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  • Hodges’ false argument

    “If the facts are on your side, argue the facts. If the law is on your side, argue the law. If neither the facts nor the law is on your side, bang on the table.” I’ve said for a while that the most interesting race to follow as we trundle towards July 20th is the […]

  • Talking out of both sides of your mouth

    IOKIYAR When last we experienced this phenomenon in its most classic form, Reps. Gingrey (R-11) and Kingston (R-1) were caught handing out over-sized checks at home while blasting the stimulus program in Washington. This morning, James Salzar at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution chronicles the level of dependence Republican state leaders have on federal dollars.  And it […]

  • Questions about South Carolina?

    If, like me, you are befuddled by the political happenings in South Carolina, then you must tune in to Kudzu Vine Sunday night!  We’re thrilled to welcome back Jen, from Indigo Journal, the most widely read progressive blog in South Carolina.  Jen is an authority on South Carolina politics and is sure to shed some […]

  • Calling all Democratic Governor Candidates!

    Blog for Democracy is pleased to offer all Democratic Governor Candidates (or their authorized staff) posting privileges. We’ve heard from some folks out there that their candidates stories, schedules, activities, and campaign events are not getting the media attention they hoped for.  As most of you know, we don’t have a staff here on Blog […]

  • South Cackalacky

    Thanks to Sara and Catherine, here’s what we’ve learned: South Carolina’s system is similar to Georgia’s, in that you can only vote in one primary.  In order for Republicans to have voted for Alvin Greene, they would’ve foregone voting in their hotly contested primary for Governor. In 2010, there were 424,893 ballots cast for Republicans; […]

  • AG’s Race Goes Enviromental

    Ken Hodges pledges to go after BP if they f’ up our coastline. “As Georgia’s Attorney General, I will ensure that BP is held accountable, to clean up all the damage affecting the Georgia coast through oversight of our office. They have pledged to pay for any and all clean up and I will enforce […]

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