In his inaugural speech, Governor Nathan Deal addressed an issue that the Libertarian Party of Georgia has long been aware of, the unusually high number of residents currently tracked by the Department of Corrections. “One out of every 13 Georgia residents is under some form of correctional control,” said Deal, adding that the total operational cost of the Georgia Department of Corrections is approximately $3 million a day. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the state of Georgia has about 53,000 residents currently in jail, and 1,500 of those have a prevailing offense of possession of methamphetamine, crack, or cocaine. Reducing the number of nonviolent drug offenders currently in the state’s custody would dramatically reduce the operating costs of the corrections department.
The program the Governor has in mind to reduce these numbers is an expansion of the state’s 28 drug courts, one of which his son, Hall County Superior Court Judge Jason Deal, is in charge of. While it is true that the operating costs of the drug courts are drastically lower than the operating costs of processing the same offenders in the state’s prisons (a report from the Department of Audits in 2005 lists that savings as $10,293 per individual), the expansion of the courts themselves is an expansion of the state’s government, an expansion that would cost money to establish, and one that the Libertarian Party of Georgia opposes.
“Decriminalization of simple possession of marijuana does not equate to legalizing the substance,” explained the Libertarian Party of Georgia’s Executive Director, Brett Bittner. “Decriminalization would be treated by our legal system in a manner similar to a speeding ticket, where the offender, possessing less than a predetermined limit, would be required to pay a fine before his or her court date. The removal of six words from Georgia's Official Code would keep officers from arresting those in possession, judges from adjudicating bail hearings, county jails from being overrun with those who await trial, and allow the police, courts, and prisons to do what they were designed to do, which is find and keep the violent criminals behind bars.”
Reducing the number of Georgia residents behind bars for nonviolent offenses is a move the Libertarian Party supports, but not in a way that expands the current reach of the state’s government. Their position is that decriminalization would be more effective in that reduction, while also reducing costs as well as the size and scope of government in the state.
The Libertarian Party is Georgia’s third largest political party and the only party in Georgia promoting fewer taxes, less government and personal liberty for all Georgians. To learn more, please visit www.LPGeorgia.com
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Thursday, November 4, 2010
Gov.-elect Deal announces transition/inaugural team
Gov.-elect Nathan Deal has announced the leadership of his transition and inaugural teams, who will serve in preparation for the beginning of his administration on Jan. 10.
Transition Team
T. Rogers Wade, Sandy Springs, transition chairman - Mr. Wade is the chairman and former president of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation, an independent think tank that proposes practical, market-oriented approaches to public policy to improve the lives of Georgians. He has been active in the Georgia business and political community for more than 40 years. Wade and his wife, Marcia, are longtime residents of Sandy Springs.
Pete Robinson, Columbus, transition vice chair - Mr. Robinson is Chairman of Troutman Sanders Strategies, a full-service federal, state and local lobbying/issue management firm, and a partner in Troutman Sanders LLP. He is a former state senator from Columbus. He and his wife, Emily, have a daughter and two sons.
John K. Watson, Powder Springs, transition vice chair - Mr. Watson is the principal of real estate development at TPA Realty Services. Prior to his role at TPA Realty, he worked for more than 15 years in politics, government and business at the local, state, and federal levels. Watson previously served as chief of staff to Governor Perdue, general consultant to Perdue's campaign for Governor in 2002 and vice chairman of Governor-Elect Perdue's transition team. Watson earned a bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University. He and his wife, Kimberly, have two children.
Philip Wilheit, Gainesville, transition vice chair - Mr. Wilheit is the president of Wilheit Packaging, a provider of packaging materials for business. Active in state and regional business activities, he is a past chairman of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Georgia, and serves as chairman-emeritus of Northeast Georgia Health System. He currently serves on the Georgia Board of Economic Development and is vice chair of the Board of Trustees of Brenau University. He and his wife, Mary Hart, have two children and three grandchildren.
Inaugural Leadership Team
Jay Morgan, Atlanta, inaugural co-chair - Mr. Morgan has been a trusted adviser to candidates, corporations and business associations with public affairs strategic plans. He has been involved at the highest levels of Republican politics in Georgia and throughout the Southeast since 1984, when he became the youngest Executive Director of a Republican Party organization in the country in his home state of Georgia. Morgan and his wife, Laura, a former presidential appointee in the George H.W. Bush administration, have three children: Caroline (19), Jason (16) and Victoria (13).
