Month: April 2018

Surprise Surprise — NRA Endorses Casey Cagle

The NRA returned the Delta favor to Casey Cagle by endorsing his gubernatorial bid. In a statement from the campaign, Cagle said: “I’m a lifetime member of the NRA, and I’m proud of my unwavering record for the Second Amendment. Like the NRA, I believe the framers of the Constitution meant what they said when

Hudgens Endorses Jay Florence To Succeed Him As Insurance Commissioner

Georgia’s Insurance Commissioner, Ralph Hudgens, has endorsed Jay Florence in the race to succeed him. Hudgens declined to run for a third term this year. The press release by Hudgens (distributed by the Florence campaign) follows: Fellow Conservatives, I am proud to announce my endorsement of Jay Florence for Insurance Commissioner. Jay is a strong

What’s Next for Doug Collins

The news that Paul Ryan is retiring could be a boon for Doug Collins.  Gainesville’s finest congressman is currently the vice chair of the House Republican Conference. Before Ryan’s news was official, the second- and third-ranking House Republicans were already allegedly jockeying for the Speakership. And with the increasing specter of a Democratic takeover of congress, the

Morning Reads for Today

What commentary on the world is even apt anymore? Trump trying to lose Georgia Republicans.  Is Georgia really the best state to do business?  HUD grants $65 million to aid SW Georgia recovery efforts.  Hank Johnson says “Congress Must Do More” on Pay Disparity  GSU Law ranked top 20 nationwide.  Savannah State poaches GSU cop. 

Gubernatorial Candidates Missing in Action

Last night all the Georgia gubernatorial candidates were invited to participate in a community forum at Atlanta Technical College.  Of the nine candidates invited five confirmed their attendance yet only one candidate for the Governor of Georgia appeared before the packed audience – Representative Stacey Evans.   The event hosted by Delta Sigma Theta sorority, Zeta

Morning Reads for Tuesday, April 10

Good morning! Here’s a delightful profile of Taqueria del Sol’s chef Eddie Hernandez (including the secret ingredient in the chain’s addictive and perfect cheese dip). Meanwhile, what has the south done to arroz con pollo? MADE IT EVEN MORE AWESOME, that’s what. Fun fact: we are a big chicken & rice family. Scott Peacock’s recipe,

Caught on Candid Camera

We are in the heat of the primary campaign season for the May 22nd election.  If you are a Democrat go register to vote!  This is the ugliest time of the political season because people of the same party are vying for a smaller number of identifiable voters.  Primaries are prime political season to unfriended