Georgia Republican Party
Election Night at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 @ 7:00
Grand Hyatt Buckhead
3300 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
Contact Information:
404-257-5559
Georgia Republican Party Election Night at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead. Election Night with Senator Isakson, Nathan Deal and the entire statewide team will be at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead located at 3300 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta 30305. We will have a private valet entrance located on Highland Avenue for our guests (this is across street from Peachtree). The self-parking deck is off of this street as well. The main ballroom party will begin at 7:00PM.
Please note the Grand Hyatt rooms have been taken - we have secured an additional room block at the InterContinental Hotel Buckhead, 3315 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta 30326, across the street from the Grand Hyatt Buckhead. The rate is $189 + 15% tax. Rooms will be available on a first-come, first-served basis through October 28th. To make your reservation, please call 877-422-8254.
Who:
Georgia Republican Party Chairman Sue Everhart
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson
Gubernatorial Nominee Nathan Deal
Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle
Secretary of State Brian Kemp
Sam Olens, Nominee for Attorney General
Gary Black, Nominee for Commissioner of Agriculture
Ralph Hudgens, Nominee for Commissioner of Insurance
Dr. John Barge, Nominee for State School Superintendent
Mark Butler, Nominee for Commissioner of Labor
Tim Echols, Nominee for Public Service Commissioner
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Coweta Tea Party Election Night Party
Hi all,
Join us Tuesday, November 2 for an election night celebration starting at 7:00pm at ‘Me-n-Ed’s Pizzeria’ located at 80 Newnan Station Blvd, Newnan, GA.
IF YOU CAN ATTEND - R.S.V.P. to David Stover (david@votestover.com) with number of attendees. We need to give the restaurant a head count ASAP.
There will be Pizza, Beer and Wine available at the event. If we don't have enough people, we may have to cancel.
Thanks everyone,
Wendy Bloedt
County Coordinator
National Leadership Council
Coweta Tea Party Patriots - Georgia
wendy.bloedt@cowetateaparty.org
www.cowetateaparty.org
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Join us Tuesday, November 2 for an election night celebration starting at 7:00pm at ‘Me-n-Ed’s Pizzeria’ located at 80 Newnan Station Blvd, Newnan, GA.
IF YOU CAN ATTEND - R.S.V.P. to David Stover (david@votestover.com) with number of attendees. We need to give the restaurant a head count ASAP.
There will be Pizza, Beer and Wine available at the event. If we don't have enough people, we may have to cancel.
Thanks everyone,
Wendy Bloedt
County Coordinator
National Leadership Council
Coweta Tea Party Patriots - Georgia
wendy.bloedt@cowetateaparty.org
www.cowetateaparty.org
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GFP Note: We're going to be posting election night events from a variety of sources just in case you're interested in joining the fun in your neck of the woods. - jmd
Election Day Program
United States Attorney Michael J. Moore announced today(October 28) that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Harry J. Fox, Jr. will lead the efforts of his office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 2, 2010 general elections. AUSA Fox has been appointed to serve as the District Election Officer for the Middle District of Georgia, and in that capacity is responsible for overseeing the District’s handling of complaints of election fraud and voting rights abuses in consultation with Justice Department Headquarters in Washington.
United States Attorney Moore said, “Every citizen must be able to vote without interference or discrimination and to have that vote counted without it being stolen because of fraud. The Department of Justice will act promptly and aggressively to protect the integrity of the election process.”
Eight years ago, former Attorney General Ashcroft established a Department-wide Ballot Access and Voting Integrity Initiative. The goals of this ongoing initiative are to increase the Department’s ability to deter election fraud and discrimination at the polls, and to prosecute these offenses whenever and wherever they occur. The Department’s long-standing Election Day Program furthers these goals, and also seeks to ensure public confidence in the integrity of the election process by providing local points of contact within the Department for the public to report possible election fraud and voting rights violations while the polls are open on election day.
The franchise is the cornerstone of American democracy. We all must ensure that those who are entitled to the franchise exercise it if they choose, and that those who seek to corrupt it are brought to justice. In order to respond to complaints of election fraud or voting rights abuses on November 2, 2010, and to ensure that such complaints are directed to the appropriate authorities, United States Attorney Moore stated, “Assistant United States Attorney/District Election Officer Fox will be on duty in this district while the polls are open. He can be reached by the public at the following telephone number: 478-752-3511.”
In addition, the Federal Bureau of Investigation will have special agents available in each field office and resident agency throughout the country to receive allegations of election fraud and other election abuses on election day. The FBI can be reached by the public at 478-745-1271.
Complaints about ballot access problems or discrimination can be made directly to the Civil Rights Division’s Voting Section in Washington at 1-800-253-3931 or 202-307-2767.
United States Attorney Moore said, “The effectiveness of our Election Day Program depends in large part on the watchfulness and cooperation of the American electorate. It is imperative that those who have specific information about discrimination or election fraud make that information available immediately to my Office, the FBI, or the Civil Rights Division.”
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United States Attorney Moore said, “Every citizen must be able to vote without interference or discrimination and to have that vote counted without it being stolen because of fraud. The Department of Justice will act promptly and aggressively to protect the integrity of the election process.”
Eight years ago, former Attorney General Ashcroft established a Department-wide Ballot Access and Voting Integrity Initiative. The goals of this ongoing initiative are to increase the Department’s ability to deter election fraud and discrimination at the polls, and to prosecute these offenses whenever and wherever they occur. The Department’s long-standing Election Day Program furthers these goals, and also seeks to ensure public confidence in the integrity of the election process by providing local points of contact within the Department for the public to report possible election fraud and voting rights violations while the polls are open on election day.
The franchise is the cornerstone of American democracy. We all must ensure that those who are entitled to the franchise exercise it if they choose, and that those who seek to corrupt it are brought to justice. In order to respond to complaints of election fraud or voting rights abuses on November 2, 2010, and to ensure that such complaints are directed to the appropriate authorities, United States Attorney Moore stated, “Assistant United States Attorney/District Election Officer Fox will be on duty in this district while the polls are open. He can be reached by the public at the following telephone number: 478-752-3511.”
In addition, the Federal Bureau of Investigation will have special agents available in each field office and resident agency throughout the country to receive allegations of election fraud and other election abuses on election day. The FBI can be reached by the public at 478-745-1271.
Complaints about ballot access problems or discrimination can be made directly to the Civil Rights Division’s Voting Section in Washington at 1-800-253-3931 or 202-307-2767.
United States Attorney Moore said, “The effectiveness of our Election Day Program depends in large part on the watchfulness and cooperation of the American electorate. It is imperative that those who have specific information about discrimination or election fraud make that information available immediately to my Office, the FBI, or the Civil Rights Division.”