Tricia Pridemore, Marietta, inaugural co-chair - Mrs. Pridemore is a technology entrepreneur with several successful business ventures. She is also the state director of the 9.12 Project of Georgia, a conservative grassroots organization. Tricia is a member of board of the WellStar Foundation, the GAGOP Technology Committee and serves on the Cobb County Republican Party Executive Committee.
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Transition Team
T. Rogers Wade, Sandy Springs, transition chairman - Mr. Wade is the chairman and former president of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation, an independent think tank that proposes practical, market-oriented approaches to public policy to improve the lives of Georgians. He has been active in the Georgia business and political community for more than 40 years. Wade and his wife, Marcia, are longtime residents of Sandy Springs.
Pete Robinson, Columbus, transition vice chair - Mr. Robinson is Chairman of Troutman Sanders Strategies, a full-service federal, state and local lobbying/issue management firm, and a partner in Troutman Sanders LLP. He is a former state senator from Columbus. He and his wife, Emily, have a daughter and two sons.
John K. Watson, Powder Springs, transition vice chair - Mr. Watson is the principal of real estate development at TPA Realty Services. Prior to his role at TPA Realty, he worked for more than 15 years in politics, government and business at the local, state, and federal levels. Watson previously served as chief of staff to Governor Perdue, general consultant to Perdue's campaign for Governor in 2002 and vice chairman of Governor-Elect Perdue's transition team. Watson earned a bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University. He and his wife, Kimberly, have two children.
Philip Wilheit, Gainesville, transition vice chair - Mr. Wilheit is the president of Wilheit Packaging, a provider of packaging materials for business. Active in state and regional business activities, he is a past chairman of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Georgia, and serves as chairman-emeritus of Northeast Georgia Health System. He currently serves on the Georgia Board of Economic Development and is vice chair of the Board of Trustees of Brenau University. He and his wife, Mary Hart, have two children and three grandchildren.
Inaugural Leadership Team
Jay Morgan, Atlanta, inaugural co-chair - Mr. Morgan has been a trusted adviser to candidates, corporations and business associations with public affairs strategic plans. He has been involved at the highest levels of Republican politics in Georgia and throughout the Southeast since 1984, when he became the youngest Executive Director of a Republican Party organization in the country in his home state of Georgia. Morgan and his wife, Laura, a former presidential appointee in the George H.W. Bush administration, have three children: Caroline (19), Jason (16) and Victoria (13).
Tricia Pridemore, Marietta, inaugural co-chair - Mrs. Pridemore is a technology entrepreneur with several successful business ventures. She is also the state director of the 9.12 Project of Georgia, a conservative grassroots organization. Tricia is a member of board of the WellStar Foundation, the GAGOP Technology Committee and serves on the Cobb County Republican Party Executive Committee.
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Friday, September 17, 2010
Libertarian Party Of Georgia Candidates Raise The Bar This Election Year
Recently, a poll commissioned by 11 Alive, V-103, and WMAZ indicates that due to an all-time high in the percentages of voters surveyed, the Libertarian Party of Georgia is poised to have a banner year this election cycle, including achieving ballot access statewide for all partisan races. Gubernatorial candidate John Monds, the first African-American to appear on the General Election ballot for Governor, has doubled his support since the last poll released, gaining ground among younger likely voters and those affected by the barrage of negative campaign ads run by his Republican and Democratic opponents.
As the momentum continues to grow, the John Monds campaign increases in popularity. Election Day results of twenty percent or more for Mr. Monds will open up the ballot for all Libertarian candidates, allowing candidates to run for city and county non-partisan positions without the hurdles placed by the other two parties.
Other statewide candidates for office, including Chuck Donovan for U.S. Senate, Dan Barber for Lt. Governor, Kira Willis for State School Superintendent and Don Smart for Attorney General, are also polling at record breaking numbers. The polls also show that many, if not all, statewide races could end up in a run-off. In Georgia, candidates need to attain fifty percent of all votes plus one to be elected.
“On November 2nd, people can vote for their conscience and their principles, rather than settle for the choices that the other parties have given,” says Libertarian Party of Georgia Operations Director, Brett Bittner, “And should their first choice not make the run-off slated for November 30th, they can settle to choose the lesser of two evils.”
As seen in 2008, the Atlanta's recent mayoral race, this summer's primaries, run-off elections are becoming a more common occurrence for Georgians, and the Libertarians are positioned to be at the center of attention on and after Election Day. The vision for a Libertarian Georgia may be closer at hand than most might think or would care to admit.
