Death By Democrats? True or False?
- Luminary Starr
- Aug 23, 2019
- 8 min read
August 23, 2019
So, I’ve seen this, as has some of my friends. There are various pieces out there, that claim the above in quotes as true, and will cite cities like Detroit, Baltimore, and others. So, I decided to do my own, very loose, research.
I used DuckDuckGo for my searches. I did a general search of “poorest/most impoverished” cities in the US, and “richest/least impoverished.” Some things to keep in mind:
I merely pulled up pages from the search results. I copy-pasted their lists. I used | to tally the city, for both searches. The city needed at least 2| for me to do additional searching. If it only had 1 (or, as it progressed, I left it as the only entry, with no |), then I did no extra research, as to who the mayors were, and their parties. Some are Independent. Others, wikipedia and other sources could provide no extra info, so it’s either “I” or blank. Overall, the searches brought results of big cities (mostly), and did not really do an urban vs rural.
Hands down, each and every city [that I found info for] that was “poor,” was almost exclusively Democrat, with maybe 1 Republican, and some indies, though many of them vote with Democrats (think Sanders), or have a lot of Democrat support. On the other side, the “richest,” while they are also, overwhelmingly Democrat (something roughly like 75% of mayors are Dems in the US, currently, while about 25% are Republican), there is more of a history of Republican mayors, not just 1. I also, where possible, go from the present, to a few mayors back. Some go back to the 80s, 70s, and a few 60s. Many cities currently, or formerly, didn’t have term limits. Some mayors served 1 or even 2 decades! I also want to note that while Bloomberg may have changed his registration before, during, and after his terms in office, he has shown himself to be overwhelmingly Democrat, especially in spending his fortune as an anti-gunner, and I rate him as D.
So, while the poor areas, for *decades* have overwhelmingly been Democrat, many of the rich areas have also been overwhelmingly Democrat; although the richer ones have at least had a few more Republicans, in some cases, as opposed to none, like the poor ones.
I also want to leave with this article: https://pensivepost.com/the-unfortunate-truth-of-democratic-urban-governance-bce7c8abc2a3
Here, in raw format, are my results:
https://www.cbsnews.com/media/americas-11-poorest-cities/ FEBRUARY 18, 2015
11. Louisville, Kentucky |
10. Boston, Massachusetts |
9. Indianapolis, Indiana |
8. El Paso, Texas |
7. Fresno, California |
6. Baltimore, Maryland |
5. Tucson, Arizona |
4. Memphis, Tennessee |
3. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
2. Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
1. Detroit, Michigan |||| 1. Mike Duggan January 1, 2014 – present Democratic. 2. Dave Bing May 11, 2009 – December 31, 2013 Democratic. 3. Kenneth Cockrel, Jr.
September 18, 2008 – May 11, 2009 Democratic. 4. Kwame Kilpatrick January 1, 2002 – September 18, 2008 Democratic. 5. Dennis Archer January 3, 1994 – December 31,
2001 Democratic. 6. Coleman Young January 1, 1974 – January 3, 1994 Democratic. 7. Roman Gribbs January 6, 1970 – January 1, 1974 Democratic.
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https://www.roadsnacks.net/poorest-cities-in-america/ March 31, 2019
These Are The 10 Poorest Cities In The US For 2019:
Detroit, MI ||||
Cleveland, OH ||| 1. Frank G. Jackson January 2, 2006 Incumbent Democratic. 2. Jane L. Campbell January 1, 2002 December 31, 2005 Democratic.
3. Michael R. White January 1, 1990 December 31, 2001 Democratic. 4. George Voinovich January 1, 1980 December 31, 1989 Republican.
5. Dennis Kucinich January 1, 1978 December 31, 1979 Democratic. 6. Ralph Perk January 2, 1972 December 31, 1977 Republican.
Dayton, OH || Commission Seats 1 and 2. 2015 Chris Shaw (D) Matt Joseph (D). 2011 Matt Joseph (D) Dean A. Lovelace. 2007 Matt Joseph (D) Dean A. Lovelace (D).
