One week until the CD6 runoff! Meanwhile, maybe it’s time to call an end to this whole American experiment and just make Dolly Parton Queen of America. Listen to Dolly’s cover of Brandi Carlile’s masterpiece “The Story” and try to tell me I’m wrong. She’s seventy-one years old, she’s nailing those high notes, and she remains
In this era of politicians whose views change like the seasons, Stacey Evans has been a rock, holding firm against the erosion of the HOPE program. When someone is so strong, so immovable, it’s not polling or putting a finger in the wind that gives her that strength. Evans has the strength of her
This week’s Courier Herald column. You may find the previous parts of this series by following this link. We’ve spent the last several weeks delving into the Five Georgias – the five distinct regions that form economic and political coalitions which govern the state. These include Atlanta’s Urban Core, Suburban Atlanta, The Coast, The Mountains,
If you believe that Jon Ossoff is ahead of Karen Handel by 7 points, you probably live in a reality where Jason Carter is a US Senator from Georgia and Michele Nunn is Governor. Wherever that reality is, I hope it’s pleasant, in addition to being fact-free. Those of us who are not window-licking morons
Happy Monday, everyone! I’m back to reality and incredibly jet lagged. Someone play me the world’s smaller violin. "Mummy," by US senator from Canada Ted Cruise, is named worst film of already horrific film career. pic.twitter.com/XET7PpEMZw — DPRK News Service (@DPRK_News) June 12, 2017 State The type of Democrat that can win in the South.
A reprimand for House Speaker David Ralston is expected today during the State Bar of Georgia’s annual meeting. The Daily Report says: The State Bar of Georgia’s Disciplinary Review Panel is slated to issue its reprimand of Georgia House of Representatives Speaker David Ralston on Friday as the bar meets for its annual convention at
Dan Rosen was a great guy. He knew me my whole life and was friends with my family for decades. And he died of an apparent hit-and-run early Tuesday morning. There were no witnesses which doesn’t instill much confidence that the culprit(s) will ever be caught. The AJC continues to follow the story and I
Will Atlanta learn to invest wisely in transit? Bloated government prolonged the Great Depression. Heard much about Miss Winner? Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Different takes on the same reality. Stiff upper lip, and all that. Privacy paperwork is for peons. Wonder if this will take as long as some south Georgia counties. Even dogs understand unfairness.
Government regulations have long hamstrung small and mid-size business from growing, becoming more successful and creating good paying jobs. Today the US House of Representatives will vote on the Financial Choice Act which essentially repeals the onerous regulations created by the Dodd-Frank legislation. 9th District Congressman Doug Collins provided an overview of this legislation before the
Political Insider reported this morning that Congressman Buddy Carter is taking some heat for having his name on a bill with Elizabeth Warren. Apparently, a group called Frontiers of Freedom based in Virginia is running this ad: Some facts that might be worth mentioning. Joseph Kennedy sponsored the bill in the House. There are 12 Co-Sponsors,
