The race to replace Congressman Lynn Westmoreland continued apace on Wednesday, with the Drew Ferguson campaign announcing another endorsement, and the Mike Crane campaign announcing a rally featuring Senator Ted Cruz. Ferguson’s endorsement comes from former Governor Sonny Perdue, who said the candidate will stand for Georgia values. “As Governor, it was a pleasure working
Governor Nathan Deal had the opportunity to showcase his efforts to reform the criminal justice system in Georgia at a Republican National Convention panel discussion between him and Republican Governors Mary Fallin of Oklahoma and Matt Bevin of Kentucky. After becoming governor in 2011, Governor Deal has pushed for reform during each legislative session, with
47 years ago today — “That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.” Donald Trump was officially nominated as the Republican candidate for President of the United States. No defections from Peach State delegates as GAGOP Chair John Padgett announces 42 Georgia delegate votes for Trump. Not everybody is happy. But
Twenty years ago tonight was the opening ceremonies of the 1996 Olympic games. It was Atlanta’s opportunity to become an international city, to be in the world’s spotlight for two weeks, and, sadly, to be remembered for the Centennial Olympic Park bombing. This lead to the International Olympic Committee president Juan Antonio Samaranch to call
It’s political convention week in America, and at 1 PM the Republican National Convention gets underway in Cleveland. Above, former Gov. Zell Miller addresses the 2004 GOP convention. Cleveland is ready. Georgia’s primary runoff enters its final week of early voting, and in the Third District, the ads are getting nasty. Meanwhile, early voting turnout
As Nathan reported yesterday, it appears that GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump has chosen Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his running mate, confirmed on Twitter (where else?) and an official announcement planned for Saturday morning. I am pleased to announce that I have chosen Governor Mike Pence as my Vice Presidential running mate. News conference
Georgia Senate Marority Leader Bill Cowsert is a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, which will be gaveled in on Monday. Here, he reflects on what it takes to become a delegate, and anticipates what he’ll see next week. Sen. Cowsert represents the 46th Senate District, which includes Oconee County and portions of
On the eve of the Republican National Convention, an extensive state-by-state poll by Morning Consult shows Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton would win the presidency with an electoral college vote of 320-212. Morning Consult polled 57,000 voters in its survey, which took place between April and June. In Georgia, Clinton leads, although within the margin
The House Judiciary Committee has formed a working group to study issues surrounding police actions and behavior public safety concerns related to the recent shootings by police in Minnesota and Louisiana, along with the deaths of five police officers in Dallas. 9th District Congressman Doug Collins of Gainesville was named to the group by Judiciary
