Category: Congressional Races

Speaker Ryan Praises Loudermilk, Provides Path To Work With Trump

Yesterday while on a trip to Washington I was able to attend a meeting with Paul Ryan, my Congressman Barry Loudermilk, and a group of Loudermilk’s supporters. Speaker Ryan praised Loudermilk as a “do-er”, and noted that he was one of the top freshmen in this Congressional Class, by passing three bills. Loudermilk noted that

Is it Possible that the DPG’s Preferred Candidate to Face Johnny Isakson Knows Nothing About Georgia Politics?

The answer to what is, frankly, an entirely reasonable question is yes. On paper, Jim Barksdale should have been a semi-decent candidate if only because he could self-fund his race. However, since his March 11 announcement, Barksdale has done seemingly nothing on the campaign trail. The most damning piece of evidence is that his Facebook activity

Jim Pace Announces County Campaign Leadership Team

Jim Pace, who is seeking to succeed the retiring Congressman Lynn Westmoreland, announced his leadership team for each county in Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District.  Below is a presser with the list: Jim Pace, a candidate for Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District seat, today announced his grassroots leadership team throughout all 13 counties in the district. “With

Drew Ferguson Announces Team of County Chairmen in GA-3 Race

Drew Ferguson, former Mayor of West Point and Republican candidate for Congress from GA-3, sent out a press release today announcing a team of County Chairs in all 13 counties of the 3rd Congressional District. Ferguson faces six other Republicans in the May 24th Primary. Two Democrats are also vying for the position. Ferguson: “In this

9th District Congressional Candidates Debate Budgeting and Social Issues

In a two hour debate on April 9th, the five candidates for the 9th District Congressional seat debated a wide variety of topics. In previous posts, we covered taxes and national security. This post includes debate on budgeting and the appropriations process, funding Planned Parenthood, and what to do about the district’s water needs. Participants

9th District Candidates Debate National Security Issues

This is one of a series of posts recapping the Hall County GOP debate between the candidates for the 9th congressional district seat held by Rep. Doug Collins. Collins faces primary challenges from former 10th district congressman Paul Broun, retired educator Roger Fitzpatrick, retired National Guard General Bernie Fontaine, and Lanier Tea Party Patriots founder