Category: Politics

Felix and Oscar redux

Apparently, Felix Ungar and Oscar Madison have reappeared in Washington in the form of Georgia’s 9th District Congressman Doug Collins and New York’s 8th District Congressman Hakeem Jefferies. At least according to a recent Politico article by Heather Caygle and some successful pieces of legislation co-sponsored by the unlikeliest of partners. Congressman Collins reflected on

New Cagle Ad: InKEMPetence

Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle has released a new TV ad that goes after Sec. of State Brian Kemp’s personal finances and business life. An email from the Cagle campaign shares an article from the Progressive Farmer and another from the AJC that they say shows that Kemp’s “private business left honest farmers high and dry.” Scott Binkley,

UPDATED — Abrams Leads Both Republicans in First General Election Poll

The Stacey Abrams campaign’s first internal poll has Abrams winning over both Casey Cagle and Brian Kemp. (The full memo is below) Her numbers are: 48-43 over Cagle and 49-40 over Kemp. Fred Yang with Hart Research, the Abrams’ campaign pollster, said the poll was conducted statewide with 601 likely voters last week. He said their

North Georgia Broadband Forum

Last Friday 9th District Congressman Doug Collins and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai gathered stakeholders from across Northeast Georgia to address the challenges of delivering affordable, accessible internet access to rural communities. The forum included local representatives, chamber of commerce leaders and internet service providers. Congressman Collins opened the proceeding with this statement:

Morning Reads for May 30, 2018

No lead is safe when playing the Braves. It’s almost as if we have to tell our opponents: hol’ up…. we dem boys. (Or kois). The future of learning: How Georgia State made its graduation rate jump John Lewis to ABC: “You Did the Right Thing”  Perdue: Georgia Can be Proud of Military Tradition Isakson:

Monday Morning Reads — May 28

Happy Monday everyone! Also, Happy Memorial Day!   Please read this. Also, read this: Stop with the "Memorial Day is not just a three day weekend to bbq and party." I'm a combat vet.I've lost buddies.I've attended too many memorial services. I will honor them. By grilling steaks and drinking beers with family and friends.

Morning Reads for Friday, May 25, 2018

Ex-mayor Reed’s PCard Golden Ticket. Location. Location. Location. If you’re the only person in the ATL who isn’t in the Hamilton Lottery, here’s how to get it. “I don’t think journalists should talk about whom they’re voting for.“ RIP Tom Wolfe. Oh, dear. UK has a Bias Incident Response Team. If you ask your toaster

Randy Evans Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg

Randy Evans, longtime attorney and GOP activist/strategist/consultant, just took to Facebook to announce his much-awaited confirmation as U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg. Congratulations and best of luck to Randy! U.S. Senator David Perdue: “As a lifelong Georgian, Randy Evans has served his state and country with distinction in both the public and private sectors. He understands