2003 Matt Joseph (D) Dean A. Lovelace (D). 1999 Dean A. Lovelace (D) Idotha Bootsie Neal (D). Dean A. Lovelace (D) Idotha Bootsie Neal (D). 1993s Dean A.
Lovelace (D) 1991 R. Mark Henry (D) Idotha Bootsie Neal (D). 1987 R. Mark Henry (D) Abner J. Orick (R). 1985s Abner J. Orick (R). 1983 Patricia M. Roach (D)
R. Mark Henry (D). 1979 Patricia M. Roach (D) Abner J. Orick (R).
Commission Seats 3 and 4. 2013 Joey D. Williams (D) Jeffrey J. Mims, Jr. (D). 2009 Joey D. Williams (D) Nan Whaley (D). 2005 Joey D. Williams (D) Nan Whaley (D).
Joey D. Williams (D) Richard A. Zimmer (D). 2001s Edythe Lewis (D). 1997 Mary L. Wiseman (D) Lloyd E. Lewis Jr. (D). 1996s Abner J. Orick (R).
1993 Anthony Capizzi (D) Richard A. Zimmer (D). 1989 Anthony Capizzi (D) Richard A. Zimmer (D). 1987s Richard A. Zimmer (D). 1985 Richard Clay Dixon (D)
Anthony Capizzi (D). 1981 Richard Clay Dixon (D) Richard A. Zimmer (D). 1979s Richard Clay Dixon (D)
Hartford, CT || Luke Bronin Democratic January 1, 2016–present. Pedro Segarra Democratic June 26, 2010 – December 31, 2015. Eddie A. Perez Democratic December 4,
2001 – June 26, 2010. Resigned after being convicted on federal corruption charges. Michael P. Peters Democratic December 7, 1993 – December 4, 2001.
Carrie Saxon Perry Democratic December 1, 1987 – December 7, 1993. Thirman L. Milner Democratic December 1, 1981 – December 1, 1987. George A. Athanson
Democratic April 12, 1971 – December 1, 1981. Antonina Uccello Republican December 5, 1967 – April 12, 1971.
Rochester, NY ||| January 1, 2014 – Present Lovely Warren Democrat. April 11, 2011 - December 31, 2013 Thomas S. Richards Democrat.
January 18, 2011 - April 11, 2011 R. Carlos Carballada (interim) Democrat. January 1, 2011 - January 18, 2011 Thomas S. Richards (interim) Democrat.
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010 Robert "Bob" J. Duffy Democrat. January 1, 1994 - December 31, 2005 William A. Johnson, Jr. Democrat
January 1, 1974 - December 31, 1993 Thomas P. Ryan, Jr. Democrat. January 1, 1970 - December 31, 1973 Stephen May Republican.
Newark, NJ |
Jackson, MS |
Syracuse, NY ||| Ben Walsh (I) 2018–Present. Stephanie A. Miner (D) 2010–2017. Matthew John Driscoll (D) 2001–2009. Roy Albert Bernardi (R) 1994–2001.
Thomas Ganley Young (D) 1986–1993. Lee Alexander (D) 1970–1985.
Birmingham, AL |
Springfield, MA |
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1. Flint, MI || Karen Weaver Democratic November 9, 2015. Dayne Walling Democratic August 5, 2009 November 9, 2015. Michael Brown Democratic February 16, 2009.
August 5, 2009. Don Williamson Democratic 2003 February 15, 2009. James W. Rutherford Democratic August 6, 2002 2003.
Darnell Earley Democratic March 5, 2002 August 6, 2002 Temporary Mayor per City Charter. Woodrow Stanley Democratic 1991 March 5, 2002 Recalled from office in third
term. Matthew S. Collier Democratic 1987 1991. James A. Sharp, Jr. Democratic 1983 1987. James W. Rutherford Democratic 1975 1983.
