Astle. The developers of Annapolis, namely West funnel large amounts of campaign donations to these candidates from themselves, from their employees and from their lawyers. Keeping these pols in office gives them free reign in developing. These Pols also get huge campaign donations from the unions who negotiate with the city. The unions get favorable contracts and the Pols get a big number of voters. It's in Moyer's Cohens et al best interest to keep each other in office. This is the Democratic machine in Annapolis. They don't directly need your vote. As seen from the past 3 elections, it takes very few voters to win the primary. Annapolis is 2-1 Democratic. The unions and developers get them on the ballot, and the residents do the rest.

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Start thinking now - 2009-09-20 13:25:11

For us democrats who feel Zina is not the right choice for Annapolis but still want to vote, we should start thinking now which of the other two candidates we should all support and promote. It makes little sense for Dems to split our votes between Cordle and Fox which would still give Zina Pierre a strong chance of winning. A unified vote for one or the other makes sure our mayor does not start from day one with a ton of baggage.

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Source - 2009-09-20 13:17:33

Do you have a source, Hansen?

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To Steve G - 2009-09-20 13:15:39

Actually Zina did live in Annapolis once upon a time, maybe 20 or 25 years ago, in fact she lived in the Newtowne 20 apartments she and her drug dealing brother, but I assume she forgot to tell that like she forgot to tell everything else...oh well that is what politicians do...

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Incompetents: - 2009-09-20 13:07:53

#1) Zina Pierre, at Finance
#2) The Capital, at Journalism
#3) Josh Cohen, in Opposition Research

My conservative friends and I are chortling with glee at this demonstration of liberal incompetence.

Had Josh done his research, would we be in this fiasco? Or did he know and not tell? Why wouldn't he tip his friends at The Capital?

If you want some cheap politico running thing on some historic, a la Obama plank then you deserve every little penny of taxes she will wring out of you.

Liberal fools! Lets elect comeone with experience and preferably someone who knows how to run a business and turn a profit.

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Who was the meeting on Saturday mor - 2009-09-20 12:44:29

There was a 10 o'clock meeting at the Honorable Carl Snowden's house Saturday morning. I think it would be interesting to know attended. That would give us some insight as to who is actually going to run this city if Ms. Pierre is elected. Of course, Mr. Snowden was in attendance but who else? There are a number of Annapolitians that would lose their control in our town if they had not come up with a "scape goat" in Chris Matthews. They had to get Zina back in the election arena. Who are they?

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mayoral candidate Pierre - 2009-09-20 12:32:51

HOW CAN AN INDIVIDUAL WHO APPEARS TO BE INCAPABLE OF MANAGING HER PERSONAL FINANCES AND OTHER SOCIAL ISSUES PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TO THE CAPITOL CITY OF THE STATE, ESPECIALLY DURING THESE TIMES OF CHALLENGING FINANCIAL ISSUES?

FURTHER, MS. PIERRE IS CLEARLY NOT AN ANNAPOLITAN MERELY A P.G CO. TRANSPLANT.WHY?

ANNAPOLIS REQUIRES A CANDIDATE WITH A VERIFIABLE HISTORY OF PROVEN LEADERSHIP AND MS. PIERRE HAS NO SUCH CREDENTIALS.

MOREOVER,HER WITHDRAWAL THEN RE-INSERTION AFTER LOOSING HER CAMPAIGN MANAGER AND LINKING UP WITH AN NAACP REP. TO MANAGER HER CAMPAIGN IS CLEARLY A MANEUVER TO PLAY THE RACE CARD IN HOPES SHE WILL PREVAIL AS A MINORITY.

BY ADDING THIS ELEMENT TO THE ALREADY BOTCHED CAMPAIGN SHE IS ACTUALLY PERPETRATING A HUGE DISCRACE TO THE BLACK COMMUNITY BY PERHAPS WINNING THE MAYORAL RACE WITH NO CREDENTIALS OTHER THAN BEING A MINORITY.

