TGIF Wild Card — 10.16.09

Seems Jim Brannon is now introducing himself at forums as “the guy who got fired.” He did so last night at the VFW candidates’ forum. It’s beginning to appear that the firing may have given Brannon something to discuss beyond urban renewal. Dunno if it’s going to win him enough sympathy votes to offset Councilman Mike Kennedy’s name recognition and warchest. But it definitely has lit a fire underneath the loyal opposition to Mayor Sandi Bloem’s administration. Meanwhile, there are 18 days left until the election. Now, for your Wild Card …