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January 28, 2007

Proud to be a GA Democrat

I woke up this morning with a feeling of pride. You know like the feeling you have after working on a Habitat for Humanity house - that you were a part of something that benefited the greater good. I was proud to have stood with my fellow State Committee Members to elect a diverse, progressive thinking, and action oriented Party officers. We dun good!

Georgia Republicans please take notice of what the Democratic State Committee members accomplished yesterday. We have assembled a workhorse team that:
* is not dominated by Metro-Atlanta residents. Only 2 officers are from Metro Atlanta, 2 officers are from Clarke County, 1 officer is from an exurban county, Forsyth, 1 officer is from Chatham county, and 1 officer is from South Georgia, Dougherty county.
* represents all of Georgia - North, Southwest, Southeast, West, and Metro.
* knows how to win campaigns in rural south and north Georgia and statewide.
* has support and connections in the business community, diverse communities, PACs, and with our elected officials.
* understand and can utilize technology.
* knows the importance of the grassroots community.

I can not understand how anyone can say that our newly elected officers are "more of the same". This is a 180 degree turnaround. The only group not represented is African-American women. I would suggest that an African-American women caucus co-chaired by Hattie D. and Mary L. would bring their voices to the table.

This is a grassroots oriented team! I have complete confidence that in 2010 Georgia Dems will have a solid ground game in all 159 counties. No doubt about it!

Thanks goes out to every State Committee Member that participated in yesterday's election. Thanks to our Congressional, State, and local elected Democrats that visited with us. Thanks to Carole Porter for allowing Dubose to visit with us on your 23rd marriage anniversary. Calvin, our prayers are with you tomorrow.

Georgia Democrats, this is no longer your grandfather's Party. This is OUR PARTY! Together we will succeed in making a Georgia a better place to live, work, and play.

Posted by Bernita at January 28, 2007 01:49 PM

Comments

Bernita,

I too am proud of the elections from yesterday. It's time for a new season and direction in Georgia and I want to say thanks to all our State Committee Members who voted to bring about the shift in direction yesterday. True "diversity" came about yesterday in the election of a woman and minority to fill the top 2 spots in the state party. Good job!

Dr. Sharon
Gwinnett

Posted by: Dr. Sharon [TypeKey Profile Page] at January 28, 2007 03:22 PM

Let us see now how the counties view this election. What will the new committee look like? Will the "progressives" who supported Berlon be able to realize gains to the committee? Will this newly elected slate be able to work with them? Will these two groups reach some sort of concensus on goals? Will they be able to come up with a meaningful platform that can become a basis for REAL reform? Any thoughts?

Posted by: yardman5508 [TypeKey Profile Page] at January 28, 2007 04:06 PM

Hey Bernita et al,

Nice party. Kind of dry early on.

When I get my voice back, I'll blog about the proper eticute for waving rally signs.

MD

Posted by: Mad Dog [TypeKey Profile Page] at January 28, 2007 04:39 PM

MD, the party wasn't "dry" at all. The Progressive jello shots were awesome! Next time stand near the PT Cruiser. The Progressive tailgating was so much fun. Big thanks to C and everyone else involved.

Yardman, I believe that both groups - the newly elected officers and Progressives that supported Berlon understand that all Democrats must work together to succeed. I believe that we voted in a group of officers that will strongly support progressive grassroots goals and ideas. There may be some disagreements, but I believe that Party unison will be at the top of each groups' list.

Posted by: Smitty [TypeKey Profile Page] at January 28, 2007 05:19 PM

There was tailgating at the Committee Mtg? That is great.

Posted by: Jen B. [TypeKey Profile Page] at January 28, 2007 05:40 PM

I apologize to the Young Democrats for not being able to make Manuel's Tavern Saturday evening. I looked forward to it all day, and there was much to celebrate. It just got too late. Next time, I promise, we will get out earlier, much earlier. Thanks for sponsoring this great event after the event.

Posted by: Sid Cottingham [TypeKey Profile Page] at January 28, 2007 09:45 PM

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