Monday Open Thread

By On May 20, 2013 · 2 Comments · In Democrats, Obama, Open Thread

Rain didn’t halt this celebration.

I hope I didn’t put him on the spot.

No better choice.

Tragedy by storm.

Hope she gets a fistbump.

Like he did.

What’s on your mind?

 

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Ta Ta, Trevor

By On March 11, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Democrats, Random, Young Democrats

Many of you know Trevor Southerland.  He’s a regular contributor here at Blog for Democracy, the co-founder of Southeastern Campaign Group, and a former Libertarian.

Well, Trevor is abandoning us all.  Sure, he’s starting an incredible new job in Michigan as the Finance Director of the Michigan Senate Democratic Caucus.  Sure, it’s a great opportunity [...]

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Congress in the Community-5th District

By On February 14, 2013 · 1 Comment · In 2013, Congress, Democrats, Georgia Democrats, Random

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Rep. John Lewis Congress in the Community Events
ATLANTA—Rep. John Lewis has been bringing the work of his congressional offices to constituents through a series of Congress in the Community Events.

Tues. Feb. 19
Forest Park Public Library
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
696 Main [...]

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I’m back.

By On February 11, 2013 · 6 Comments · In 2012, Bullshit, Democrats, DPG, Georgia Democrats, Random

 

It’s been a while since I had the nerve, energy, and interest in blogging.  Basically, I lost my mojo.  I think it’s coming back.  Slowly.  Several things have prompted the return of said mojo.

First, I finally made it down to the Gold Dome to lobby my State Senator.  I joined [...]

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Wednesday Open Thread

By On February 6, 2013 · 18 Comments · In 2013, Art+Design, Bullshit, Campaign Resources, Congress, Democrats, GAGOP, Georgia Democrats, Random, Religion

Of interest to me… you, meh who knows these days.

No more Saturday USPS Mail delivery as of August 1st. This thoughtful Slate piece covers what that means to political mail.

Rep. Paul Broun famous for this quote on evolution “lie straight from the pit of hell” and that anybody who doesn’t believe [...]

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2014 Senate Race

By On January 27, 2013 · 17 Comments · In 2014, Campaigns+Elections, Democrats

Over the next couple of days, Blog for Democracy will be assembling a group of Democratic political insiders, consultants and activists to analyze and rate any potential Democratic candidates for the newly open Senate seat in 2014 as well as providing pros and cons of these potential candidates.

If you want to make sure your [...]

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Inauguration Open Thread

By On January 20, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Democrats, Events, Obama, Random

This morning President Obama and Vice President Biden were sworn in private ceremonies.  The Vice President was sworn in early this morning at  his residence by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, becoming the fourth woman and the first Hispanic to administer the oath to the president or vice president.

The President was sworn [...]

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OFA Evolution

By On January 19, 2013 · 11 Comments · In Bullshit, Campaigns+Elections, Democrats, DNC, Obama, Random

Otherwise known as Obama’s perpetual campaign in three acts.

First Act: Obama for America get a Democratic outsider elected President. Check.

Second Act: Organizing for America, maintain control of team, momentum, money and get Obama re-elected. Check.

Third Act: Organizing for Action, legislative and Presidential legacy building. Thumb nose at DNC, DCCC [...]

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