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Landmark Communications Releases Poll of Congressional District Two
State Rep. Mike Keown (R) is challenging incumbent Congressman Sanford Bishop (D).
Landmark Communications' latest poll shows State Representative Mike Keown (R) is leading incumbent Congressman Sanford Bishop (D). You can also download the results at www.landmarkcommunications.net.
Voters were asked to self-identify their own likelihood for voting: only respondents who said they “definitely plan” to vote “somewhat likely to vote” are included in the final report, crosstabs and analysis. Voters who said they are “not likely to vote” or “definitely won’t vote” are excluded from all reports, crosstabs and analysis. Forty one percent of participants were African-American, which correctly reflects the likely turnout of this demographic on Election Day. Previous gubernatorial elections have resulted in turnout of 40% of the black vote. The margin of error was 3.25%, with 914 likely voters participating.
Perspective and Background -- Various national Republican candidates have performed well in this district despite its large African American population:
McCain carried 45% of the vote in the district in 2008; Bush carried 48% in 2004, and Bush carried 47% in 2000.
1. Challenger Mike Keown leads the race in the final week of the election. Keown leads Bishop by a 50% to 46% margin.
2. The district has a stronger than usual “decided” vote: only 3% of white voters and 6% of black voters say they are undecided.
3. Based on the numbers one week prior to the election: assuming 90%+ of the remaining undecided black vote goes to Bishop on Election Day, and assuming that Keown carries 70% of the remaining undecided white vote, Keown would win the election by 51-49%.
4. What has changed for Bishop is the total collapse of his white vote: only 15% of white voters say they will vote for Bishop, while 82% say they will vote for Keown.
5. THE AGE DIVIDE: Keown leads by a large margin with voters over the age of 50, while Bishop leads with those under age 50.
6. BY GENDER: Men are voting for Keown by more than a 20 point margin: 59% for Keown and 39% for Bishop. Women lean to Bishop over Keown by a 52%-44% margin.
CONCLUSION
It is premature to say that Keown will win this election. However, as of the date that this poll was conducted (October 26th 2010) -- one week before Election Day -- it is clear that Keown has gained traction and has developed a slight lead.
If Bishop does not successfully turn around white voters who are supporting Keown in the closing days of the election, there may very well be an upset victory for Keown.
Landmark Communications' latest poll shows State Representative Mike Keown (R) is leading incumbent Congressman Sanford Bishop (D). You can also download the results at www.landmarkcommunications.net.
Voters were asked to self-identify their own likelihood for voting: only respondents who said they “definitely plan” to vote “somewhat likely to vote” are included in the final report, crosstabs and analysis. Voters who said they are “not likely to vote” or “definitely won’t vote” are excluded from all reports, crosstabs and analysis. Forty one percent of participants were African-American, which correctly reflects the likely turnout of this demographic on Election Day. Previous gubernatorial elections have resulted in turnout of 40% of the black vote. The margin of error was 3.25%, with 914 likely voters participating.
Perspective and Background -- Various national Republican candidates have performed well in this district despite its large African American population:
McCain carried 45% of the vote in the district in 2008; Bush carried 48% in 2004, and Bush carried 47% in 2000.
1. Challenger Mike Keown leads the race in the final week of the election. Keown leads Bishop by a 50% to 46% margin.
2. The district has a stronger than usual “decided” vote: only 3% of white voters and 6% of black voters say they are undecided.
3. Based on the numbers one week prior to the election: assuming 90%+ of the remaining undecided black vote goes to Bishop on Election Day, and assuming that Keown carries 70% of the remaining undecided white vote, Keown would win the election by 51-49%.
4. What has changed for Bishop is the total collapse of his white vote: only 15% of white voters say they will vote for Bishop, while 82% say they will vote for Keown.
5. THE AGE DIVIDE: Keown leads by a large margin with voters over the age of 50, while Bishop leads with those under age 50.
6. BY GENDER: Men are voting for Keown by more than a 20 point margin: 59% for Keown and 39% for Bishop. Women lean to Bishop over Keown by a 52%-44% margin.
CONCLUSION
It is premature to say that Keown will win this election. However, as of the date that this poll was conducted (October 26th 2010) -- one week before Election Day -- it is clear that Keown has gained traction and has developed a slight lead.
If Bishop does not successfully turn around white voters who are supporting Keown in the closing days of the election, there may very well be an upset victory for Keown.
Landmark Communications Releases Poll of Congressional District Seven
Republican Rob Woodall is leading Democrat Doug Heckman by a 60-30% margin
Landmark Communications conducted a poll of Congressional District Seven on October 25th, 2010. You can download the results at www.landmarkcommunications.net.
Voters were asked to self-identify their own likelihood for voting: only respondents who said they “definitely plan” to vote “somewhat likely to vote” are included in the final report, crosstabs and analysis. Voters who said they are “not likely to vote” or “definitely won’t vote” are excluded from all reports, crosstabs and analysis. Forty one percent of participants were African-American, which correctly reflects the likely turnout of this demographic on Election Day. Previous gubernatorial elections have resulted in turnout of 18% of the black vote. The margin of error was 3.0 %, with 1070 likely voters participating.
1. Republican Rob Woodall is leading Democrat Doug Heckman by a 60-30% margin.
2. Eight percent of white voters remain undecided, 17% of black voters are undecided, and 15% of ‘other race’ voters are undecided.
3. Assuming that 90%+ of the remaining undecided black vote goes to Heckman on Election Day, that Heckman carries 60% of the undecided voters who are of “other race”, and that Woodall carries 66% of the remaining undecided white vote (reasonable since he currently is carrying 75% of the “decided white vote”), Woodall will win the election by a 2-1 margin of about 65-35%.
4. Republican Rob Woodall is running stronger in the Seventh Congressional District than GOP gubernatorial candidate Nathan Deal is running in the same district. Nathan Deal holds 55% of the overall vote vs. Woodall’s 60% of the vote.
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Landmark Communications conducted a poll of Congressional District Seven on October 25th, 2010. You can download the results at www.landmarkcommunications.net.
Voters were asked to self-identify their own likelihood for voting: only respondents who said they “definitely plan” to vote “somewhat likely to vote” are included in the final report, crosstabs and analysis. Voters who said they are “not likely to vote” or “definitely won’t vote” are excluded from all reports, crosstabs and analysis. Forty one percent of participants were African-American, which correctly reflects the likely turnout of this demographic on Election Day. Previous gubernatorial elections have resulted in turnout of 18% of the black vote. The margin of error was 3.0 %, with 1070 likely voters participating.
1. Republican Rob Woodall is leading Democrat Doug Heckman by a 60-30% margin.
2. Eight percent of white voters remain undecided, 17% of black voters are undecided, and 15% of ‘other race’ voters are undecided.
