Category: 2012
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Monday Open Thread Holiday Week Edition
The Tour de France started this weekend. Did you watch any of it? We did, mostly because it was hot outside and I love a tourism ad for Belgium and France featuring young men in tight shorts. I don’t think this is how you win moderate votes. Today is the last day to register to…
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The Nail in the Coffin
Driving the proverbial nail into the coffin that is Michael Johnson’s Campaign for Congress, while in Atlanta yesterday, President Obama endorsed John Lewis for re-election.
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Kazanow Seeks Endorsement of National Stonewall Democrats
The campaign of Jeff Kazanow, a Democratic candidate in Georgia’s 6th Congressional district, sent out a press release yesterday morning announcing that he is seeking the endorsement of the National Stonewall Democrats. The press release also named Mr. Kazanow’s LGBT Outreach Coordinator for his campaign. You can join Mr. Kazanow’s campaign on Facebook, check out…
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Justin O’Dell, Candidate for State House District 41
In recent days, buzz has surrounded the Democratic primary race between Justin O’Dell and Diana Eckles, both Candidates for State House District 41. Primary races are always contentious, and some more than others. Below is a response from Justin O’Dell that we have agreed to post. We’ve made the same offer to publish either a…
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Ramsey Endorses Williams in State House 92
A press release was sent out today by the campaign of Dr. Doreen Williams, running for Georgia State House District 92 announcing that she has been endorsed by State Senator Ronald Ramsey (D-Decatur.) You can learn more about Dr. Williams on her web site or follow her Facebook page. Dr. Williams is holding a fundraiser…
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Living Wage for Legislators
A former Professor of mine from Kennesaw State, Kerwin Swint, has a nice piece regarding the $100 lobbyist cap in Georgia. It ends with this summation: After all, every Georgian’s real fear should be that the state of Alabama has stronger ethics laws than the Peach State. You know, I get why some members of…