Category: Campaigns+Elections

  • 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…

  • Opportunism

    It’s probably no secret that I generally disagree with Republicans on a base policy level.  But I have no problem with Republicans running for office.  Look, if you’re honest about who you are, what your views are, and what party you belong to, I have no problem with you.  I might not vote for you,…

  • Cobb County Candidate Forums, News and Events

    The MDJ has a comprehensive round up of candidate forums here. This Saturday is the 9th Annual Cobb NACCP’s Juneteeth Celebration in the Marietta Square. Details here. Please stop by the Cobb Democratic Women’s booth, they’ve proudly  participated all nine years. Way to go ladies. Cobb Board of Elections has ruled on the two challenges against women…

  • Rep. John Lewis + Stephen Colbert

    Monday night! Congressman John Lewis will be on the Colbert Report. They will be discussing the Congressman’s new book, “Across the Bridge: Life Lessons and A Vision for Change”, but with Stephen Colbert, anything could happen. They could go out for hot dogs, discuss Super Pacs or get arrested. Join the hilarity on Comedy Central…

  • Betting on Stupid

     Sen. Rogers is betting on your stupidity. He’s pretty darn sure you are supposed to overlook the hit you upside the face obvious about his “acting” and his real estate investments and not conclude something about them stinks. It’s not just his political enemies that have a problem with him, the ALEC Exposed folks are keeping tabs as well. I…

  • Candidate Forums-Cobb County

    Tonight( Tuesday)  the Cobb Chapter of the NAACP hosts a Candidate forum. Begins at  7 p.m. at the Cobb government building on 100 Cherokee Street. The NAACP forum also will be shown on TV 23, the Cobb government public access cable outlet. The MDJ gives a few more details here. Wednesday evening the East Cobb Civic…