3. Assuming that 90%+ of the remaining undecided black vote goes to Heckman on Election Day, that Heckman carries 60% of the undecided voters who are of “other race”, and that Woodall carries 66% of the remaining undecided white vote (reasonable since he currently is carrying 75% of the “decided white vote”), Woodall will win the election by a 2-1 margin of about 65-35%.
4. Republican Rob Woodall is running stronger in the Seventh Congressional District than GOP gubernatorial candidate Nathan Deal is running in the same district. Nathan Deal holds 55% of the overall vote vs. Woodall’s 60% of the vote.
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Georgia’s Small Businesses Support Mark Butler for Labor Commissioner
The state office of the National Federation of Independent Business, Georgia’s leading small business association, said today it has endorsed Mark Butler for labor commissioner.
The endorsement follows a special survey of NFIB/Georgia members, in which 98 percent of respondents said they supported Butler.
“Mark Butler recognizes the challenges Georgia’s entrepreneurs and small, family businesses face in records to labor issues,” said David Raynor, state director of NFIB/Georgia.
“As a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, he has earned a 100 percent voting record,” Raynor said. “Our members believe he will do everything he can to help secure the state’s unemployment trust fund and oppose card check, an initiative intended to help Big Labor push its way into small businesses and bully workers into signing union cards.”
Butler said, “I am honored and appreciate the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Businesses, the recognized voice of small businesses across the country. Like the NFIB, I understand the struggles of small business, having been a small business owner for the past 18 years. I know small business is the backbone of our economy, and understand the need to create a pro-business environment to grow jobs in Georgia.”
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The endorsement follows a special survey of NFIB/Georgia members, in which 98 percent of respondents said they supported Butler.
“Mark Butler recognizes the challenges Georgia’s entrepreneurs and small, family businesses face in records to labor issues,” said David Raynor, state director of NFIB/Georgia.
“As a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, he has earned a 100 percent voting record,” Raynor said. “Our members believe he will do everything he can to help secure the state’s unemployment trust fund and oppose card check, an initiative intended to help Big Labor push its way into small businesses and bully workers into signing union cards.”
Butler said, “I am honored and appreciate the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Businesses, the recognized voice of small businesses across the country. Like the NFIB, I understand the struggles of small business, having been a small business owner for the past 18 years. I know small business is the backbone of our economy, and understand the need to create a pro-business environment to grow jobs in Georgia.”
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Landmark Communications Releases Poll of Eighth Congressional District of Georgia
Scott continues solid lead over Marshall
Republican challenger Austin Scott is leading over Democratic incumbent Jim Marshall by solid margins within Georgia Congressional District 8. Last night’s poll results show Marshall at 39.1 percent of the vote with Scott in the lead at 52.5 percent.
In 2006, the African American vote accounted for 25 percent of all voters in the district. For this poll, Landmark Communications raised that percentage to 26.5 in order to accommodate for demographic growth.
Currently 15 percent of African American voters say they are undecided in the election, as well as six percent of white voters. It is our projection that the black vote will return to historical levels of 95% support for a Democratic candidate, and that two-thirds of white undecideds will go to Austin Scott. Therefore, it is our projection that Scott will win by a margin of 9 to 10 points and carry around 55 percent of the vote on Election Day.
Landmark Communications polled 1,133 randomly selected active voters residing in Georgia Congressional District Eight. The poll was conducted Tuesday, October 26th, 2010. Only voters who said they would “definitely vote” or “likely vote” are included in the final analysis. Voters who did not identify themselves as “definitely” or “likely” to vote were not included in the final analysis. 25.8 percent of respondents were African American, corresponding with traditional voting participation in the district in gubernatorial election years. The margin of error of the survey is 3 percent.
You can download the results directly from landmarkcommunications.net.
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Republican challenger Austin Scott is leading over Democratic incumbent Jim Marshall by solid margins within Georgia Congressional District 8. Last night’s poll results show Marshall at 39.1 percent of the vote with Scott in the lead at 52.5 percent.
In 2006, the African American vote accounted for 25 percent of all voters in the district. For this poll, Landmark Communications raised that percentage to 26.5 in order to accommodate for demographic growth.
Currently 15 percent of African American voters say they are undecided in the election, as well as six percent of white voters. It is our projection that the black vote will return to historical levels of 95% support for a Democratic candidate, and that two-thirds of white undecideds will go to Austin Scott. Therefore, it is our projection that Scott will win by a margin of 9 to 10 points and carry around 55 percent of the vote on Election Day.
Landmark Communications polled 1,133 randomly selected active voters residing in Georgia Congressional District Eight. The poll was conducted Tuesday, October 26th, 2010. Only voters who said they would “definitely vote” or “likely vote” are included in the final analysis. Voters who did not identify themselves as “definitely” or “likely” to vote were not included in the final analysis. 25.8 percent of respondents were African American, corresponding with traditional voting participation in the district in gubernatorial election years. The margin of error of the survey is 3 percent.
You can download the results directly from landmarkcommunications.net.
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Join Newt & Nathan in Gwinnett Tomorrow!
American Solutions/Deal for Governor
Real Jobs for Georgia Rally
October 28, 2010
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Gwinnett Center - Grand Ballroom
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth GA 30097
This event is free. Please RSVP here to reserve your spot.
Please join Republican nominee Nathan Deal for Governor along with special guest Newt Gingrich this Thursday the 28th as he makes his last stop along the Real Jobs for Georgia Bus Tour.
Also speaking at the rally will be Senator Johnny Isakson, Attorney General nominee Sam Olens, Agriculture Commissioner nominee Gary Black, Republican congressional nominee for GA-4 Liz Carter, Commissioner of Labor nominee Mark Butler, State School Superintendent nominee John Barge and Public Service Commissioner nominee Tim Echols.
Deal for Governor
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Gainesville, Georgia 30503
Real Jobs for Georgia Rally
October 28, 2010
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Gwinnett Center - Grand Ballroom
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth GA 30097
This event is free. Please RSVP here to reserve your spot.
Please join Republican nominee Nathan Deal for Governor along with special guest Newt Gingrich this Thursday the 28th as he makes his last stop along the Real Jobs for Georgia Bus Tour.
Also speaking at the rally will be Senator Johnny Isakson, Attorney General nominee Sam Olens, Agriculture Commissioner nominee Gary Black, Republican congressional nominee for GA-4 Liz Carter, Commissioner of Labor nominee Mark Butler, State School Superintendent nominee John Barge and Public Service Commissioner nominee Tim Echols.
Deal for Governor
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Gainesville, Georgia 30503
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Landmark Communications Poll Release, Top GA Races
Deal leads Barnes 49-42% heading into final days
Attorney General: Olens (R) leads Hodges (D) 47-40%
School Superintendent: Barge (R) leads Martin (D) 48-36%
Despite a slight tightening in the race for governor, Republican Nathan Deal continues to lead Democrat Roy Barnes by 49 to 42 percent. Libertarian John Monds carries 4 percent.