2. Detroit, MI ||||
3. Athens, GA |
4. Gainesville, FL |
5. Brownsville, TX ||
6. Cleveland, OH |||
7. Hartford, CT ||
8. Dayton, OH ||
9. Syracuse, NY |||
10. Rochester, NY |||
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10. Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ |
9. Grants Pass, OR |
8. Sumter, SC |
7. Valdosta, GA |
6. Sebring, FL |
5. Goldsboro, NC |
4. Homosassa Springs, FL |
3. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX |
2. Pine Bluff, AR |
1. Brownsville-Harlingen, TX ||
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1. Flint, Michigan - 38.9% ||
2. Gary, Indiana - 36.3% |
3. Camden, New Jersey - 35.7% |
4. Passaic, New Jersey - 35%
5. Youngstown, Ohio - 34.9% |
6 Detroit ||||
7 Cleveland |||
8 College Station
9 Bloomington, Dearborn,
Syracuse ||| (3 Way Tie) Indiana, Michigan, New York
10 Rochester |||
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Pearland, TX ||
Frisco, TX ||
Centennial, CO ||
Cary, NC ||
Fremont, CA ||
McKinney, TX ||
San Mateo, CA
Santa Clara, CA
Olathe, KS
Overland Park, KS ||
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10. Trenton, New Jersey || Reed Gusciora July 1, 2018 Incumbent D. Eric Jackson July 1, 2014 July 1, 2018 d. George Muschal February 26, 2014 July 1, 2014 I.
Tony F. Mack 2010 February 26, 2014 D. Douglas Palmer 1990 2010 D. Carmen Armenti June 16, 2010. Retrieved 2011-09-24 r. Arthur J. Holland 1970 November 9, 1989 d.
9. Oxnard, CA || Timothy B. Flynn 2012-present I. Tom Holden 2004-2012 D. Manuel M. Lopez 1992-2004 I. Nao Takasugi 1982-1992 r. Tsujio Kato 1976-1982
8. Boston |||| Marty Walsh January 6, 2014 Incumbent Democratic. Thomas Menino July 12, 1993 January 6, 2014 Democratic. Raymond Flynn January 2, 1984
July 12, 1993 Democratic. Kevin White January 1, 1968 January 2, 1984 Democratic.
7. Anchorage ||
6. Midland, tx ||
5. Arlington, Washington ||
4. San Francisco |||| London Breed July 11, 2018 Incumbent. Mark Farrell January 23, 2018 July 11, 2018 Democratic. Ed Lee January 11, 2011 December 12, 2017
Democratic. Gavin Newsom January 8, 2004 January 10, 2011 Democratic. Willie Brown January 8, 1996 January 7, 2004 Democratic. Frank Jordan January 8, 1992
January 7, 1996 Democratic. Art Agnos January 8, 1988 January 7, 1992 Democratic. Dianne Feinstein December 4, 1978 January 7, 1988 Democratic.
George Moscone January 8, 1976 November 27, 1978 Democratic. Joseph Alioto January 8, 1968 January 7, 1976 Democratic.
3. Bridgeport, Connecticut ||
2. California, Maryland ||
1. San Jose, California ||| Sam Liccardo January 1, 2015 incumbent Democratic. Chuck Reed January 1, 2007 January 1, 2015 Democratic.
Ron Gonzales January 1, 1999 January 1, 2007 Democratic. Susan Hammer January 9, 1991 January 1, 1999 Democratic. Tom McEnery January 9, 1983 January 9, 1991
Democratic. Janet Gray Hayes January 9, 1975 January 9, 1983 Democratic. Norman Mineta January 9, 1971 January 9, 1975 Democratic.
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10. Atherton, California
9. Cherry Hills Village, Colorado
8. Scarsdale, New York
7. Los Altos Hills, California
6. Short Hills, New Jersey
5. Hillsborough, California
4. Old Greenwich, Connecticut
3. Bronxville, New York
2. Highland Park, Texas
1. Darien, Connecticut
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#1. FRISCO CITY(TEXAS) ||
#2. PEARLAND (TEXAS) ||
#3. TOWN OF CARY(NORTH CAROLINA) || Harold Weinbrecht 2007–present D. Ernie McAlister 2003–2007.
