Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) is the current wunderkind in left-of-center circles it appears to me. She’s also *very* engaged with Twitter and social media. In fact, if there’s one thing Republicans need to do is to observe how she interacts online. Perhaps we can learn a thing or two to emulate. She’s an intelligent, witty,
The AJC is reporting that self-suspended Snellville Mayor Tom Witts has taken a plea deal in order to avoid jail time. The deal will close the criminal case where Mayor Witts is accused of evading taxes and using campaign money for things like cruises, plane tickets, and porn. From the AJC: All told, Witts entered
A press release was issued announcing Secretary of State-elect Brad Raffensperger’s transition team. Jordan Fuchs, former campaign manager for Secretary-elect Raffensperger, will be leading the charge as Transition Director. The following will be serving on the transition board (in alphabetical order) Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker Charles W. Buffington, Jr. Donna Sant Former Sandy Springs
In a press release this morning, Governor-elect Brian Kemp announced his floor leaders in the Georgia General Assembly. In the State House: Rep. Jodi Lott (R-Evans) Rep. Terry Rogers (R-Clarksville) Rep. Bert Reeves (R-Marietta) Rep. Dominic LaRicca (R-Douglas) In the State Senate: Sen. Blake Tillery (R-Vidalia) Sen. Brian Strickland (R-McDonough) Governor-elect Kemp also announced that
This morning, Governor-elect Brian Kemp announced his transition team. There are a few names of note including former HHS Secretary Tom Price, former Congressman Bob Barr, former GAGOP Chairman Alec Poitevint, and current PSC Commissioner Tricia Pridemore. Also, Virginia Galloway from the Faith and Freedom Coalition is on the policy committee…which may be a signal
This is an on-going series of letters that I’m writing to my son Lucas. This is one I wrote on Election Day Eve and would share with the wider audience. These are thoughts penned onto paper and are unedited. Enjoy. Tonight is the night before the election. This is probably the most strenuous election that
We received this presser this morning about the Georgia Secretary of State’s office opening an investigation into the Democratic Party of Georgia after a failed intrusion attempt into Georgia’s Voter Registration system. ATLANTA – After a failed attempt to hack the state’s voter registration system, the Secretary of State’s office opened an investigation into the Democratic Party of
My preferred candidate didn’t win the Primary, but I believe we have a great candidate in Secretary of State Brian Kemp. Brian is a down-to-earth, genuine man. I remember when I was first elected Walker County Republican Party Chairman in August of 2009, I got a handwritten note from Brian congratulating me and giving me
This is a guest post from State Representative Terry England (R-Auburn). Rep. England is the Chairman of the House Appropriations committee as well as a farmer, so Abrams’ comments about Georgia’s number one industry struck a chord with the Chairman. Hurricane Michael roared into South Georgia a couple of weeks ago as a Category 3
To quote the late President Ronald Reagan: “There you go again…” Last week, the AJC had a front page story on the dust up over a bus from “Black Votes Matter” stating the organization is non-partisan. Their own website links to a C-4 political organization that has engaged in independent expenditures against a Republican candidate.