“Nothing has effectively changed since we last conducted a statewide survey a week ago,” said Mark Rountree, President of Landmark Communications. “Barnes’ support has increased slightly as traditional voting groups solidify. But Deal’s numbers have not moved much. The attacks on him by Barnes are not working at this point.”
FIRST BALLOT TEST ON A POTENTIAL RUNOFF VOTE: Landmark asked voters how they would vote between Deal and Barnes in the event of a runoff election. 51 percent of voters chose Deal and 43 percent chose Barnes – an 8-point margin.
Rountree said, “Libertarians decidedly come down on the side of Deal. Third party voters say they would support Deal over Barnes by a 3 to 1 margin."
In the race for Attorney General, Republican Sam Olens leads Democrat Ken Hodges by 47 to 40 percent.
In the race for School Superintendent, Republican John Barge leads Democrat Joe Martin by 48 to 36 percent.
Landmark Communications polled 1,686 randomly selected active voters on Tuesday, October 26. Only voters who said they would “definitely vote” or “likely vote” are included in the final analysis. Voters who did not identify themselves as “definitely” or “likely” to vote were not included in the final analysis. 25.8 percent of respondents were African American, a traditional number for gubernatorial year elections in Georgia. The margin of error is plus or minus 2.4 percent.
You can download the results directly from landmarkcommunications.net.
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Attorney General: Olens (R) leads Hodges (D) 47-40%
School Superintendent: Barge (R) leads Martin (D) 48-36%
Despite a slight tightening in the race for governor, Republican Nathan Deal continues to lead Democrat Roy Barnes by 49 to 42 percent. Libertarian John Monds carries 4 percent.
“Nothing has effectively changed since we last conducted a statewide survey a week ago,” said Mark Rountree, President of Landmark Communications. “Barnes’ support has increased slightly as traditional voting groups solidify. But Deal’s numbers have not moved much. The attacks on him by Barnes are not working at this point.”
FIRST BALLOT TEST ON A POTENTIAL RUNOFF VOTE: Landmark asked voters how they would vote between Deal and Barnes in the event of a runoff election. 51 percent of voters chose Deal and 43 percent chose Barnes – an 8-point margin.
Rountree said, “Libertarians decidedly come down on the side of Deal. Third party voters say they would support Deal over Barnes by a 3 to 1 margin."
In the race for Attorney General, Republican Sam Olens leads Democrat Ken Hodges by 47 to 40 percent.
In the race for School Superintendent, Republican John Barge leads Democrat Joe Martin by 48 to 36 percent.
Landmark Communications polled 1,686 randomly selected active voters on Tuesday, October 26. Only voters who said they would “definitely vote” or “likely vote” are included in the final analysis. Voters who did not identify themselves as “definitely” or “likely” to vote were not included in the final analysis. 25.8 percent of respondents were African American, a traditional number for gubernatorial year elections in Georgia. The margin of error is plus or minus 2.4 percent.
You can download the results directly from landmarkcommunications.net.
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Sunday, October 24, 2010
Isakson, Deal and Republican Candidates Begin the Real Jobs for Georgia Bus Tour
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, Gubernatorial nominee Nathan Deal and other Republican candidates will tour Georgia and visit with voters as part of the Real Jobs for Georgia BusTour. The Republican candidates will discuss their plan for Georgia’s economy and job creation and encourage voters to cast their ballots for the Republican slate.
“America is at a crossroads. In the final days of this election, it is important to continuecarrying our message across the state of Georgia to ensure that our countrygets back on the right track. Priority one is job creation. I will continue to fight for private-sector growth through lower taxes, less regulation, repealing and replacing the health care law and stopping reckless federal spending,” said Isakson. “Our country has always been one of endless opportunity. I want to see that it stays that way for future generations of Americans.”
“My Real Prosperity plan will lower taxes on Georgia families, increase our competitiveness and create high-quality, private-sector jobs in Georgia,” said Nathan Deal. “With unemployment consistently exceeding 10 percent statewide, the reality of our current economic environment hits home with hard-working families struggling to make ends meet. I look forward to meeting and sharing ideas with many Georgians during this important bus tour.”
The following Republican candidates and elected officials are confirmed to make appearances during the Real Jobs for Georgia Bus Tour: Georgia Republican Party Chairman Sue Everhart; U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss; U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson; Gubernatorial NomineeNathan Deal; Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle; Secretary of State Brian Kemp; Sam Olens, Nominee for Attorney General; Gary Black, Nominee for Commissioner of Agriculture; Ralph Hudgens, Nominee for Insurance Commissioner; Dr. JohnBarge, Nominee for State School Superintendent; Mark Butler, Nominee for Labor Commissioner; Tim Echols, Nominee for Public Service Commissioner; Congressman Jack Kingston; Mike Keown, Nominee for Georgia’s Second Congressional District; Congressman Lynn Westmoreland; Liz Carter, Nominee for Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District; Congressman Tom Price; Rob Woodall, Nominee for Georgia’s Seventh Congressional District; Austin Scott, Nominee for Georgia’s Eighth Congressional District; Congressman Tom Graves; Congressman Paul Broun; Congressman Phil Gingrey; Ray McKinney, Nominee for Georgia’s Twelfth Congressional District; and more.
The Real Jobs for Georgia Bus Tour will make 25 stops around the state between Sunday, October 24 andThursday, October 28. Information for each bus stop will be listed on http://www.gagop.org/bustour/. For more information, you can follow the bus tour on Twitter @RealJobs4GA.
All events are free and open to the public. For more information, please call the Georgia Republican Party at (404) 257-5559.
“America is at a crossroads. In the final days of this election, it is important to continuecarrying our message across the state of Georgia to ensure that our countrygets back on the right track. Priority one is job creation. I will continue to fight for private-sector growth through lower taxes, less regulation, repealing and replacing the health care law and stopping reckless federal spending,” said Isakson. “Our country has always been one of endless opportunity. I want to see that it stays that way for future generations of Americans.”
“My Real Prosperity plan will lower taxes on Georgia families, increase our competitiveness and create high-quality, private-sector jobs in Georgia,” said Nathan Deal. “With unemployment consistently exceeding 10 percent statewide, the reality of our current economic environment hits home with hard-working families struggling to make ends meet. I look forward to meeting and sharing ideas with many Georgians during this important bus tour.”
