Author: Edatlanta

Morning Reads for August 8, 2018

Jerry Falwell Jr working on book with Jimmy Carter John Lewis spoke at San Fran’s International Congress of Youth Voices.  DNC Chair: Abrams Race a “Personal”, Party Focus  How do Georgia precincts get 270% voter turnout?  RealGM: RJ Hunter Still Working on Return to NBA Executive Profile: GSU President Mark Becker  After season on practice

Obama Snubs Barrow; Endorses Abrams, Riggs-Amico and Two State House Challengers

Former President Barack Obama made his “first wave” of endorsements nationwide in the 2018 race. While four Georgia Democrats received his good news, John Barrow, a national co-chair of Obama’s “Vote for Change” initiative during the 2008 presidential race, did not. Ouch. A message was left for the Barrow campaign and I’ll update when I

A Questionable Poll With All Dems Up in Georgia

Democrats almost assuredly like the results from the latest Gravis Marketing poll. Trump disapproval 49%, only 46% approve! Generic Dem congressional candidate up by four points! Abrams over Kemp by two points! Sarah Riggs Amico(!) over Goff [sic] Duncan by two points! Barrow over Raffensberger by four(!) points! Same-sex marriage supporters outnumber opponents by three percent!  But

Morning Reads for Aug 1

I’m sad summer is now coming to a close. I suppose there will be another one in a few months. Update on Carter’s development around Georgia State Stadium.  Mattis’ Diplomatic Judgement Akin to Carter’s America Needs Jimmy’s Cardigans Now More Than Ever Sonny Thrust into International Spotlight His Oped on How Trump Will Protect American

Morning Reads in Due Time

Cook Political Report: Race Now Leans GOP, “Great Potential” for Tossup Georgia Gets the Woman Vs Mini-Trump it Deserves  History: 65% of runoffs with no incumbent won by first-place primary finisher  Panthers Poised to Lead Sun Belt in 18-19.  Jimmy: US “Abandoned” Role as Human Rights Leader 

Morning Reads for July 18

The Party of the Great Communicator truly has it’s rightful air.  Jimmy: Under Trump the Government is Worse than it has been Before Mayor Bottoms already doing better than Mayor Reed.  The President Without a Party: The Trials of Jimmy Carter The Atlantic adds Atlanta team to its coverage.  Could Gwinnett finally have mass transit?  West