Why the sudden surge and the increase of voter interest in the Libertarians candidates and their party? The change might possibly be explained by a number of factors, mainly this year the Libertarian Party has a full statewide slate of candidates for the first time in history. Voter dissatisfaction of the partisan attacks filled with the same old rhetoric without any action to back it up could be another reason. Perhaps it may well be the scandals that some candidates are facing. Whatever the reason may be, the Libertarian Party along with its candidates are all campaigning very well and seem to be attracting more voters daily.
Despite all the obstacles faced, the current slate of candidates certainly is keeping their opponents on their toes. The possibility of such success has the has the leadership of the Libertarian Party of Georgia elated and excited about their future outlook and the growth of “The Party of Principle.”
The Libertarian Party is Georgia’s third largest political party and the only party in Georgia promoting fewer taxes, less government and personal liberty for all Georgians. To learn more, please visit www.LPGeorgia.com
As the momentum continues to grow, the John Monds campaign increases in popularity. Election Day results of twenty percent or more for Mr. Monds will open up the ballot for all Libertarian candidates, allowing candidates to run for city and county non-partisan positions without the hurdles placed by the other two parties.
Other statewide candidates for office, including Chuck Donovan for U.S. Senate, Dan Barber for Lt. Governor, Kira Willis for State School Superintendent and Don Smart for Attorney General, are also polling at record breaking numbers. The polls also show that many, if not all, statewide races could end up in a run-off. In Georgia, candidates need to attain fifty percent of all votes plus one to be elected.
“On November 2nd, people can vote for their conscience and their principles, rather than settle for the choices that the other parties have given,” says Libertarian Party of Georgia Operations Director, Brett Bittner, “And should their first choice not make the run-off slated for November 30th, they can settle to choose the lesser of two evils.”
As seen in 2008, the Atlanta's recent mayoral race, this summer's primaries, run-off elections are becoming a more common occurrence for Georgians, and the Libertarians are positioned to be at the center of attention on and after Election Day. The vision for a Libertarian Georgia may be closer at hand than most might think or would care to admit.
Why the sudden surge and the increase of voter interest in the Libertarians candidates and their party? The change might possibly be explained by a number of factors, mainly this year the Libertarian Party has a full statewide slate of candidates for the first time in history. Voter dissatisfaction of the partisan attacks filled with the same old rhetoric without any action to back it up could be another reason. Perhaps it may well be the scandals that some candidates are facing. Whatever the reason may be, the Libertarian Party along with its candidates are all campaigning very well and seem to be attracting more voters daily.
Despite all the obstacles faced, the current slate of candidates certainly is keeping their opponents on their toes. The possibility of such success has the has the leadership of the Libertarian Party of Georgia elated and excited about their future outlook and the growth of “The Party of Principle.”
The Libertarian Party is Georgia’s third largest political party and the only party in Georgia promoting fewer taxes, less government and personal liberty for all Georgians. To learn more, please visit www.LPGeorgia.com
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Opinion: Governor Perdue Should Veto HB 1055 and Demand Lawmakers Pass A Clean Version
In order for Governor Perdue to maintain his record of fiscal responsibility, he should veto House Bill 1055. The legislature combined permanent tax cuts with much-needed revenue increases in HB 1055, turning the governor's fiscally responsible proposal into a last minute tax giveaway.
The final version, which passed April 14, adds to the alarming and long-term structural deficit in Georgia. In addition, this bill along with HB 1023 - which has permanent tax cuts of $380 million - could have serious negative implications for Georgia's AAA bond rating.
There is another option- an option that would allow the governor to achieve his original proposals of a temporary hospital fee and updates to user fees. House Bill 307, which contains the temporary hospital provider fee, is still viable. The governor still has an opportunity for the clean bill he desires, if lawmakers revise HB 307 to contain both revenue measures.
Lawmakers of both parties should vote for an amended version of HB 307 that contains two things - the temporary hospital provider fee and updates to user fees. However, lawmakers are not likely to pursue this sensible alternative unless the governor immediately vetoes HB 1055.
Alan Essig
Georgia Budget & Policy Institute
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The final version, which passed April 14, adds to the alarming and long-term structural deficit in Georgia. In addition, this bill along with HB 1023 - which has permanent tax cuts of $380 million - could have serious negative implications for Georgia's AAA bond rating.