The following Republican candidates and elected officials are confirmed to make appearances during the Real Jobs for Georgia Bus Tour: Georgia Republican Party Chairman Sue Everhart; U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss; U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson; Gubernatorial NomineeNathan Deal; Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle; Secretary of State Brian Kemp; Sam Olens, Nominee for Attorney General; Gary Black, Nominee for Commissioner of Agriculture; Ralph Hudgens, Nominee for Insurance Commissioner; Dr. JohnBarge, Nominee for State School Superintendent; Mark Butler, Nominee for Labor Commissioner; Tim Echols, Nominee for Public Service Commissioner; Congressman Jack Kingston; Mike Keown, Nominee for Georgia’s Second Congressional District; Congressman Lynn Westmoreland; Liz Carter, Nominee for Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District; Congressman Tom Price; Rob Woodall, Nominee for Georgia’s Seventh Congressional District; Austin Scott, Nominee for Georgia’s Eighth Congressional District; Congressman Tom Graves; Congressman Paul Broun; Congressman Phil Gingrey; Ray McKinney, Nominee for Georgia’s Twelfth Congressional District; and more.
The Real Jobs for Georgia Bus Tour will make 25 stops around the state between Sunday, October 24 andThursday, October 28. Information for each bus stop will be listed on http://www.gagop.org/bustour/. For more information, you can follow the bus tour on Twitter @RealJobs4GA.
All events are free and open to the public. For more information, please call the Georgia Republican Party at (404) 257-5559.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Professor: Barnes charges 'false'
Barnes served on State Bar panel that reviewed and OK'd legislation
In a desperate, last-ditch smear on Nathan Deal, Roy Barnes is embarrassing himself by telling lies about Deal's work to update Georgia's rules of evidence to meet federal standards - which 42 states have done.
Just how desperate is he? Roy Barnes SERVED on the State Bar Evidence Committee of Georgia during the time that panel reviewed and approved this legislation.
You don't have to take our word for it. Professor of Law at Georgia State University, Paul Milich - who drafted the reform of the evidence code in the legislation - had this to say:
"To suggest, as the ad does, that the proposal approved by the State Bar would have abolished rape shield protection for victims in Georgia is simply and absolutely false."
He went on to say that Barnes's allegation that this legislation would have softened the protection for victims of rape is in insult to lawyers and judges:
"The point to keep in mind is that nobody was remotely suggesting that Georgia back off its protection of rape victims. No one on the State Bar Committee would ever have even suggested that we reduce protection for rape victims. That is an insult to the thoughtful lawyers and judges who served on that committee."
The proposed law actually strengthened protections for victims. First, it expanded the shield to ALL sexual assault victims, whereas before it covered only rape victims. Second, it had no exception to the rape shield for "highly material" evidence that would suggest consent. Third, the proposed rule stated that even if the evidence of the victim's past was admissible under an exception, the trial judge also had to find that the need for or probative value of the evidence outweighed its prejudicial effect on the victim before allowing it in.
"This has become absolutely pathetic," said Deal spokesman Brian Robinson. "Trial lawyer Roy Barnes defended child molesters and murderers, doing his part to keep criminals on the streets of Georgia. While Nathan has a tough-on-crime record, Roy Barnes has an anything-for-a-dime record."
Nathan Deal was a respected prosecutor who put rapists in prison and authored the Georgia law that allows victim impact statements at the time of sentencing. Nathan also supported the Violence Against Women and DOJ Reauthorization Act of 2005 that increased annual VAWA funding from $185 million per year to $225 million per year. The bill also supported the placement of special victim assistants in law enforcement to serve as liaisons between victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sex assault and stalking -- and law enforcement personnel. It also increased by $10 million funding for services for victims of violence, including rape crisis centers and other rape and violence support centers.
In a desperate, last-ditch smear on Nathan Deal, Roy Barnes is embarrassing himself by telling lies about Deal's work to update Georgia's rules of evidence to meet federal standards - which 42 states have done.
Just how desperate is he? Roy Barnes SERVED on the State Bar Evidence Committee of Georgia during the time that panel reviewed and approved this legislation.
You don't have to take our word for it. Professor of Law at Georgia State University, Paul Milich - who drafted the reform of the evidence code in the legislation - had this to say:
"To suggest, as the ad does, that the proposal approved by the State Bar would have abolished rape shield protection for victims in Georgia is simply and absolutely false."
He went on to say that Barnes's allegation that this legislation would have softened the protection for victims of rape is in insult to lawyers and judges:
"The point to keep in mind is that nobody was remotely suggesting that Georgia back off its protection of rape victims. No one on the State Bar Committee would ever have even suggested that we reduce protection for rape victims. That is an insult to the thoughtful lawyers and judges who served on that committee."
The proposed law actually strengthened protections for victims. First, it expanded the shield to ALL sexual assault victims, whereas before it covered only rape victims. Second, it had no exception to the rape shield for "highly material" evidence that would suggest consent. Third, the proposed rule stated that even if the evidence of the victim's past was admissible under an exception, the trial judge also had to find that the need for or probative value of the evidence outweighed its prejudicial effect on the victim before allowing it in.
"This has become absolutely pathetic," said Deal spokesman Brian Robinson. "Trial lawyer Roy Barnes defended child molesters and murderers, doing his part to keep criminals on the streets of Georgia. While Nathan has a tough-on-crime record, Roy Barnes has an anything-for-a-dime record."
Nathan Deal was a respected prosecutor who put rapists in prison and authored the Georgia law that allows victim impact statements at the time of sentencing. Nathan also supported the Violence Against Women and DOJ Reauthorization Act of 2005 that increased annual VAWA funding from $185 million per year to $225 million per year. The bill also supported the placement of special victim assistants in law enforcement to serve as liaisons between victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sex assault and stalking -- and law enforcement personnel. It also increased by $10 million funding for services for victims of violence, including rape crisis centers and other rape and violence support centers.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Carol Porter Receives Endorsements From Prominent Conservative Pundits
Yesterday conservative blogger and CNN political commentator Erick Erickson, along with several of his conservative colleagues, announced that they would be supporting Carol Porter’s campaign to be Georgia’s next Lt. Governor. Last week former Republican Gubernatorial Candidate and businessman Ray Boyd also announced that he is endorsing Porter’s candidacy.
Mrs. Carolyn Young, who is also the wife of Civil Rights leader and former Atlanta mayor, Ambassador Andrew Young, has endorsed Carol Porter as well. A seasoned educator, philanthropist, and executive, Mrs. Young joined Porter’s campaign earlier this fall, serving as Co-Chair along with Shannon Fickling of Macon. Mrs. Young said she views her role as, “an opportunity to make the right choice at an important time for our state.”
Porter is not the typical candidate for public office. She has worked on the policy and issues facing Georgia for over 26 years, but as a non-incumbent, she is not a career politician. She is a small business owner, the General Manager of nine newspapers, a Sunday school teacher, and the mother of four Eagle Scout sons. Porter’s real-word business experience, her common sense approach to the issues, and her commitment to ethics are a sharp contrast to her opponent, the incumbent Lt. Governor.
