Category: DPG
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When you say “The Democrats”, I have no idea who you are talking about
A while ago I made an offer to publish “new voices” on this here blog thingy. I recently got this in my inbox, and frankly I think it has merit. I corrected a few items after a spirited exchange with the original author. I won’t say which parts, blame me for all of it or…
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Will Someone Please Give Kasim Reed a Big Ol’ Glass of STFU?
BatGurl here. It’s been a hot minute, (*blows dust off cape*) but I’m back because someone is being petulant again. Since losing the Chair’s election in 2013, the Non-Partisan Mayor of Atlanta hasn’t been around the DPG much. He refused to endorse our nominee for Governor. He’s talked sh*t about the DPG. And now, boys…
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Just My Opinion
Today I posted my FB status as: It’s way past time for political parties to end the “elected official” leadership model. I can’t imagine a bigger conflict of interest or a less effective group of folks to serve an organization . In record time, text, email and FB messages to me over my status almost broke the…
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Rebecca DeHart Named* Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Georgia
Posted last evening, we learn of Chairman DuBose Porter’s selection of Rebecca as the ED of the DPG. Welcome Rebecca, we have every confidence in you. I look forward to working with you to make a difference in Georgia, both in our party and for the Georgia citizens who desperately need Georgia to do better. Ms.…
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Happy Atlanta Pride Week!
This weekend Atlanta will host one of the largest LBGT Pride events in the country. More than a half million people will come to town to enjoy the festival and Parade. The weather has been ordered, and it looks PERFECT! Atlanta Pride is 43 years young, and one of the very first cities to march…
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1139 Days
Till the polls open on November 8th 2016. Are you ready? No really, I’m asking. Seems to be an awful lot of chatter on the internets about this race already and Georgia’s sixteen electoral votes comes up frequently. Is it wishful thinking that we could be the object of a serious and sustained Presidential battle…