BfD’s Senate Tracker

By On February 16, 2013 · 25 Comments · In 2014, Campaigns+Elections, Congress

Rather than post a daily update, we here at Blog for Democracy will just update this Senate tracker as we get information of who is in and who is out.  If we have missed a complete denial or jumping in the race, let us know.

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A Done Deal?

By On February 7, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Campaigns+Elections, GAGOP, Guest Post

Guest post by Don Weigel

Most of the political talk for the last few weeks has centered on the US Senate seat now open in 2014 – and for good reason. Sen. Saxby Chambliss’ retirement is an important moment in Georgia politics.

But let’s not lose sight of another vulnerable seat, which could be, [...]

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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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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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What YOU can do to help elect a Democrat!

By On December 29, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Campaign Resources, Campaigns+Elections, Georgia Dems, Only in Georgia

As has been covered on this blog previously, on January 8th there are some special elections.  There are actually 4.

SD 30 is over in West Georgia.  You’ll see a Republican vs. a Libertarian there.  This one is interesting in that Democrats actually could not qualify for the special election because no Democrat qualified for [...]

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Not a slow news day

By On December 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Campaigns+Elections, Congress, Corruption, Culture, Democrats, Entertainment, Obama, Open Thread, Random

Ya know, I am happy for this guy. Sure, some hard feels still linger over 2004, but dude worked his whole career for this gig.

Cue clown car for a replacement. I think Gov. Patrick should ask Barney Frank to sit in while the special election is underway.

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Indefensible

By On December 20, 2012 · 28 Comments · In Bullshit, Campaigns+Elections, Georgia Democrats, Georgia Dems, GSDC, Legislature

From the beginning, I was wary of Lisa Collins, the “Democratic” candidate in the Special Election for Senate District 11.  If you look at her voting history, you would know what I mean.  She voted Republican in 2012 (both primaries), the 2008 Presidential Primary, 2004 (both primaries), and 2002 (both primaries).  Then, if you take [...]

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Georgia Democrats Last Hope In State Senate Disappears

By On December 20, 2012 · 2 Comments · In Campaigns+Elections, Democrats, Georgia Democrats, Georgia Dems, GSDC, Legislature, Republicans

Trying to fight off a Republican supermajority in the State Senate, the Georgia Senate Democratic Caucus recruited Lisa Collins to run in Senate District 11 in the Southwestern area’s January 8th Special Election.

Today those hopes were dashed as Collins withdrew from the State Senate race ensuring a GOP strangehold on the State Senate for [...]

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