As Carol states, "Georgia doesn’t have reliable water, decent transportation, is in the bottom of education and is number one in the percentage of our population in the correctional system. None of this is pro-business, none of this will grow our economy and until we get ethics into Georgia's government none of this will change."
Carol Porter’s campaign has focused on exposing the unethical decisions coming from the Lt. Governor's office that have hurt Georgia’s economy. Porter often speaks about the solutions that exist for our state if we would elect fresh, new, ethical leadership to the Lt. Governor's office.
From the beginning Carol Porter’s campaign for Lt. Governor has been about doing what is best for Georgia's economy. Everyday more and more Georgians across all party lines are uniting behind the common sense, ethical values of Carol Porter.
Mrs. Carolyn Young, who is also the wife of Civil Rights leader and former Atlanta mayor, Ambassador Andrew Young, has endorsed Carol Porter as well. A seasoned educator, philanthropist, and executive, Mrs. Young joined Porter’s campaign earlier this fall, serving as Co-Chair along with Shannon Fickling of Macon. Mrs. Young said she views her role as, “an opportunity to make the right choice at an important time for our state.”
Porter is not the typical candidate for public office. She has worked on the policy and issues facing Georgia for over 26 years, but as a non-incumbent, she is not a career politician. She is a small business owner, the General Manager of nine newspapers, a Sunday school teacher, and the mother of four Eagle Scout sons. Porter’s real-word business experience, her common sense approach to the issues, and her commitment to ethics are a sharp contrast to her opponent, the incumbent Lt. Governor.
As Carol states, "Georgia doesn’t have reliable water, decent transportation, is in the bottom of education and is number one in the percentage of our population in the correctional system. None of this is pro-business, none of this will grow our economy and until we get ethics into Georgia's government none of this will change."
Carol Porter’s campaign has focused on exposing the unethical decisions coming from the Lt. Governor's office that have hurt Georgia’s economy. Porter often speaks about the solutions that exist for our state if we would elect fresh, new, ethical leadership to the Lt. Governor's office.
From the beginning Carol Porter’s campaign for Lt. Governor has been about doing what is best for Georgia's economy. Everyday more and more Georgians across all party lines are uniting behind the common sense, ethical values of Carol Porter.
Black Campaign Announces Sportsmen Coalition
Second Amendment, Conservation, Preservation of Wildlife Economy Are Priorities
Gary Black's Campaign for Agriculture Commissioner got a big boost today from the announcement of a coalition of sportsmen from across Georgia who are going to work hard toward victory in the next 17 days.
The "Sportsmen for Black" group includes Governor Sonny Perdue, former Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Joe Tanner, and is Chaired by Cader Cox IV, of Riverview Plantation of Camilla. In all, Georgia sportsmen from over 54 counties have joined Gary's charter team.
"Gary's lifelong support for the Second Amendment, conservation and our hunting and fishing traditions are part of why he will make an excellent Agriculture Commissioner," said Coalition Chairman Cox. "He understands how much Georgia's economy and its sense of identity are dependent on sportsmen and the industries that support them."
Hunting and fishing are big business in Georgia. Their economic impacts include:
$3.5 billion in wildlife-associated spending by residents and non-residents
$20 million in revenue for conservation from hunting and fishing licenses each year
$112 million in hunting leases for farmers annually
$41.5 million per year for raised quail for release
Nationally, spending by hunters and anglers is more than the revenues of Microsoft, Google, eBay and Yahoo-combined (76 billion vs. 73.6 billion).
"Hunting and fishing are a part of Georgia's natural heritage and they are also critical to our economy and to our aggressive conservation efforts," Black said. "I am going to do everything I can to expand opportunities for sportsmen and for Georgia farmers and landowners who also benefit from these activities."
Black is a strong supporter of the Conservation Use Valuation Assessment program (CUVA) which has reduced the burden of ad valorem tax rates for farmers and landowners and protected millions of acres of Georgia land from development. He has also been an advocate for sound water management policies, riparian rights, and private property rights. He also supports the USDA's wildlife habitat incentive programs which will again be reviewed during 2012 Farm Bill debate in Washington.
As Agriculture Commissioner, Gary has proposed providing online licensing for breeders, kennels and stables associated with hunting facilities aimed at cutting the red tape involved in dealing with requirements of state government.
Sportsmen interested in joining the coalition may visit the campaign website.
Members of the Sportsmen for Gary Black include:
Gary Black is a Republican candidate for Georgia Agriculture Commissioner. His first experience as an advocate for agriculture came at age 17 when he served as Georgia FFA State President. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Agricultural Education in 1980. Gary began his career with the Georgia Farm Bureau in 1980 supervising the young farmer leadership development program for Georgia's largest general farm organization. In 1989, leaders of the Georgia Agribusiness Council selected Gary as its President--a role he held for 21 years. In 1993 Gary organized AgriTrust of Georgia, a self-funded workers compensation insurance fund that now provides coverage for over 17,000 agricultural employees in Georgia. Gary helped lead efforts to manage the Showcase of Southern Agriculture during the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta and also co-managed the Georgia Food Industry Partnership, a food safety and quality research consortium, for the past 13 years. Gary and his wife Lydia, have two children, Ward and Caroline. Together, the family operates Harmony Grove Farms in Commerce, GA and are active members of the Maysville Baptist Church.
Gary Black's Campaign for Agriculture Commissioner got a big boost today from the announcement of a coalition of sportsmen from across Georgia who are going to work hard toward victory in the next 17 days.
The "Sportsmen for Black" group includes Governor Sonny Perdue, former Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Joe Tanner, and is Chaired by Cader Cox IV, of Riverview Plantation of Camilla. In all, Georgia sportsmen from over 54 counties have joined Gary's charter team.
"Gary's lifelong support for the Second Amendment, conservation and our hunting and fishing traditions are part of why he will make an excellent Agriculture Commissioner," said Coalition Chairman Cox. "He understands how much Georgia's economy and its sense of identity are dependent on sportsmen and the industries that support them."
Hunting and fishing are big business in Georgia. Their economic impacts include:
$3.5 billion in wildlife-associated spending by residents and non-residents
$20 million in revenue for conservation from hunting and fishing licenses each year
$112 million in hunting leases for farmers annually
$41.5 million per year for raised quail for release
Nationally, spending by hunters and anglers is more than the revenues of Microsoft, Google, eBay and Yahoo-combined (76 billion vs. 73.6 billion).
"Hunting and fishing are a part of Georgia's natural heritage and they are also critical to our economy and to our aggressive conservation efforts," Black said. "I am going to do everything I can to expand opportunities for sportsmen and for Georgia farmers and landowners who also benefit from these activities."
Black is a strong supporter of the Conservation Use Valuation Assessment program (CUVA) which has reduced the burden of ad valorem tax rates for farmers and landowners and protected millions of acres of Georgia land from development. He has also been an advocate for sound water management policies, riparian rights, and private property rights. He also supports the USDA's wildlife habitat incentive programs which will again be reviewed during 2012 Farm Bill debate in Washington.