There is another option- an option that would allow the governor to achieve his original proposals of a temporary hospital fee and updates to user fees. House Bill 307, which contains the temporary hospital provider fee, is still viable. The governor still has an opportunity for the clean bill he desires, if lawmakers revise HB 307 to contain both revenue measures.
Lawmakers of both parties should vote for an amended version of HB 307 that contains two things - the temporary hospital provider fee and updates to user fees. However, lawmakers are not likely to pursue this sensible alternative unless the governor immediately vetoes HB 1055.
Alan Essig
Georgia Budget & Policy Institute
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
WNEG-TV to originate, televise Democratic gubernatorial debate
The University of Georgia’s WNEG-TV will originate and televise the Democratic debate of gubernatorial candidates on Tuesday, Feb. 2, from the Athens campus.
The one-hour debate will begin at 7 p.m. with WNEG-TV news anchor Ray Metoyer moderating. A panel of journalists, comprised of Tim Bryant of WGAU/Cox Radio, Stephanie Fisher of WGCL-TV, Atlanta, and Dawn Hobby with WALB-TV, Albany, will present questions to the candidates.
The state Democratic Party and the University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication is sponsoring the campus event in the South Auditorium, Psychology-Journalism Plaza.
All five announced gubernatorial candidates are confirmed participants in the Athens debate. Attending will be State Attorney General Thurbert Baker, former Georgia governor Roy Barnes, former Georgia Secretary of State David Poythress, House Minority Leader Dubose Porter, and Ray City Mayor Carl Camon.
While the event is not open to the general public, it will be broadcast live on Athens’ WNEG, WALB of Albany, WGCL of Atlanta, and WMAZ of Macon. The Georgia News Network also will carry audio of the debate live over its coverage area.
Georgians will elect a new governor on Nov. 2. Incumbent Republican Governor Sonny Perdue is term-limited and unable to seek re-election.
For more information on the debate, contact Democratic Party of Georgia staffer Eric Gray at 678/278-2108.
WNEG-TV also sponsored and broadcast the GOP Gubernatorial Debate on Tuesday, Jan. 19, from the UGA campus.
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The one-hour debate will begin at 7 p.m. with WNEG-TV news anchor Ray Metoyer moderating. A panel of journalists, comprised of Tim Bryant of WGAU/Cox Radio, Stephanie Fisher of WGCL-TV, Atlanta, and Dawn Hobby with WALB-TV, Albany, will present questions to the candidates.
The state Democratic Party and the University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication is sponsoring the campus event in the South Auditorium, Psychology-Journalism Plaza.
All five announced gubernatorial candidates are confirmed participants in the Athens debate. Attending will be State Attorney General Thurbert Baker, former Georgia governor Roy Barnes, former Georgia Secretary of State David Poythress, House Minority Leader Dubose Porter, and Ray City Mayor Carl Camon.
While the event is not open to the general public, it will be broadcast live on Athens’ WNEG, WALB of Albany, WGCL of Atlanta, and WMAZ of Macon. The Georgia News Network also will carry audio of the debate live over its coverage area.
Georgians will elect a new governor on Nov. 2. Incumbent Republican Governor Sonny Perdue is term-limited and unable to seek re-election.
For more information on the debate, contact Democratic Party of Georgia staffer Eric Gray at 678/278-2108.
WNEG-TV also sponsored and broadcast the GOP Gubernatorial Debate on Tuesday, Jan. 19, from the UGA campus.
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Sunday, September 20, 2009
Illinois: Adam Andrzejewski Wins First Republican Straw Poll of 2010 Gov Race
We're going to be keeping up with an assortment of key races across the country. You're invited to check out our "Republican Candidate" blog for more election coverage. We're hearing that this race is one to watch. We've also rec'd some suggestions from across the state of Illinois and other areas that 39-year old Adam Andrzejewski is someone to watch. Read that polls showed Andrzejewski winning against current Governor Quinn by a fairly high margin. It's early and there are quite a few announced candidates in this race.
Another race of interest is going to be the New York gubernatorial race. Speculation is that Rudy Giuliani (R) is going to run and that Patterson (D) is being told by President Obama that he needs to bow out. What may be unusual about the President's intervention is that typically those kind of open moves come from the DNC (or RNC) and/or is done on a quieter basis. The news was leaked, according to the NY Times, by two Democrats.
