Blog for Democracy

  • A Week of Reflection & Conversation

    So, just over a week ago the Democratic Party of Georgia elected a new chair to fill out the term of Mike Berlon, who resigned several months ago.  Our new Chair, Dubose Porter, is now getting situated at the Trabert HQ.  I extend my congratulations to Chair Porter! It was so refreshing to feel the […]

  • Representative Scott Holcomb on Syria

    Rep. Scott Holcomb provides smart cautionary comments on the ongoing discussion about possible escalated involvement in Syria.

  • Political Stories that have legs

    Can I just say how much I’m loving the news of State School Super! John Barge’s announcement he’s running for… Govenor No that’s not right, because my SPELL CHECK tells me so. It’s Gubnor right? No that’s not it either.. hold on let me look at how this guy spells it. Moving on…. Congressional Debate on Syria is so […]

  • A Short Note on Campaign Rollouts

    Great day in Newnan today.  Despite the length and some ill-advised shenanigans, it was all in all a good day. I do want to make a few brief notes about campaign rollouts, because two specific individuals (who will not remain nameless) really need to learn a thing or two.

  • What? Over? Did you say “over”? Nothing is over until we decide it is!

    Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no! (Sen. John Blutarsky) This just in from the Tip Line. “Chairman Porter will have to resign his seat on the DNC, and a new election called for his replacement.” So folks, if your summer was ruined by the election shenanigans of today….we can look […]

  • Congratulations to DuBose Porter

    Congratulations to DuBose Porter, the new Chairman of the Democratic Party of Georgia. According to Liz Flowers, first ballot results were Porter 125, Stoner 92, Hadley 32.  Second ballot results being Porter 147, Stoner 88. The DPG has been through a lot over the last couple of years, and I’m glad to see that the […]

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