Blog for Democracy

Category: Legislature

  • Congratulations Mr. Chairman

    Just 3 days ago in my local paper: This year, however, the District 24 Republican [Sen. Jack Murphy] will serve as chairman of the banking and financial institutions committee. “I was seeking the banks and banking appointment because I felt like it’s a move up toward something slightly more powerful,” Murphy said. “Banks and banking…

  • Another One Bites

    Less than six weeks ago, Bubber Epps stood beside the Barnes bus – the yellow school bus- that rolled into Macon, looked me in the eye and said that anyone who runs as one party then serves as another is just plain dishonest. He was right. Today, my very reliable sources say he just joined…

  • Open Thread-Friday Edition

    First Things first-Happy Hour tonight is at Manuel’s ( North Ave side) We start at 5:30 ish and will likely be there till 8:30 pm. Join us! Congratulations to the Cobb County Democratic Committees newly elected leadership. Last evening the post seat holders elected Melissa Snyder Pike the Chair of the Cobb County Democratic Party. She’s…

  • Predictions (Open Thread)

    Roy heads to a runoff Thurmond loses in a landslide. Marshall goes bye-byes (probably epically too). Bishop wins. We win one Constitutional Office. It won’t be Moffett, Martin, or Powell. Legislature gets more Republican. Democrats retain both chambers. OPEN THREAD!!!!

  • Tipping Point, or One of the Seven Signs?

    Last evening I was hanging out on Facebook with my “friends” and noticed that Grayson had shared a blog post from Peach Pundit about seven of their front page posters, including Erick Erickson, endorsing Carol Porter for Lt. Gov. I’ll admit, I’d had couple glasses of wine and while I generally can hold my lick’r,…

  • 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…