Gubernatorial Candidate Places First in URF’s Conservative Summit Straw Poll
Illinois – Conservative values, solid financial policy, and a break from the same old political baggage and retribution that has shaped Illinois has landed Adam Andrzejewski exactly where he should be – at the head of the line. The results of a straw poll, hosted by the United Republican Fund and WIND radio, reveal Andrzejewski as the clear frontrunner among all six Republican gubernatorial candidates – prevailing over even the most politically experienced candidates. “The biggest surprise, perhaps, is that Andrzejewski was so organized at that event,” states Rich Miller on his blog post for Capitol Fax (1).
Andrzejewski has poised himself to be exactly the type of Governor that Illinois needs. "This race is a battle for the heart and soul of our party. Real reform, cut spending, create efficiencies, shared sacrifice that defends the tax payer. We are just on the verge of the economic spiral of Michigan and we need reform that will halt that. I have no political baggage. I am an outsider without Springfield experience," declared Andrzejewski in his closing statement for the Conservative Summit.
Andrzejewski has obtained strong support through grassroots efforts and his message of reform. And while some campaigns talk about grassroots, the Andrzejewski campaign is a good example of a strong grassroots initiative that has been effective.
Andrzejewski polled a 116 among a group of conservative activists that included Peter Roskam – U.S. Congressman from the 6th District; Tom Cross – House GOP leader; Steve Rauschenberger – former State Senator; Chris Lauzen – State Senator; Demetra DeMonte – Rep. Nat’l Committeewoman for Ill.; Eric Wallace- candidate for U.S. Senate; Jim Oberweis – candidate for U.S. House of Representative; and Fran Eaton – blogger, columnist and pundit of IllinoisReview.com. The summit took place Friday at Carlucci’s in Downer’s Grove.
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Another race of interest is going to be the New York gubernatorial race. Speculation is that Rudy Giuliani (R) is going to run and that Patterson (D) is being told by President Obama that he needs to bow out. What may be unusual about the President's intervention is that typically those kind of open moves come from the DNC (or RNC) and/or is done on a quieter basis. The news was leaked, according to the NY Times, by two Democrats.
Gubernatorial Candidate Places First in URF’s Conservative Summit Straw Poll
Illinois – Conservative values, solid financial policy, and a break from the same old political baggage and retribution that has shaped Illinois has landed Adam Andrzejewski exactly where he should be – at the head of the line. The results of a straw poll, hosted by the United Republican Fund and WIND radio, reveal Andrzejewski as the clear frontrunner among all six Republican gubernatorial candidates – prevailing over even the most politically experienced candidates. “The biggest surprise, perhaps, is that Andrzejewski was so organized at that event,” states Rich Miller on his blog post for Capitol Fax (1).
Andrzejewski has poised himself to be exactly the type of Governor that Illinois needs. "This race is a battle for the heart and soul of our party. Real reform, cut spending, create efficiencies, shared sacrifice that defends the tax payer. We are just on the verge of the economic spiral of Michigan and we need reform that will halt that. I have no political baggage. I am an outsider without Springfield experience," declared Andrzejewski in his closing statement for the Conservative Summit.
Andrzejewski has obtained strong support through grassroots efforts and his message of reform. And while some campaigns talk about grassroots, the Andrzejewski campaign is a good example of a strong grassroots initiative that has been effective.
Andrzejewski polled a 116 among a group of conservative activists that included Peter Roskam – U.S. Congressman from the 6th District; Tom Cross – House GOP leader; Steve Rauschenberger – former State Senator; Chris Lauzen – State Senator; Demetra DeMonte – Rep. Nat’l Committeewoman for Ill.; Eric Wallace- candidate for U.S. Senate; Jim Oberweis – candidate for U.S. House of Representative; and Fran Eaton – blogger, columnist and pundit of IllinoisReview.com. The summit took place Friday at Carlucci’s in Downer’s Grove.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Gubernatorial Candidate, Georges Marciano, Calls for a California Constitutional Convention
/PRNewswire/ -- Georges Marciano, candidate for Governor of California, called upon every member of California's State Legislature to immediately pass a resolution calling for a constitutional convention. "We are living in the 21st Century; Californians deserve a 21st century constitution," exclaimed Mr. Marciano.
In his letter, dated June 22nd, Mr. Marciano stated, "It is time for this to occur. For too long now, our Constitution has produced gridlock, delay and injustice, rather than promote a responsive and accountable government."
Pursuant to California's Constitution, Article 18, Section 2, the legislature may vote on the question of whether to call a convention to revise the constitution. Upon passage by two-thirds of the membership of each house, the Legislature shall provide for the convention within 6 months. Mr. Marciano hopes for a strong and immediate response coming within the next 20 days.
