Category: Republicans

  • From the Tip Line: SB63 Medicaid “Smart Card” has “issues”

    A smart reader sent this. I am a political science student and like to keep up with whats happening under the Gold Dome during session. Earlier this week I saw a Senate Press Conference concerning SB 63. SB 63 would establish a new ID card for Medicaid and Peach care patients. This proposed “smart” card…

  • So it begins…

    Now that the family values-smaller government crew has gained a foothold in our Congress they are beginning to make their mark.  At a time when we are all concerned about the economy, jobs, outsourcing, escalating health care costs, Mother Jones reports: But the “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act,” a bill with 173 mostly Republican co-sponsors…

  • 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…

  • New Boss, Same as the Old Boss

    Oh, House Republicans. You actually had a great idea – to publicly post committee attendance. But now that you’re in charge? You’re all, “Oh no, we can’t actually let people know that we’re lazy fucks who aren’t actually doing anything.” Way to lose Independents in your very first week.

  • Rumors Abound

    Today’s rumor is that Governor-elect Deal plans on replacing Rob Teilhet as Director of GPDSC, who’s only been in the job for three months. I wonder which political hack will replace him. UPDATE: It’s been confirmed. Teilhet has submitted his resignation letter. UPDATE 2: “I have been asked to remain as Executive Director through the…

  • Defections

    ICYMI: Alan Powell switched parties and apparently, Bob Hanner did too. His Facebook page now lists him as a Republican. We had a good run in this state. 150 years of power isn’t too bad. Edit: So I decided to play journalist and put a call into Hanner’s office. His secretary couldn’t confirm so she…