Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Opinion - Otis Sanford https://dailymemphian.com/feed/section/opinionotis-sanford The Daily Memphian is the must-read, daily online newspaper for in-depth, local journalism in Memphis and the Mid-South. Sign up for morning and evening editions, plus breaking news. (c) 2024 Sanford: With reelection all but assured, is higher office possible for Gov. Lee? https://dailymemphian.com/article/31655 <p>Recent speculation has focused on Gov. Bill Lee being a possible national candidate for elected office in the future &mdash; if not in 2024, then in 2028.</p> o.sanford@memphis.edu (Otis Sanford) Front Page Opinion Otis Sanford https://dailymemphian.com/article/31655 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 04:00:15 -0500 Sanford: Brent Taylor's 'radical left' ad belies his reputation as a conciliator https://dailymemphian.com/article/31814 <p>&ldquo;With all that cash and goodwill going for him, Taylor could easily take the high road, the 100% positive road, to a smooth Election Day victory.&rdquo;</p> o.sanford@memphis.edu (Otis Sanford) Front Page Opinion Otis Sanford https://dailymemphian.com/article/31814 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:34:09 -0500 Sanford: If colleges can consider family legacy in admissions, why not race? https://dailymemphian.com/article/31975 <p>Diversity in many forms should be a compelling societal interest. And race should be one of several factors used in making hiring decisions.</p> o.sanford@memphis.edu (Otis Sanford) Front Page Opinion Otis Sanford https://dailymemphian.com/article/31975 Thu, 3 Nov 2022 15:01:16 -0500 Sanford: Two words best describe Lee's impressive reelection victory — BlueOval City https://dailymemphian.com/article/32174 <p>In Tennessee, it was GOP business as usual following Tuesday&rsquo;s midterm election. The legislature remains under total control by Republicans and Gov. Bill Lee cruised to reelection without breaking a sweat.</p> o.sanford@memphis.edu (Otis Sanford) Opinion Otis Sanford https://dailymemphian.com/article/32174 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 04:00:04 -0600 District 86 election marked by generational divide: The TikTok era vs. the Walkman age https://dailymemphian.com/article/33414 <p>Voters who show up for the District 86 race could serve as a bellwether for whether Memphians are ready to elect a new generation of political leaders or if they are content to stick with familiar names who have been around local politics and government for decades.</p> o.sanford@memphis.edu (Otis Sanford) Front Page Opinion Otis Sanford https://dailymemphian.com/article/33414 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:26:26 -0600 Sanford: It's crunch time in mayor's race. But interest is far outpacing turnout. https://dailymemphian.com/article/38769 <p>&ldquo;This is a crucial election. And it&rsquo;s important that voters get it right. It&rsquo;s also important that turnout starts to match the interest. So undecided voters, make up your mind.&rdquo;</p> o.sanford@memphis.edu (Otis Sanford) Front Page Opinion Otis Sanford https://dailymemphian.com/article/38769 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 04:00:07 -0500 Sanford: Young's mayoral victory signals clear generational change https://dailymemphian.com/article/39029 <p>&ldquo;There is no indication that younger voters went to the polls in any significant numbers. But many of those who did show up clearly favored Young.&rdquo;</p> o.sanford@memphis.edu (Otis Sanford) Metro Elections Opinion Otis Sanford https://dailymemphian.com/article/39029 Fri, 6 Oct 2023 15:12:00 -0500 Sanford: Talk of rejecting federal education dollars is an exercise in lunacy https://dailymemphian.com/article/39419 <p>&ldquo;No other state has been successful in turning down federal education money, so Tennessee is plowing new ground with this wrong-headed, purely political sideshow.&rdquo;</p> o.sanford@memphis.edu (Otis Sanford) Front Page Opinion Otis Sanford https://dailymemphian.com/article/39419 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 04:00:07 -0500