Tell us something we don’t know. How OPM (other people’s money) wrecks politics. Senator Johnny Isakson talks. Why not? Everybody else is… For those who care, today is National Beer Day. Now Hillary is writing…devotionals? Oh, c’mon Vlad. We see Patrick Stewart in drag all the time. Besides, everybody knows Pepsi tastes terrible. Boomer roomies.
Below are the statements we’ve received from Georgia’s Congressional delegation on tonight’s strike on a military airfield in Syria. From Senator Isakson: “I salute the brave men and women of the U.S. military who conducted these operations tonight. President Trump’s decision to strike the Assad regime’s air base where chemical weapons were deployed against the
Congressman Drew Ferguson of the Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District hasn’t wasted any time getting his feet wet in Washington. According to a press release, Ferguson’s first bill is the Child Tax Credit Protection Act.
Sandy Springs City Councilman Gabriel Sterling has entered the race to become Fulton County Commission Chairman. The current Chairman, John Eaves, is running for Mayor of Atlanta. Sterling joins longtime Fulton/Atlanta politico Robb Pitts in the quest to replace Eaves. Yep… I'm in the race for Fulton Commission Chairman. #gapol https://t.co/z847cf3BFn — Gabriel Sterling (@GabrielSterling)
A few minutes ago, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell deployed “the nuclear option,” which will allow the Senate to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court on a simple majority vote. This is in response to the Democratic filibuster on Gorsuch’s nomination that began three days ago. Both of Georgia’s Senators have released statements regarding the
Jon O$$off Leads Fundraising We continually check the FEC.gov website for the quarterly reports for the GA-6 special election, but they are only showing four reports at the moment, and one of those listed (Joshua Ivan LcLaurin) did not qualify. Until then, we are relying upon outside reports. The AJC is reporting that Jon Ossoff has
Nick Ayers, a top adviser to Vice President Mike Pence and an alum of Governor Perdue’s 2002 gubernatorial campaign, is eyeballing a run for governor according to POLITICO. The 34 year old is certainly a veteran of Republican politics. He reportedly has a meeting with Trump administration officials to discuss his future. As of now
On this date in 1917, Congress approved a declaration of war on Germany and entered World War I on the Allied side. Peaches Georgia: Home to just about every natural disaster Ossoff raises $8.3 million The John Paul Stevens Corporate Welfare Plan Georgia companies that wish to help build The Wall Pence adviser eyes run for
The Atlanta Press Club held its GA-6 congressional debate tonight with all 18 candidates participating. Yes, 18 people in one debate that lasted for approximately two hours. If you so choose, you may watch below.
I posted an AJC article earlier today about former Governor Sonny Perdue’s confirmation vote getting delayed. Word has it that a floor vote has been scheduled in the Senate for April 24th. I’m sure the former Governor is probably saying “Finally!” It will also be interesting to see how many Democrats will vote “no” on