Wake County school board candidate Venita Peyton seems to be making the Rev. William Barber as much of an issue as her District 4 opponent, Keith Sutton.
As noted in today's article by Thomas Goldsmith, Peyton's position against the old diversity policy puts her at odds against those like Barber, president of the state NAACP. Peyton has stood against much of the African American leadership in Southeast Raleigh for years.
“It gets painful being out there all by yourself,” Peyton said. “It’s hard saying, ‘Mr. Barber, you are wrong!’”
In contrast, Sutton makes the case that putting exceptional resources into low-achieving schools won’t hold up over the long haul. He favors a policy that would prevent any school from having large numbers of students with a high likelihood of having academic difficulties.
“It would make it easier on the resources, not having to pay teachers a premium, if the student population were more equitably distributed,” Sutton said. “You don’t have these schools that are haves and have-nots, so you can operate them more efficiently.”
Due to the steep campaign funding disparity, Peyton is limited in what she can do to get her campaign message out. She’s relying on broadcast and print interviews, lots of door-to-door “retail” politicking, her blog and other social and electronic media to get her message out.
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THE ONLY ONE?
Tue, 10/04/2011 - 08:45 — lawyerjohnDid I miss seeing Mr. Pope's name on Cynthia Matson's campaign reports? I don't believe she received any contribution from him either. There goes your conspiracy.
Interesting
Tue, 10/04/2011 - 08:10 — Dove314Interesting that the only Republican candidate that Mr. Pope and his family didn't give money to was Ms. Peyton given this "steep campaign funding disparity" is, according to this report, limiting her ability to campaign? I'm curious why didn't he contribute to her campaign the same as he did with all the other Republican candidates? Interesting as well that, given this "steep disparity", she chose to skip her one opportunity to campaign publicly via the District 4 debate because she didn't like the organizations hosting the debate.
Maybe Mr Pope offered and Ms
Tue, 10/04/2011 - 09:17 — starsonoursMaybe Mr Pope offered and Ms Peyton turned it down because she was afraid her opposition would paint her as "bought and paid for by the Pope machine"?
High ethical standard
Tue, 10/04/2011 - 11:22 — SDR256Knowing what little I do about Ms. Peyton, this explanation makes sense to me. I know very few people with such a high ethical standard as she possesses. She would be brilliant on the school board. Her participation would raise all boats a few feet higher.
Weren't you one of the
Tue, 10/04/2011 - 08:53 — woodstockWeren't you one of the folks upset because Pope contributed too much? Now you are complaining about him not giving enough. Is there any possible scenario where Pope could just go about his business without your criticism? Just wondering.
Who knew
Tue, 10/04/2011 - 18:39 — Dove314Who knew calling something interesting was synonymous with complaining. Oh wait, websters says it is not at all synonymous And, alas, you are unlikely to find a negative post from me about mr. Popes donations this election cycle. Sometimes behind the scenes logistics are truly interesting. So take off and put away the tin foil and try to brush up on reading comprehension and use of accurate information.
LOL I find your reaction
Tue, 10/04/2011 - 19:05 — woodstockLOL I find your reaction "interesting." Obviously, I comprehend very well.
Actually
Tue, 10/04/2011 - 21:31 — Dove314I do find how all of this works fascinating to be truthful. Whether you like it or not is of no mind to me. I believe the old school term for what I find fascinating is effective influencing although sociology may also apply. But, as usual, you would rather fling BS and innuendo than consider a more simple truth.