#4. CITY OF CENTENNIAL(COLORADO) ||
#5. MCKINNEY (TEXAS) ||
#6. FREMONT(CALIFORNIA) ||
#7. OVERLAND PARK(KANSAS) ||
#8. BELLEVUE(WASHINGTON)
#9. OLATHE (KANSAS)
#10. NAPERVILLE (ILLINOIS)
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10. Trenton, New Jersey ||
9. Oxnard, California ||
8. Boston, Massachusetts ||||
7. Anchorage, Alaska || Ethan Berkowitz July 1, 2015 Incumbent d. Daniel A. Sullivan July 1, 2009 July 1, 2015 r. Matt Claman January 3, 2009 July 1, 2009 d.
Mark Begich July 1, 2003 January 3, 2009 d. George Wuerch July 1, 2000 July 1, 2003 r. Rick Mystrom July 1, 1994 July 1, 2000 r. Tom Fink 1987 July 1, 1994 r.
Tony Knowles 1981 1987 d. George M. Sullivan 1975 1981 r.
6. Midland, Texas || 2014–present, Jerry Morales r https://texasscorecard.com/features/republicans-seize-opportunity-for-unity-in-midland-mayoral-election-victory/
5. Arlington, Washington || Barbara Tolbert 2011 - Present. I. John and Margaret Larson 1980 to 1990; 2003 to 2011 D.
4. San Francisco, California ||||
3. Bridgeport, Connecticut || Joseph P. "Joe" Ganim 2015-present Democratic. Bill Finch 2007-2015 Democratic. John M. Fabrizi 2003-2007 Democratic. Joseph P.
"Joe" Ganim 1993-2003 Democratic. Mary C. Moran 1990-1992 Republican. Thomas W. Bucci 1985-1989 Democratic. Leonard S. "Lenny" Paoletta 1981-1984 Republican.
John C. Mandanici 1975-1981 Democratic. William Seres 1975 Republican. Nicholas A. Panuzio 1971-1975 Republican. Hugh C. Curran 1965-1971 Democratic.
2. California, Maryland ||
1. San Jose, California |||
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10). Atlanta, Georgia
9). Boston, Massachusetts ||||
8). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
7). San Francisco, California ||||
6). Washington, D.C. || Muriel Bowser January 2, 2015 Incumbent Democratic. Vincent C. Gray January 2, 2011 January 2, 2015 D. Adrian Fenty January 2, 2007
January 2, 2011 Democratic. Anthony A. Williams January 2, 1999 January 2, 2007 Democratic. Marion Barry January 2, 1995 January 2, 1999 D. Sharon Pratt Kelly
January 2, 1991 January 2, 1995 D. Marion Barry January 2, 1979 January 2, 1991 D. Walter Washington January 2, 1975 January 2, 1979 D.
5). Dallas, Texas
4). Houston, Texas
3). Chicago, Illinois
2). Los Angeles, California || Eric Garcetti July 1, 2013 incumbent D. Antonio Villaraigosa July 1, 2005 uly 1, 2013 D. James K. Hahn July 1, 2001 July 1, 2005 d.
Richard J. Riordan July 1, 1993 July 1, 2001 r. Thomas Bradley July 1, 1973 July 1, 1993 d. Samuel W. Yorty July 1, 1961 July 1, 1973 d. 3 prior mayors were R.
1). New York City || Bill de Blasio January 1, 2014 Incumbent d. Michael Bloomberg January 1, 2002 December 31, 2013 d. R for 2001 mayor. Independent in 2007.
Democrat in 2018. DEM. Rudy Giuliani January 1, 1994 December 31, 2001 r. David Dinkins January 1, 1990 December 31, 1993 d. Ed Koch January 1, 1978 December 31,
1989 d. Abraham Beame January 1, 1974 December 31, 1977 d. John Lindsay January 1, 1966 December 31, 1973 R, D.
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1. San Francisco ||||
2. San Jose |||
3. Washington, D.C. ||
4. Seattle
5. San Diego
6. Boston ||||
7. New York City ||
8. Los Angeles ||
9. Denver
10. Austin
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