2. I have no doubt whatsoever that any mayor/ politician would want to steal publicity by associating with an athlete, so no one should be surprised if a mayor makes time to participate in the announcement. But I think the mayor would be a complete jerk if he said yeah, OK, I’ll participate in the announcement but only if you’re going to IU. That doesn’t seem like a position that would win him votes.
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Very few people in Tennesee will vote for, or against, the New Albany mayor.