As Agriculture Commissioner, Gary has proposed providing online licensing for breeders, kennels and stables associated with hunting facilities aimed at cutting the red tape involved in dealing with requirements of state government.
Sportsmen interested in joining the coalition may visit the campaign website.
Members of the Sportsmen for Gary Black include:
| First | Last | City |
| Jonathan | Aaron | Hawkinsville |
| Kenneth | Adams | Sharpsburg |
| Doug | Anderson | Camilla |
| Don | Baker | Nashville |
| Mone | Baker | Nashville |
| Billy | Barker | Kathleen |
| Jeffrey | Barnard | Reidsville |
| John | Benoit | Valdosta |
| Richard | Cartie | Dexter |
| Travis | Conley | Winder |
| Scott | Cosper | Covington |
| Cader | Cox IV | Camilla |
| Todd | Creech | Thomasville |
| Bobby | Davis, Jr. | Nicholls |
| Gary | Dawson | Hawkinsville |
| Andrew | Day | Ft. Valley |
| Lucretia | Dove | Elberton |
| David | Dunaway | Hawkinsville |
| Angela | Edge | Braselton |
| Joseph | Ellenberg | St. Simons Island |
| David | Evans | Fitzgerald |
| Eric | Garland | Canton |
| Kyle | Goss | Hawkinsvile |
| Brittany | Greer | Abbeville |
| Jacob | Hair | Vienna |
| J.P. | Hendrickson | Macon |
| Vic | Hill | Colquitt |
| Robin | Hill | Mansfield |
| Chris | Hoss | Perry |
| Glenn | Howell | Dudley |
| Matt | Hunter | Preston |
| Louise | Hunter | Preston |
| Cody | Hutcheson | Wrightsville |
| Stephanie | Jones | McDonough |
| Donald | Key | Tifton |
| Greg | Kimball | Gray |
| Tommy | Kimbrell | Cordele |
| Joan | Knowles | Cochran |
| Gen | Kuen | Centerville |
| Ken | Langford | Hawkinsville |
| Brett | Lee | Abbeville |
| Jonathan | Lee | Macon |
| Chris | Lickliter | Crigton |
| Kitty | Loper | Sycamore |
| Chris | Luke | Nicholls |
| Delbert | Maddox | West Green |
| John | Mallory | Woodland |
| Randy | Malone | Hawkinsville |
| Elliot | Marsh | Statesboro |
| Clifford | McCook | Eastman |
| James | McCrary | Americus |
| Kay | McCurdy | Chatsworth |
| W.E. | McDaniel | Thomaston |
| Marshall | McDonald | Tyty |
| Dan | McGlagan | Atlanta |
| Sonya | McNab | West Green |
| Wade | Mize | Commerce |
| David | Moncrief | Moultrie |
| Leavy | Moore | Blackshear |
| Laura | Needhan | Loganville |
| Carmen | Neil | Perry |
| Robert | Pennington | Madison |
| Sonny | Perdue | Bonaire |
| Slade | Pittman | Homerville |
| Alec | Poitevint | Bainbridge |
| Jim | Pooser | Watkinsville |
| Jonathan | Porter | Mariett |
| Scott | Rials | Cumming |
| Jeffery | Salter | Andersonville |
| Patrick | Shivers | Blakely |
| Jana | Sizemore | Arlington |
| Thomas | Skuja | Thomaston |
| Kelly | Smith | Juliette |
| Stacy | Stone | McRae |
| David | Strickland | Cairo |
| Chase | Stringfield | Evans |
| Joe | Tanner | Atlanta |
| Ernest | Tanner | Hamilton |
| Will | Thacker | Canton |
| Layton | Tompkins | Valdosta |
| Jason | Tyus | Kathleen |
| Mike | Vickers | Ambrose |
| Jason | Weaver | Norman Park |
| Rep. Mark | Williams | Jesup |
| Chuck | Williams | Watkinsville |
| William | Yancy | Jackson |
| Blake | Yates | Newnan |
Gary Black is a Republican candidate for Georgia Agriculture Commissioner. His first experience as an advocate for agriculture came at age 17 when he served as Georgia FFA State President. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Agricultural Education in 1980. Gary began his career with the Georgia Farm Bureau in 1980 supervising the young farmer leadership development program for Georgia's largest general farm organization. In 1989, leaders of the Georgia Agribusiness Council selected Gary as its President--a role he held for 21 years. In 1993 Gary organized AgriTrust of Georgia, a self-funded workers compensation insurance fund that now provides coverage for over 17,000 agricultural employees in Georgia. Gary helped lead efforts to manage the Showcase of Southern Agriculture during the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta and also co-managed the Georgia Food Industry Partnership, a food safety and quality research consortium, for the past 13 years. Gary and his wife Lydia, have two children, Ward and Caroline. Together, the family operates Harmony Grove Farms in Commerce, GA and are active members of the Maysville Baptist Church.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
National FOP Throws Financial Support Behind Carter to Represent Georgia 4th U.S. Congressional District
Through its political action committee in Washington, D.C., the National Fraternal Order of Police is donating $1,000 to business owner Liz Carter to represent Georgia's 4th Congressional District.
William E. Peacock, Jr. Lodge #10, representing law enforcement officers in DeKalb County, already had voted to endorse Carter in her race against incumbent candidate Hank Johnson.
Members of the local lodge will present the donation to Carter on behalf of the national membership at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, at the DeKalb Fraternal Order of Police Lodge, 1238 Ridge Ave., Stone Mountain, Ga., 30083. Georgia President of the Fraternal Order of Police Carlton Stallings and State Trustee W.E. "Billy" Peacock will be also be in attendance. The public and press are invited to attend.
The national organization regularly backs candidates who focus on public safety issues, according to National FOP President Chuck Canterbury. "The FOP exists to support law enforcement officers across the country," he said. "That responsibility includes working to ensure officers' needs and concerns are a priority to local, state and national officials. Johnson's public safety record is unsatisfactory, and Carter should be a refreshing change."
Carter considers public safety an issue of national security - one of her key concerns. "Our sheriff, police and fire departments are our first responders and should be treated with the respect we give our troops," she said. "These men and women serve our country and are part of our national security infrastructure. With the issues that face our great nation, we cannot afford to cut public safety jobs."
Carter, a job creator who focuses on delivering best practices and thought leadership, has 20 years of business experience. She's been noted for managing multi-million dollar business units, effectively cutting costs and increasing revenues - skills she intends to leverage in Congress.
Prior to owning her own consulting firm, she held executive-level marketing and business management positions at high technology and financial companies. Carter began her career in land development and transitioned into the world of technology at Novell before continuing in leadership positions at State Street Corporation, Sitara Networks and CheckFree Corporation.
