I don’t know about you, but I’d rather not see Democrats in one of the bluest districts in Georgia, HD75, elect a self-described “pro-life, pro-NRA, constitutionalist” who just eight months ago ran for the same seat as a Republican, who misrepresented his employment on his website (but changed it since he and I chatted on Tuesday deleting the reference to James, Fuller and Associates Property Development, L.L.C., a company that is not registered with the Georgia Secretary of State), and who has had considerable experience with the Clayton County Courts , both civil (here, here, here, here, here) and criminal (here and here), but bless Betsy, if we don’t get our cookies together, Shawn James, the person I’ve just described, just might be casting votes over at the Gold Dome.
In one week, voters in that district will choose between Yasmin Neal, an impressive, progressive Democratic woman, who is endorsed by Georgia’s WIN List and Shawn James, who is endorsed by Georgia Right to Life. Shawn, though now running as a Democrat, told me during a recent phone interview that his political ideology has not changed since he ran as a Republican in 2009. He just wants to “change the Democratic party from within.” Based on all of the above, I’m more than a little worried about just what that change would look like.
Bottom line: There is a clear choice in this race, Yasmin Neal. I have met and interviewed Neal. She is smart, committed and progressive. There is no doubt that she will serve her district well – she already does that every single day as a law enforcement officer. Right now, days before this election, she needs your help. A handful of voters, probably fewer than a thousand, will make the decision in this race, and in January, the winner will be serving in the Georgia House. For $10, we can contact 200 voters between now and the election. So, if you can part with even a few dollars, we will make sure it’s spent to make the difference in this election.
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