Category: Campaigns+Elections

  • “Government in the Bedroom? Hell no.”

    Think that was a liberal Democrat? Nope. I just heard Charlie Crist on MSNBC criticize the Florida legislature for the bill requiring an ultrasound before an abortion, and requiring that the women pay for it. His response? “Tax cuts? Hell yes.” Government in the bedroom? Hell no.” I’m liking that messaging.

  • Funny Math

    Nathan Deal is not a warlock, but he is indeed a financial wizard. In this ecomony, he is able to increase property values with the stroke of a pen. Check out Shannon McCaffrey’s piece about how Deal’s property values as reported on his newly filed financial disclosure differ from the appraised value for tax purposes.…

  • Easy Teacher

    Asked to grade our public schools, Casey Cagle gives them a “B.” Seriously? Cagle doesn’t see a problem with our school? Is he living in some alternate reality? Georgia’s SAT scores have declined steadily since 2006 and are among the nation’s lowest.

  • Mary Squires Press Conference Standing up for Women’s Healthcare

    This just landed in my in-box.  Good to see Mary Squires calling BS on Hudgens. Insurance Commissioner Candidate Mary Squires Calls on Ralph Hudgens to Stop Blaming Women for High Costs of Insurance ATLANTA, GA.  Senator and Insurance Commissioner Candidate Ralph Hudgens has a history of attempting to remove State insurance mandates that protect women, children, and…

  • Come Support Elena Parent Tuesday, September 28th!

    What: Fundraiser and reception for House District 81 candidate Elena Parent When: Tuesday, Septmber 28th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: The home of Rep. Pat Gardner, 668 E. Pelham Rd NE, Atlanta GA 30324 Despite how bleak the political landscape can sometimes appear for Georgia Democrats, this year we have at least one excellent opportunity to pick up…

  • I Smell a Rat

    Nathan Deal has a history of using elected office to benefit his friends, and they’ve happily returned the favor. In fact, just a few weeks ago, at the Georgia Forward forum in Macon, when Deal was asked about tough decisions he might have to make as Governor, he said that his toughest task would be…