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING WAS A TRUE LEADER, MS. PIERRE ALTHOUGH OF THE SAME RACE IS CLEARLY NOT A CUT FROM THE SAME CLOTH AS DR. KING.

THE POINT IS NO MATTER WHAT THE RACE OR GENDER OF THE CANDIDATE IS, THE PRIMARY ATTRIBUTES ONE HOPES FOR IN ANY CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE IS GENUINE LEADERSHIP AND INTEGRITY.

LASTLY, THE STATE CENTRAL DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE SHOULD BE A LION AND BECOME ASSERTIVE IN THIS FUMBLED ELECTION PROCESS BY SUPPORTING AND ENDORSING THE CANDIDATE WITH A PROVEN HISTORY OF LEADERSHIP AND INTEGRITY.

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I don't know which I find sadder... - 2009-09-20 12:27:43

The situation that Zina finds herself in or some of the bigoted comments made by city residents.

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NAACP - 2009-09-20 12:06:52

I see an NAACP rep has taken over as campaign manager....so now it IS about race and not qualifications and integrity. Annapolis is about to be duped again.

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Marion Barry? - 2009-09-20 12:00:46

WTF? Are we in some sort of competition with DC as to who can elect the most corrupt politician as mayor?

I am not saying Zina is corrupt or can;t win, but you can't deny that Marion Barry is, and his election, re-election and appointment to Council has made the DC government the laughing stock of the US.

Sorry, not what I am looking for in Annapolis. Let Zina have her moment to explain and let's move forward and let the cards fall where they may!

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remember? - 2009-09-20 11:38:28

I have 2 words for anyone who thinks she doesn't have a chance to win this race....Marion Berry!

Financial woes are nothing by comparison.

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Go Zina - 2009-09-20 11:28:22

Im glad you are in the race...staying transparent like you said you would. Maybe we should take a look at who introduced this public information in the first place. Stay true to your word Zina, stay strong,and you have my support. I dont like dirty politics, and I agree with "smelling a rat" in this situation. There will always be someone who will want you to fail. Don't give them the satisfaction.

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No Choice Left - 2009-09-20 11:25:44

As a democrat I am now going to be forced to either vote for someone who has shown (at least) terrible judgment, a political neophyte bar owner, or a moderate Republican who has experience in office. If Pierre stays - Cordle it is.

I know I'm not the only one who faces this choice.

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Let's see - 2009-09-20 11:13:54

LEt's see what she has to say on Wednesday. These recent events ought to throw a wrench in her staunch opposition to a City Manager.

She was firmly against any type of City Manager who would have responsibility for day to day operation of the City.

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Political Machine? - 2009-09-20 11:02:17

I am not certain what "Political Machine" everyone is referring to? Annapolis is a small town and if there were a "machine", then Pierre's court history would have come out much sooner. What a disappointment, I am very concerned that instead of bridging gaps in the community, she has now created a festering wound.

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A Class Act - 2009-09-20 10:28:31

"The only one who has shown decency, integrity and good judgment through this whole mess has been Josh Cohen. I voted for Cohen because he is a class act, not because some "political machine" told me to."

So true!

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Cohen Supports Zina - 2009-09-20 09:44:37

Josh Cohen says : "Zina has my full support and I will be working hard to help her achieve victory in the General Election on November 3rd."

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Zina Pierre is back? - 2009-09-20 08:51:16

Ms. Matthews is certainly not taking the high road by saying "There are so many things I could say, but Im going to take the high road," nor is the Capital being unbiased by characterizing Pierre's apparent return as "Backpedaling". Cordle should be happy as a clam as he didn't have a chance against Cohen. THree challenges are facing Pierre: Gender, race, and now these latest revelations. Does she have a chance now? I really don't think so. However, at least Sam won't be mayor!

