The April FEC Report for the Democratic Party of Georgia is now filed, and well, the news just keeps getting worse.
April 28th was the Democratic Party of Georgia’s major fundraiser for the year, the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner, and thus most revenues for the event will be reflected in the April report. Previous reports show the JJ Dinner netted revenues of over $800K in the 2008 election year and around $500K in 2009 and 2010. The 2011 dinner fell substantially off that mark, showing only around $300K in revenue… making it the largest financial failure in recent JJ history. Sadly, it would appear the 2012 JJ has surpassed the 2011 JJ for that “largest financial failure” title… not a good thing for Georgia Democrats, especially with 2012 being a critical election year, JJ revenues were expected to at least return to 2009/2010 levels, if not possibly back to 2008 levels.
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A fair warning to candidates and campaigns… targeting is important, it can help you win… it can also make you look just plain lazy. I mean, seriously? I remember a 2010 mailer from a Georgia Republican State Rep… exact same mailer, two different recipients, one had a white family and one had a black family… be smart, folks.
At least it’s not only Democratic Party state affiliates that are looking bad lately, the RNC is having continuing problems with its Nevada affiliate…
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In a story that piqued my interest, as HD 53 is my new district (got the voter reg card in the mail yesterday!), Rep. Elly Dobbs has endorsed Jason Esteves in the race to succeed her. This gets particularly interesting because Rep. Sheila Jones also represents this district (this was one of those black person/white person redrawn districts), and Robert Patillo is also running for the Democratic nomination. Here’s the release:
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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.
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