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In his letter, dated June 22nd, Mr. Marciano stated, "It is time for this to occur. For too long now, our Constitution has produced gridlock, delay and injustice, rather than promote a responsive and accountable government."
Pursuant to California's Constitution, Article 18, Section 2, the legislature may vote on the question of whether to call a convention to revise the constitution. Upon passage by two-thirds of the membership of each house, the Legislature shall provide for the convention within 6 months. Mr. Marciano hopes for a strong and immediate response coming within the next 20 days.
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Thursday, April 16, 2009
State Rep. Austin Scott Announces Candidacy for Governor
Today, State Rep. Austin Scott launched his candidacy for Governor of Georgia in 2010. Scott was elected to the Georgia General Assembly at the age of 26 and has since served 14 years as a state lawmaker.
“Serving in the Georgia House of Representatives has been one of the most rewarding opportunities of my life,” says Rep. Scott. “Today we start a mission that will combine the experience of 14 years in the legislature, the commitment to a higher ethical standard, and a campaign that represents the hard-working taxpayer who deserves for their voice to be heard—William Graham Sumner described this person best as the ‘The Forgotten Man.’”
Austin Scott, R-Tifton, represents House District 153, and serves as chairman of the House Governmental Affairs Committee; he also serves on the Appropriations Committee, the Rules Committee, and the Ways and Means Committee. He has been recognized by Georgia Trend as one of “Georgia’s Brightest Stars under the Age of 40.” The Atlanta-Journal Constitution named him a “Hero of Open Government.”
“The recent mobilization in the Republican Party represents a progression towards reaching tangible reforms in our State. We are ready to begin the fundraising process, and we want people to participate at all levels of our campaign. I invite people to visit our campaign site at http://www.scottforga.com/ to learn more and to join our team,” says Rep. Scott. “I also want to say a special thanks to my wife Vivien for her support, my son Wells for his encouragement, and to my family and supporters. It’s not going to be politics as usual.”
A devoted husband, father, and small businessman, Scott is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a B.B.A. in Risk Management and Insurance from the Terry College of Business, and a member of First Baptist Church of Tifton.
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“Serving in the Georgia House of Representatives has been one of the most rewarding opportunities of my life,” says Rep. Scott. “Today we start a mission that will combine the experience of 14 years in the legislature, the commitment to a higher ethical standard, and a campaign that represents the hard-working taxpayer who deserves for their voice to be heard—William Graham Sumner described this person best as the ‘The Forgotten Man.’”
Austin Scott, R-Tifton, represents House District 153, and serves as chairman of the House Governmental Affairs Committee; he also serves on the Appropriations Committee, the Rules Committee, and the Ways and Means Committee. He has been recognized by Georgia Trend as one of “Georgia’s Brightest Stars under the Age of 40.” The Atlanta-Journal Constitution named him a “Hero of Open Government.”
“The recent mobilization in the Republican Party represents a progression towards reaching tangible reforms in our State. We are ready to begin the fundraising process, and we want people to participate at all levels of our campaign. I invite people to visit our campaign site at http://www.scottforga.com/ to learn more and to join our team,” says Rep. Scott. “I also want to say a special thanks to my wife Vivien for her support, my son Wells for his encouragement, and to my family and supporters. It’s not going to be politics as usual.”
A devoted husband, father, and small businessman, Scott is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a B.B.A. in Risk Management and Insurance from the Terry College of Business, and a member of First Baptist Church of Tifton.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Cagle Withdraws from Georgia Governor's 2010 Race
Cagle’s statement: ‘I’ve been diagnosed with a degenerative spinal condition’
Here’s the statement from which Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle read on Wednesday afternoon, withdrawing from the 2010 race for governor:
By Jim Galloway
For the past several months, it has been my full intention to campaign aggressively for election as Georgia’s next Governor.
We have recruited a top-notch team, raised over a million dollars, and I’ve worked to help my family understand the kind of stress we will face.
I did this because I truly believe our state is at a crossroads, and the next Governor will play a critical role in determining whether our kids and grandkids have an opportunity to enjoy prosperity and opportunity here in Georgia......http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2009/04/15/cagles-statement-ive-been-diagnosed-with-a-degenerative-spinal-condition/
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Here’s the statement from which Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle read on Wednesday afternoon, withdrawing from the 2010 race for governor:
By Jim Galloway
For the past several months, it has been my full intention to campaign aggressively for election as Georgia’s next Governor.
