As Catherine posted below, tomorrow, Saturday, January 28th, promises to be a blast. The Democratic Party of Georgia, along with a great list of Democratic and Progressive sponsor organizations, will host the Georgia Deserves Better Rally from Noon till 2:00pm at the Georgia Capitol.
WHAT: Rally at the Capitol to tell Georgia Republicans: Georgia Deserves Better!
WHEN: Saturday, January 28th, 12:00-2:00
WHERE: North Steps of the Georgia State Capitol, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA
Sponsors include: AFL-CIO • CHEROKEE DEMOCRATS • COBB DEMOCRATS • COLUMBIA DEMOCRATS • COWETA DEMOCRATS • DAWSON DEMOCRATS • DOUGLAS DEMOCRATS • DPG AFRICAN AMERICAN CAUCUS • DPG LATINO CAUCUS • DPG LGBT CAUCUS • DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S COUNCIL • FANNIN DEMOCRATS • FAYETTE DEMOCRATS • FLOYD DEMOCRATS • FORSYTH DEMOCRATS • FULTON DEMOCRATS • GEORGIA FEDERATION OF DEMOCRATIC WOMEN • GWINNETT DEMOCRATS • HALL DEMOCRATS • HABERSHAM DEMOCRATS • LUMPKIN DEMOCRATS • MUSCOGEE DEMOCRATS • NEWTON DEMOCRATS • ROCKDALE DEMOCRATS • WASHINGTON DEMOCRATS • YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF GEORGIA
You can download a flyer to print and share here. Help kick off 2012 with a bang!
Last night, Democratic Party of Georgia Chairman Mike Berlon was interviewed by Rachel Maddow about the Freak Show on Wheels®, otherwise known as the GAGOP birther case to kick President Obama off the ballot. Once again, the Chairman does us proud, however unfortunate the circumstances of his appearance. Keep your eyes peeled around 3:15 for a little surprise. Thanks Rachel, on all counts. Loved the space suit.
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From the AJC:
Secretary of State Brian Kemp has apparently began drinking the Birther Kool-Aid, responding to Mr. Jablonski’s letter saying that “If you and your client choose to suspend your participation in the …proceedings, please understand that you do so at your own peril.”
More to come.
Sometimes it is horrifyingly embarrassing to live in Georgia. Take the current legal challenge to President Obama’s name appearing on the Presidential Preference Ballot because he is not a natural-born US Citizen. I think when we heard about this we thought it would be quietly dismissed. But, no! Not in Georgia. The Administrative Law Judge did not throw it out on it’s merits (well, lack thereof) but, instead, ordered President Obama to appear in court tomorrow in Georgia. To make matters worse, the plaintiff’s attorney is Orly Taitz, Esq. Good lord! I thought we’d seen the end of her when she was fined $20,000 for wasting the court’s time. But, like a bad penny, she’s back.
Read below the fold the text of Michael Jablonski Esq’s letter to Secretary of State Brian Kemp seeking his action to withdraw the challenge. Here’s my favorite part (emphasis mine):
All issues were presented to your hearing officer—the clear-cut decision to be on the merits, and the flagrantly unethical and unprofessional conduct of counsel—and he has allowed the plaintiffs’ counsel to run amok. He has not even addressed these issues—choosing to ignore them. Perhaps he is aware that there is no credible response; perhaps he appreciates that the very demand made of his office—that it address constitutional issues—is by law not within its authority.
UPDATE: DPG Chair, Mike Berlon’s comments on the challenge.
There is more great stuff in the letter – definitely worth the read.
Maybe it’s just me, but I can’t remember a year when both Georgia House and Senate Democrats have been so focused, so pro-active and so unified. They are becoming positively snark proof. Today, House Democratic Leadership held a press conference to roll out their Legislative Agenda for 2012. The full release is below the fold. Remember, when Democrats lead, Georgia thrives.
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Join metro Atlanta area Democrats (everyone is welcome!) to watch the last State of the Union of President Obama’s FIRST term. We’ll have drinking games, door prizes and lots of fun! Gather at 7 PM for drinking, eating and conversation. The address begins at 9PM. Amsterdam has plenty of TVs for our viewing pleasure. C’mon down, it’ll be fun!
WHAT: State of the Union Watch Party
WHEN: Tuesday, January 24th, 7PM-10PM (or so)
WHERE: Amsterdam, 502-A Amsterdam Avenue, Atlanta 30306
WHO: Sponsored by the Mid-Fulton Dems, everyone is welcome!
This will be EPIC. You really should get in now.
Congrats to these folks. They did a great job!
Plan on being here. All hands on deck.
I’m reminded of this. But which one is the real elephant?
Are you pinning? Watch out, it’s addictive.
Have you got your 2012 swag? Get it now!
Photo by Bob Andres, bandres@ajc.com
Today, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed delivered his annual State of the City address. By all reports, it was both an inspirational and aspirational speech. Reading the Mayor’s remarks reminds me why I moved to Atlanta in the first place. It was indeed a city that dreamt big, but never slept.
From AJC: Mayor tells Atlanta it’s time to dream again
“This city has been built by business people and political leaders who believed that we were always more than we were ever given credit for being,” he said. “This town is an intentional town, and we’ve got to be that again. We’re going to be first. We’re going to win.”
Related, from Creative Loafing: Reed: Atlanta is about winning
This is a favorite image from January 20th, 2009. One year from now, if we work hard enough, we will be celebrating the second inauguration of President Obama!
We have much work ahead to assure our success. So do something! Check out the Georgia Dems website for opportunities Or head to your next County Party meeting. Make a contribution to your local party or to the Obama for America . Just. Do. Something. It’s all hands on deck for the next 10 months!
Below is from our dear friend Jodi, who’s been away from politics for a bit dealing with real life issues. We’ve missed her and are thrilled she’s back in the good fight. She’s one of our best.
To All my Good Democratic Friends:
Let’s give Mike Jacobs a taste of what his little bill to make Brookhaven a city has in store. If you haven’t done so already please sign this Dresden East Civic Association petition to the House Governmental Affairs Committee asking them to postpone the vote on HB 636 in the Georgia General Assembly.
Thanks so much.
The DeKalb Co. Democratic Party will host their 2012 campaign kick-off event this Thursday. The DeKalb legislative delegation is scheduled to attend, as well as DPG Chairman Mike Berlon, Senate Democratic Leader Steve Henson, House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams, and OFA State Director Jeff Ingram.
WHERE: Maloof Auditorium
1300 Commerce Dr. Decatur, GA
WHEN: Thursday January 19th at 7 pm
Immediately following this event, the Young Democrats of Georgia will host an After Party at Twain’s. Be there!