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This Is The Best We Can Do? - 2009-09-20 08:48:33

"I am running for Mayor of Annapolis and will continue to fight for all residents"

-- "continue"? What is her track record thus far?

"I will continue to be accountable, transparent" -- her track record in that regard is not particularly noteworthy.

"The same support I am getting from the chair of the Annapolis Democratic Central Committee." " and "My position and I think the Democratic Central Committees position, is that its really up to her," Berry said. "We didnt want to pressure her any way or another."

Sorry. IMO if the Democratic Central Committee continues to support such a candidate, they're not doing their job.

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GO PIERRE!!! - back to PG County! - 2009-09-20 08:29:38

"...nor did she commit any crime." except driving without a licence. Most people I know have never done that.
"Everyone at one point in life has had financial snag." True, but I don't think I can name one peoson I personally know that has defaulted on multiple loans that resulted in multiple judgements against them.
"So what she has had financial problems." Yeah, we are just trying to decide if she has the capability of running the Government of a small city and she has proven she has a hard time running her own finances.
"How many of us missed a court date for a traffic violation?" I know I never have, I think most of us would take the time to ensure the matter was taken care of properly in accordance with the law.
"How many of us speed?" Almost all of us, but that is not why I am taking her to task. She completely blew off the "system" after she was caught speeding and driving without a license, she showed she had no respect for the "system".
"And how many of us forgot to pay a bill?" On occassion it is reasonable to expect that to have occurred, but not to the tune of multiple thousands of dollars, and not anything that required the lender/creditor to file a claim in court to recover their debt...and certainly not more than once.
"But what about your flaws?" I am not running for political office - remember, this is the equivalent to a job interview. Would you hire someone who failed your company's background investigation?
"She will be one if not the best Mayor that Annapolis has ever had." Well, considering the recent past, that could be considered Faint Praise at best. If Annapolis actually ends up electing her as Mayor, then the City deserves all the grief it will get.

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Zina Pierre has to live in her own - 2009-09-20 08:14:19

The choice to stay in the race is Zina Pierre's - she won the primary. Now that she has made that choice, she will have to answer to all voters of Annapolis on how these issues might affect her ability to be Mayor. This is not about "hatchet jobs", "conspiracies", "political machines", sour grapes, race or any other political side show issues, as shown by many quotes in this paper. This is about HER JUDGMENT (or lack thereof in my opinion), plain and simple.

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WOW! Do this whole thing stink of - 2009-09-20 08:12:51

This story is amazing! First, a African American Woman who has never actually lived in the City, but for the last 4 months, runs a campain that makes history by defeating the established Democratic machine - so they look into her past (why was that not done earlier?) and leaks the dirt to get her out of the way for the "heir apparent". She decides to quit and then recants the next day and fires her Campaign Spokesman for a "miscommunication"? Come on, how dumb do you think we really are (a retorical question, because I beleive they think the answer is "really dumb").
I have two questions remaining. First, how can anyone even consider voting for her now given her absolute lack of credibility in both her financial history, the fact that she has no actually lived in Annapolis for any appreciable time and how this issue was so poorly handled, unless one is truely voting for a family member, a personal friend or just following political doctrine? Second, how did she ever get cleared to work in the Clinton White House with all those financial issues going on at that time, unless they didn't do a background check either?
Well, I guess I have to give her credit for running a transparent campaign, I have been shown inside her history, but I do not like it.

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A Class Act - 2009-09-20 07:59:01

The only one who has shown decency, integrity and good judgment through this whole mess has been Josh Cohen. I voted for Cohen because he is a class act, not because some "political machine" told me to.

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Alex Pline - Annapolis, MD - Karma: Good

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To the people who are FOR ZINA PIER - 2009-09-20 07:40:54

Once again lets check our facts.

This person defaulted (for the un-educated that means didn't pay for) outstanding loans for 17 years. You would think that a person would learn their lesson after 1 or 2 times.

