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You can call him Representative Holcomb now!

This just in from our friend Scott Holcomb, excuse me, Representative Holcomb! Congratulations Scott, we are looking forward to seeing you be sworn in. SCOTT HOLCOMB TO REPRESENT GEORGIA HOUSE DISTRICT 82 ATLANTA, GA — August 12, 2010. Scott Holcomb will be the next Representative of Georgia House District 82. The Secretary of State has determined […]

August 12, 2010
Bartow County Democratic Candidates Kick-Off At Manuel’s Tonight!

This is what I’m saying.. Local people, local! We’re inviting you to join us in the kick-off for our campaigns in November’s General Election. We ask that you come out and support the candidates of NW Ga. We’re calling upon you to help obtain valuable seats for Georgia Democrats in the State Legislature this fall. Electing […]

August 11, 2010
Pants vs. Britches

Let’s face it. Karen Handel ran a great race, and she was by far her party’s strongest candidate, but now, she will sit on the sidelines and watch while Barnes takes Deal apart. In coming days, there will be analysis ad nauseam regarding why Karen Handel was unable to win her party’s nomination. It could […]

August 11, 2010
Channeling Tip O’Neil, well sorta.

Former Speaker of the House Tip O’Neil, famously said “All Politics is Local”, and by now all you politically savvy folks know this to be true. Those who ignore this advice do so at their peril. So why bring up this old chestnut now Juliana? He also famously said, “no contribution is too small” and […]

August 11, 2010
A major Hat Tip to Georgia’s WIN List

Congrats to Amy Morton, Anna Beck, and the WIN List Board. Great wins in the runoff elections with Yasmin Neal and Dar’shun Kendrick. Now everyone toss WIN List some coins so they can help the rest of their endorsed candidates win in November. Or sign up and attend their next event on August 26. Endorsed […]

August 10, 2010
Election Night Open Thread

Democratic turnout is going to be dismal. The only statewide race is Secretary of State, which hasn’t received any press. Though, I did receive a mailer from Sinkfield. In the Atlanta area, there’s a Fulton County commission and house district race. Is that it? The big news will be on the Republican side, where Sarah […]

August 10, 2010