We have recruited a top-notch team, raised over a million dollars, and I’ve worked to help my family understand the kind of stress we will face.
I did this because I truly believe our state is at a crossroads, and the next Governor will play a critical role in determining whether our kids and grandkids have an opportunity to enjoy prosperity and opportunity here in Georgia......http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2009/04/15/cagles-statement-ive-been-diagnosed-with-a-degenerative-spinal-condition/
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
It's Official: Karen Handel Files for Georgia Governor
Note: We received this Friday and included it on the main site, however we neglected to share it properly with our blog, Twitter and Facebook friends. While it's no longer "new" news, it's important and worth sharing a few times. - jmd
Former GOP Chair Fred Cooper to Serve as Campaign Chairman
Karen Handel has officially filed the necessary paperwork to form a campaign committee to seek the office of Governor of Georgia in 2010.
Handel said, “After prayerful consideration and with the support of my husband Steve, I have decided to run for Governor. I am humbled by the level of support I am receiving from all across Georgia and I'm looking forward to the campaign.
“Our next Governor will face many difficult challenges. I look forward to meeting those challenges with exciting new ideas and a vision that will put us on the path to growth and prosperity.”
Handel also announced that Fred Cooper will serve as Campaign Chairman. “Fred Cooper is recognized as one of the great leaders of the Republican Party and in the Georgia business community. I am fortunate to consider him a great friend and I am honored to have him as chairman of our campaign,” Handel said.
Cooper said, “Karen Handel possesses the qualities that are so important in public service – absolute integrity, exceptional experience, remarkable intelligence, and strong, fair leadership. She has consistently demonstrated those qualities….as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor; as Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners; and as Secretary of State.
“She is ready to be Governor; she will be an excellent Governor; I am proud to be on her team,” Cooper added.
Karen Handel biographical information:
Karen Handel is currently serving as the first Republican Secretary of State. She previously served in elective office as Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. In the business community she has served as President and CEO of the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, and held executive positions with CIBA Vision and KPMG. Karen has also served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Sonny Perdue, and in the White House to Marilyn Quayle. She lives in Roswell with her husband Steve.
Fred Cooper biographical information:
Fred Cooper is a longtime leader in the Georgia business community and the Republican Party of Georgia. He has served as State Chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, as Georgia State Chairman of former President George H.W. Bush’s campaigns and as Georgia General Chairman for President George W. Bush, who chose Mr. Cooper to be Chairman of the G-8 Summit Host Committee for the G-8 Summit held in 2004 in Sea Island, GA.
Mr. Cooper is Chairman of Cooper Capital, LLC, a private investment firm, which he founded in 1998. Previously, Mr. Cooper was Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of CooperSmith, Inc., an Atlanta based company which produced and distributed a variety of baked foods, primarily under the trademark Sunbeam, throughout most of the Southeast and New England. In 1998, CooperSmith was acquired by The Earthgrains Company (now Sara Lee).
Mr. Cooper has held several executive and legal positions, including Vice Chairman, President, Executive Vice-President and General Counsel, at Flowers Industries, Inc., a Fortune 500, New York Stock Exchange Company.
Mr. Cooper is 66 years old, resides in Atlanta, Georgia, and he and his wife Helen have two married sons and five grandchildren.
Former GOP Chair Fred Cooper to Serve as Campaign Chairman
Karen Handel has officially filed the necessary paperwork to form a campaign committee to seek the office of Governor of Georgia in 2010.
Handel said, “After prayerful consideration and with the support of my husband Steve, I have decided to run for Governor. I am humbled by the level of support I am receiving from all across Georgia and I'm looking forward to the campaign.
“Our next Governor will face many difficult challenges. I look forward to meeting those challenges with exciting new ideas and a vision that will put us on the path to growth and prosperity.”
Handel also announced that Fred Cooper will serve as Campaign Chairman. “Fred Cooper is recognized as one of the great leaders of the Republican Party and in the Georgia business community. I am fortunate to consider him a great friend and I am honored to have him as chairman of our campaign,” Handel said.
Cooper said, “Karen Handel possesses the qualities that are so important in public service – absolute integrity, exceptional experience, remarkable intelligence, and strong, fair leadership. She has consistently demonstrated those qualities….as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor; as Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners; and as Secretary of State.
“She is ready to be Governor; she will be an excellent Governor; I am proud to be on her team,” Cooper added.