This person did not possess a drivers license. Thats kind of "illegal"?

This person up until last April was not even a resident of Anne Arundel County let alone Annapolis. How does this make her qualified to run a city she's never lived in.

Are the Zina Pierre supporters on here just plain dense or conveniently mis-informed and for the record I didn't even know who she was until her signs started popping up everywhere.

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Steve G. - Annapolis, Md - Karma: Excellent

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Status Quo - 2009-09-20 07:15:42

Honestly, Over and over again. Is there anyone with a good reputation that is willing to run for mayor? If there is one please let me know as I would like to vote to make our city better.
I await your reply. Thanks everyone....

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David Cross - Annapolis, MD - Karma: Excellent

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pierre - 2009-09-20 06:42:44

Maybe King Owebama can help Pierre,He IS the master of deception.This country truly does not need another politician of this calibur.We may not survive the ones we already have.Open your eyes people!

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Bob B. - Greensboro, MD - Karma: Neutral

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GO PIERRE!!! - 2009-09-20 04:39:04

I don't think nor do I believe that mayoral candiate Pierre has done anything wrong nor did she commit any crime. Everyone at one point in life has had financial snag. She's human. Whether republician or democrat your human first. So what she has had financial problems. Alot of us do. She didn't hide anything from anyone. She ran a CLEAN campaign. Plain and Simple. All of a sudden this allegations? Where were they when everyone was saying WHO IS ZINA PIERRE? Now because of these allegations, the wolves are out. I think that we need to check ourselves. How many of us missed a court date for a traffic violation? How many of us speed? And how many of us forgot to pay a bill? Its so easy to point fingers and say someone esle is wrong. But what about your flaws? Pierre for mayor? Definately! She will be one if not the best Mayor that Annapolis has ever had.

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R. Person - Annapolis, MD - Karma: Bad

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hee hee - 2009-09-20 04:09:58

With her creative financial mind at work.... cheer up Annapolis, your budget problems will be over in a wink of an eye.

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Kurt R. - Crownsville, Md - Karma: Excellent

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One other thing - 2009-09-20 03:53:46

I like the picture of Zina when she won the primary raising her fist in the air as a symbol of empowerment and solidarity.

Imagine if one of the White candidates had done that. There would have been a public outcry.

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It never ceases to amaze me - 2009-09-20 03:31:01

This Person defaulted on loans for 17 years,Drove without a Drivers License and was only a county resident for 4 months and she's running for mayor?? Then to make matters worse she doesn't think someone might dig up her past. Then the NAACP in their infinite wisdom says that she should still run? Oh brother. Whats Next.

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Pierre - 2009-09-19 23:59:02

Missing a bill now and then is a misunderstanding or an error, but to have years of getting loans and failing to pay is down right theivery. This woman should be disqualifed based on a criminal history that she failed to disclose when she put her "hat" in for mayor....I wonder if she paid for the hat....I doubt it. WAKE UP ANNAPOLIS!!!! Democrats need a real reality check.

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You go Zina - 2009-09-19 23:37:37

No one ever said wrestling back power from the Cohen/Moyer machine would be easy.

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get real - 2009-09-19 23:02:11

You honestly can't expect me to vote for you now? I suspect I won't vote November 3rd. I am that disgusted by the whole thing.

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Cohen endorses... - 2009-09-19 21:50:10

...ZINA!!!!!





http://www.cohenformayor.com/

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Cohen Machine - 2009-09-19 21:40:50

Warning: Cohen has a will to succeed at all costs. VOTE FOX !!!! Cohen can not be trusted to work in anyone's best interest than his own. He must be stopped.

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This is crazy... - 2009-09-19 21:24:13

"misinformation"?? come on! Zina may have been COMPLETELY naive in thinking that her legal troubles would not be an issue (whatever!)--- but too fire her spokesperson, completely reverse herself and then claim the statement released yesterday was misinformation IS A JOKE...

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