Atkins Makes It Official
February 24th, 2008 by Maria Evans
Get used to these campaign signs because they’re coming back to the 41st District.
Former 41st District Representative John Atkins was live on the air with me this morning, and I asked him straight out, “Are you going to run for your old 41st District seat as a Democrat, John Atkins?”
His answer was, “Yes I am.”
He goes on to explain why he’s changing parties instead of challenging Republican Representative Greg Hastings, who won the seat during a special election after Atkins resigned, to a Republican primary. We also cover a wide array of topics including his Ocean City police stop, his relationship with the Delaware GOP, the 41st District Democratic Committee’s Resolution to not endorse his candidacy, and his current family life.
Enjoy!
February 24th, 2008 at 11:08 am
I’m curious (and I haven’t listened to the interview yet) — can he run as a Dem. if the state party doesn’t want/allow him?
February 24th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
[...] Disgraced piece of human garbage and former state representative John Atkins declared himself a Democratic candidate for his old job this morning on Maria Evans’ WGMD show. Check it out at the WGMD Blog. And congratulations to the Delaware Dems on your new recruit. [...]
February 24th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
It’s not about whether they’re going to allow him, anyone can register with a party that has ballot access and run so long as they meet the Constitutional and Statutory requirements to hold the office.
The “want” and or “allow” factors, albeit the latter term has no standing would be decided in a primary if there were one, and even then it would be decided by the voters of the District and not the by the party.
February 24th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Thanks for the info, M.O.
February 24th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
The Republican party, a babysitter, his wife and family, his former consitutents and now the Democrat party. The list of victims that have been hurt, lied to and otherwise duped is growing. John Atkins and Marion Barry two peas in a pod. Hopefully the folks in the 41st aren’t as stupid as the folks in DC.
February 29th, 2008 at 10:00 am
[...] Continuing with Atkins, out most surprising submission comes from Maria Evans of WGMD. Check out her radio coverage of: Atkins’ candidacy announcement and the swings at Dave Burris from Bunting and Hocker. I hope there was a toilet in front of these men to catch the amazing amount of bullshit coming out of their mouths. Also, check out her DNREC update for info on the situation with Indian River dumping toxic waste into our waters. Soon, Blinky will be a reality. [...]