Karen Handel biographical information:
Karen Handel is currently serving as the first Republican Secretary of State. She previously served in elective office as Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. In the business community she has served as President and CEO of the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, and held executive positions with CIBA Vision and KPMG. Karen has also served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Sonny Perdue, and in the White House to Marilyn Quayle. She lives in Roswell with her husband Steve.
Fred Cooper biographical information:
Fred Cooper is a longtime leader in the Georgia business community and the Republican Party of Georgia. He has served as State Chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, as Georgia State Chairman of former President George H.W. Bush’s campaigns and as Georgia General Chairman for President George W. Bush, who chose Mr. Cooper to be Chairman of the G-8 Summit Host Committee for the G-8 Summit held in 2004 in Sea Island, GA.
Mr. Cooper is Chairman of Cooper Capital, LLC, a private investment firm, which he founded in 1998. Previously, Mr. Cooper was Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of CooperSmith, Inc., an Atlanta based company which produced and distributed a variety of baked foods, primarily under the trademark Sunbeam, throughout most of the Southeast and New England. In 1998, CooperSmith was acquired by The Earthgrains Company (now Sara Lee).
Mr. Cooper has held several executive and legal positions, including Vice Chairman, President, Executive Vice-President and General Counsel, at Flowers Industries, Inc., a Fortune 500, New York Stock Exchange Company.
Mr. Cooper is 66 years old, resides in Atlanta, Georgia, and he and his wife Helen have two married sons and five grandchildren.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
John Monds to seek Libertarian Nomination For Ga. Governor
John Monds has announced his intention to seek the Libertarian Party of Georgia’s nomination for Governor with a press conference at the Capitol in Atlanta with family, close friends and supporters by his side.
During his campaign for Public Service Commission (District 1) in 2008, Monds became the first Libertarian to break one million votes in the United States.
Monds and the Libertarian Party believe Georgians are ready for something new and different. “It’s difficult to tell the difference between Republicans and Democrats; both want to raise your taxes, waste your money and increase the size and scope of state government,” said Monds.
“We must be competitive in the 21st Century. We must have meaningful tax reform that allows businesses and individuals to thrive, a transportation system that eases congestion without raising taxes, an education system that gives more choices and returns control to the local level, and we need to stop wasting the taxpayers’ money with mandated long term incarceration of individuals for non-violent victimless infractions of the law”
John Monds, 43, is a graduate of Morehouse College with a degree in Banking and Finance, President of the Grady County NAACP and currently serves on the Grady County Planning Commission.
He resides in Cairo with his wife, Dr. Kathaleena Edward Monds, and four children, Akintunde, Cazembe, Halima and Malik.
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During his campaign for Public Service Commission (District 1) in 2008, Monds became the first Libertarian to break one million votes in the United States.
Monds and the Libertarian Party believe Georgians are ready for something new and different. “It’s difficult to tell the difference between Republicans and Democrats; both want to raise your taxes, waste your money and increase the size and scope of state government,” said Monds.
“We must be competitive in the 21st Century. We must have meaningful tax reform that allows businesses and individuals to thrive, a transportation system that eases congestion without raising taxes, an education system that gives more choices and returns control to the local level, and we need to stop wasting the taxpayers’ money with mandated long term incarceration of individuals for non-violent victimless infractions of the law”
John Monds, 43, is a graduate of Morehouse College with a degree in Banking and Finance, President of the Grady County NAACP and currently serves on the Grady County Planning Commission.
He resides in Cairo with his wife, Dr. Kathaleena Edward Monds, and four children, Akintunde, Cazembe, Halima and Malik.
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
RNC Chairman Responds to President-Elect Obama's Comments Regarding Governor Blagojevich
/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Robert M. "Mike" Duncan released the following statement today.
"President-elect Barack Obama continues to provide less than forthcoming answers to simple questions related to Governor Rod Blagojevich. While it is encouraging that the President-elect has stated his office will disclose contacts with the scandal-ridden governor, it remains disappointing that his actions are in response to political pressure. Americans expect the highest degree of transparency from their elected leaders, rather than promises of openness on the campaign trail."
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"President-elect Barack Obama continues to provide less than forthcoming answers to simple questions related to Governor Rod Blagojevich. While it is encouraging that the President-elect has stated his office will disclose contacts with the scandal-ridden governor, it remains disappointing that his actions are in response to political pressure. Americans expect the highest degree of transparency from their elected leaders, rather than promises of openness on the campaign trail."
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