A few days ago I heard that Russell Edwards had announced he would resign as Treasurer of the Democratic Party of Georgia at such time as a new Treasurer could be put in place. It seems those plans have been moved up. In an e-mail to the State Committee yesterday afternoon, published here with permission, Mr. Edwards said:
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This is kind of funny.
I didn’t know who this person was till he made a complete jerk of himself.
One week till GA Candidate Qualifying begins. Which party will qualify the nuttiest nut job?
This is big shiny and new.
So much for letting the voters decide.
Oh dear, Cobb County Commission Chairman called the folks who don’t support the 1% sales tax for transportation “spoiled brats”. The whole article from the MDJ is here.
MABLETON — Cobb Chairman Tim Lee held a town hall meeting Monday evening, but it was overshadowed by an apology for a statement he made at an earlier meeting.
According to a blog entry on Tomi Johnson’s Wingcom Watchdog website, Lee called constituents who don’t want light rail in Cobb “spoiled brats” during a Friday meeting with members of the Georgia Community Coalition. He also told the group that racism and money were hampering him, according to the website.
In a Monday email to the Journal, Lee attempted to retract his remarks.
“Let me apologize for calling anyone a spoiled brat,” he wrote. “Sometimes my passion for an issue gets ahead of me and I certainly wish I had chosen a better description.”
Lee wrote that the people he referred to were “those who are opposed to every new idea for bringing more jobs and prosperity to Cobb County.”
I can see the bumper stickers now “Spoiled Brats 4 Lee” , ” Lee *hearts* the 1%” possibly even simply “Spoiled for Tim”.
In general probably a bad idea to call consitutants and voters names in an election year. The other years, meh they’ll forgetaboutit.
Calendar items, events of interest and cleaning out my in box.
Tuesday:
What: Fundraiser for Ken Britt running to replace the retiring Kathy Ashe in House District 56.
Where: Private Home, RSVP for address.
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Cost: $100.00 Campaign Donation Requested
RSVP to (404) 939-7754 events {at } kenbritt.com
Wednesday:
What: Fundraiser for Rep. Rashad Taylor HD55
Where: The Commerce Club One Ninety One Peachtree Tower, Atlanta, GA 30303-1761
Time: 6:00 pm
Cost: Campaign Donation Suggested.
Thursday:
International Day Against Homophobia ( IDAHO) Events held all over the world.
Georgia: Thursday evening 6 pm at Village Church , 3418 Dogwood Drive , Hapeville, GA 30354
Cost: Free
Saturday:
What: Election of At-Large Delegates and Alternates to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. State Committee members are requested to attend the election of 24 At large delegates and 9 Alternates. As I understand it, over 100 folks have qualified to be candidates. DPG meetings are open to the public, those who are not elected or appointed state committee members please register as guests. Only state committee members may vote in this election for delegates.
Where: Somewhere in Macon, location as yet unknown. as of 1:45 pm today
Macon State College, 100 College Station Drive, Macon GA 31206.
Time: UNKNOWN Registration begins at 8:30 am, meeting at 9:30 am
Boxed lunch available: $10.00 paid at registration
Cost: Priceless.
The campaign to re-elect Congressman John Robert Lewis has opened an on line store with a handful of items that are thought provoking and a little cheeky at the same time. Not an easy thing to do when you think how grim those jails and prisons were in the 1960′s for African Americans.
If you’ve ever wanted a tiny piece of history, or to show your support of the Congressman, well here’s your chance.
While the news is full of “flip-Floppers” and “etch a sketchy” politicians, Congressman Lewis is by far one of the most consistent champions for progressive values. His deep rooted belief in non violence and building a “Beloved Community” in the midst of cynicism and political posturing is deeply reassuring to me.
I bought a poster, but I earned my t-shirts.
In May of 2011, Georgia’s Senators affirmed their “all nominees deserved and up or down vote” position.
“As I said repeatedly during the years President Bush was in office, I believe every president deserves an up-or-down vote on their judicial nominees. In addition, the U.S. Constitution says it is the Senate’s responsibility to give ‘advice and consent’ to the president’s judicial nominees, and the way to comply with the Constitution is to have an up-or-down vote on these nominees.” – Senator Isakson
Fast forward to May of 2012, where both Senators are blocking confirmation of Jill Pryor to the 11th Circuit.
A sitting US President publicly affirms the right for all people to marry.
My email is full of statements from every LBGT group under the sun, I won’t post them all. Here’s a quick sample of what the folks who have worked the hardest on this issue had to say.
President Obama Affirms His Support of the Freedom to Marry
In an interview with ABC News’ Robin Roberts, President Obama expressed his clear support for the freedom to marry for same-sex couples. National Stonewall Democrats Executive Director, Jerame Davis, issued the following statement:
“We applaud the President for completing his ‘evolution’ in support of the freedom to marry and becoming the first sitting president ever to endorse marriage equality for same-sex couples. The President joins a long and growing list of Democrats who support the freedom to marry. On days like today, I am proud to be a Democrat.
“The President’s endorsement of the freedom to marry stands in stark contrast to the position of Mitt Romney. Romney, who signed the National Organization for Marriage’s hateful anti-LGBT pledge, opposes marriage equality and supports a federal constitutional amendment banning marriage between same-sex couples. No longer can GOP homophobes like Romney hide behind the pretense that they share President Obama’s position on the freedom to marry.
“Though many have been waiting for this day to arrive, our fight is not complete. Election day is 180 days from today and we have to redouble our efforts and prove that the President’s support of marriage will not cost him at the ballot box. National Stonewall Democrats stands will be fighting every day from now until November to ensure it doesn’t.”
National Gay & Lesbian Task Force
“President Obama’s ‘evolution’ is now complete. Congratulations, Mr. President, for making history today by becoming the first sitting president to explicitly support marriage for same-sex couples. Who benefits? Millions of families who now know that their country’s leader believes in fairness for all. This is a great day for America. We celebrate this moment and also remember that the right of loving, committed couples to get married is just one of many issues affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. It is heartening to know the president stands with our families in the pursuit of full equality, economic security and justice.”
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