Cook Political Report: Race Now Leans GOP, “Great Potential” for Tossup Georgia Gets the Woman Vs Mini-Trump it Deserves History: 65% of runoffs with no incumbent won by first-place primary finisher Panthers Poised to Lead Sun Belt in 18-19. Jimmy: US “Abandoned” Role as Human Rights Leader
Secretary of State Election Results Update 1: 8:30 p.m. – Cagle concedes Update 2: Statement from Speaker Ralston: “A long, hard-fought campaign for the Republican nomination for governor is now history. Congratulations to Secretary of State Brian Kemp on a well-earned victory. I want to also pay tribute to Lt. Governor Casey Cagle. Lt. Governor Cagle ran a
It’s time for the runoff! The biggies are the GOP gubernatorial primary and the Dem runoff for CD 6. But wait – there’s more! Who, exactly, is Rep. Jason Spencer? The Economist examines what might be next for Democrats under Trump. For the first time in six years, Georgia has transcended the bottom 10 in
N.B.: The following is a guest post from State Representative Scott Holcomb (D-Atlanta). Holcomb is one of the leading voices on election integrity in Georgia. – TLA Our federal government needs to speak with one voice about the security of our elections. That isn’t happening. And our state needs to take action, too. That’s not
I am not an attorney nor an expert on Georgia Law, but I know how to use Google. As I was pondering the calls for Rep. Jason Spencer to resign his position, I immediately went and researched the special election laws in Georgia for this case. Basically, it is up to the discretion of the
This week the US House of Representatives passed a bipartisan package of 32 bills intended to increase access to capital markets for small businesses and startups. Lawmakers voted almost unanimously to pass the JOBS and Investor Confidence Act after the leaders of the House Financial Services Committee announced a deal following months of markups and negotiations.
From the Office of the Attorney General: The Office of the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Unit has received a number of complaints about sweepstakes scams targeting older consumers. “We are urging consumers to get involved and speak with their friends and family about how to avoid this scam and others,” said Attorney General Chris Carr.
From a press release from Rep. Drew Ferguson’s (R, GA-3) office: Congressman Drew Ferguson today introduced the American Border Act authorizing the construction of a wall along our southern border. “Countries have borders. Human and drug traffickers as well as illegal immigrants are undeterred by theoretical lines and polite ‘do not enter.’ Americans will never
Gov. Nathan Deal jumped into the Governor’s race by officially endorsing Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle on Monday. He has now made an endorsement for Sen. David Shafer in the Lieutenant Governor primary. Gov. Deal: “Since taking office in 2011, my top priority has been making Georgia the best place in the nation to live, work
The Party of the Great Communicator truly has it’s rightful air. Jimmy: Under Trump the Government is Worse than it has been Before Mayor Bottoms already doing better than Mayor Reed. The President Without a Party: The Trials of Jimmy Carter The Atlantic adds Atlanta team to its coverage. Could Gwinnett finally have mass transit? West
