Author: Catherine

  • Wednesday Open Thread – The Hangover Edition

    Happy Hour is always fun.  Even on a Tuesday. Last night I joined a group of fun-loving guys and gals.  As is expected in my circles these days, politics was discussed.  Here are some thoughts that came up… In Georgia, we won’t be expanding Medicaid…  But, it’s more likely for you to contract HIV/AIDS. What…

  • We’ve got video!

    The DPG Chair Candidate Forum was a great success yesterday!  It was standing room only as we gathered to hear from the four candidates, RJ Hadley, Dubose Porter, Mary Squires, and Doug Stoner.  However, not everyone was able to attend, so it was videotaped!  Many thanks to volunteer, Billie Islam, for taking charge of the…

  • Tune into Kudzu Vine tonight!

    DPG Interim Chair, Nikema Williams, will be our guest co-host tonight on Kudzu Vine at 7:00 PM.  Our usual host, David McLaughlin is off and Ms Williams generously agreed to join us for the full hour. We’ll talk briefly about the upcoming DPG elections and current state of the party.  We’ll then move on to…

  • Don’t Shoot the Messenger

    Georgia Democrats have at least one thing to be thankful for these days, or more specifically, one person. In the midst of very troubling times for our party, it’s comforting to know we have a first vice chair who is both willing and able to steer the ship away from the rocks, conduct a fair…

  • Step Right Up! The circus is about to begin.

    For those dear readers who are on Facebook, you may have noticed an explosion of posts on nearly every Democratic Group’s wall over the past few days promoting the candidacy of Keyantwon Stephen for Democratic Party of Georgia Chair.  If you haven’t noticed it, that’s OK, that’s why I’m here!  In addition to announcing his…

  • TGIF Open Thread

    It’s Friday already (or finally, depending on your week). You’ve got questions? Creative Loafing has answers. Party! Party! Party! Amsterdam sounds like fun.  But Vermont is closer. Maybe Jeopardy wins should be a Senatorial requirement? Oops, I was all excited about curtains and lampshades. Time is running out.  Vote today! It’s come to my attention…