William E. Peacock, Jr. Lodge #10, representing law enforcement officers in DeKalb County, already had voted to endorse Carter in her race against incumbent candidate Hank Johnson.
Members of the local lodge will present the donation to Carter on behalf of the national membership at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, at the DeKalb Fraternal Order of Police Lodge, 1238 Ridge Ave., Stone Mountain, Ga., 30083. Georgia President of the Fraternal Order of Police Carlton Stallings and State Trustee W.E. "Billy" Peacock will be also be in attendance. The public and press are invited to attend.
The national organization regularly backs candidates who focus on public safety issues, according to National FOP President Chuck Canterbury. "The FOP exists to support law enforcement officers across the country," he said. "That responsibility includes working to ensure officers' needs and concerns are a priority to local, state and national officials. Johnson's public safety record is unsatisfactory, and Carter should be a refreshing change."
Carter considers public safety an issue of national security - one of her key concerns. "Our sheriff, police and fire departments are our first responders and should be treated with the respect we give our troops," she said. "These men and women serve our country and are part of our national security infrastructure. With the issues that face our great nation, we cannot afford to cut public safety jobs."
Carter, a job creator who focuses on delivering best practices and thought leadership, has 20 years of business experience. She's been noted for managing multi-million dollar business units, effectively cutting costs and increasing revenues - skills she intends to leverage in Congress.
Prior to owning her own consulting firm, she held executive-level marketing and business management positions at high technology and financial companies. Carter began her career in land development and transitioned into the world of technology at Novell before continuing in leadership positions at State Street Corporation, Sitara Networks and CheckFree Corporation.
Deal ad draws contrast on jobs
Deal for Governor airs a new ad today titled "Care." You can see the ad here.
"Care" is on air statewide, and the campaign has now gone up in Chattanooga.
In this new ad, the Deal campaign draws as a contrast with Roy Barnes' record as governor.
This year, Barnes says he has a jobs plan and that "we need to take care of our own," but as governor, he hailed foreign labor in Georgia and we led the nation in job losses.
Nathan Deal's Real Prosperity plan will cut taxes to create jobs and it will end the marriage tax penalty in the state income tax.
"Care" is on air statewide, and the campaign has now gone up in Chattanooga.
In this new ad, the Deal campaign draws as a contrast with Roy Barnes' record as governor.
This year, Barnes says he has a jobs plan and that "we need to take care of our own," but as governor, he hailed foreign labor in Georgia and we led the nation in job losses.
Nathan Deal's Real Prosperity plan will cut taxes to create jobs and it will end the marriage tax penalty in the state income tax.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Physicians Endorse Casey Cagle for Lt. Governor of Georgia
The Georgia Medical Political Action Committee (GAMPAC), which is the Medical Association of Georgia’s (MAG) political action committee, has endorsed incumbent Casey Cagle for lieutenant governor of Georgia.
“Casey Cagle is receiving widespread support from physicians for one of the most important leadership positions in the state because he has a demonstrable track record as an advocate for patients and physicians,” GAMPAC Chairman Jack M. Chapman Jr., M.D., says. “We share a common vision when it comes to addressing health care issues in that we believe in sustainable free market solutions that empower individuals.”
Dr. Chapman points out that, “Beginning in 2007, Lt. Gov. Cagle helped pass the prompt pay bill in the Senate for three years running.” He said the legislation would have required third party administrators to pay claims in a reasonable timeframe – just like traditional insurers.
And Dr. Chapman explains that while the bill did not ultimately pass out of the state House of Representatives, Lt. Gov. Cagle was also a leading advocate for the “rental network” bill (S.B. 50) – which passed the Senate by a 51-1 vote. He says the measure would have protected physicians with some additional safeguards by requiring full disclosure and transparency in the secondary health insurance payer market.
Dr. Chapman also points out that Lt. Gov. Cagle was instrumental in passing S.R. 277, which cleared the way for the electorate to vote on a $10 vehicle registration fee on November 2 to raise some $80 million in dedicated funds for trauma care each year. (Go to www.yes2savelives.com for additional information.)
“The bottom line is that Lt. Gov. Cagle has supported a number of bills that protect patients and that would enhance the practice environment in the state, measures that would reduce the administrative burden on physicians, and measures that ensure that physicians are paid in a timely and accurate way,” Dr. Chapman says. “This ultimately goes to the quality of life in the state because the better the practice environment we have in Georgia, the more physicians we’ll have to care for patients.”
GAMPAC is encouraging patients and physicians to visit www.caseycagle.com for additional information and to support Cagle with a campaign contribution.
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“Casey Cagle is receiving widespread support from physicians for one of the most important leadership positions in the state because he has a demonstrable track record as an advocate for patients and physicians,” GAMPAC Chairman Jack M. Chapman Jr., M.D., says. “We share a common vision when it comes to addressing health care issues in that we believe in sustainable free market solutions that empower individuals.”
Dr. Chapman points out that, “Beginning in 2007, Lt. Gov. Cagle helped pass the prompt pay bill in the Senate for three years running.” He said the legislation would have required third party administrators to pay claims in a reasonable timeframe – just like traditional insurers.
And Dr. Chapman explains that while the bill did not ultimately pass out of the state House of Representatives, Lt. Gov. Cagle was also a leading advocate for the “rental network” bill (S.B. 50) – which passed the Senate by a 51-1 vote. He says the measure would have protected physicians with some additional safeguards by requiring full disclosure and transparency in the secondary health insurance payer market.
Dr. Chapman also points out that Lt. Gov. Cagle was instrumental in passing S.R. 277, which cleared the way for the electorate to vote on a $10 vehicle registration fee on November 2 to raise some $80 million in dedicated funds for trauma care each year. (Go to www.yes2savelives.com for additional information.)
“The bottom line is that Lt. Gov. Cagle has supported a number of bills that protect patients and that would enhance the practice environment in the state, measures that would reduce the administrative burden on physicians, and measures that ensure that physicians are paid in a timely and accurate way,” Dr. Chapman says. “This ultimately goes to the quality of life in the state because the better the practice environment we have in Georgia, the more physicians we’ll have to care for patients.”
GAMPAC is encouraging patients and physicians to visit www.caseycagle.com for additional information and to support Cagle with a campaign contribution.
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Deal Touts Education Plan in Newest TV Spot "Results"
Nathan Deal, Republican nominee for governor of Georgia, has released his newest TV commercial focusing on his plan to emphasize science, technology, engineering and mathematics, as well as greater flexibility in the classroom.
The spot, which began airing this week in all Georgia TV markets, also draws distinctions between Deal and Democrat Roy Barnes, who presided over the decline in SAT scores in his previous administration.
(Female Announcer Voiceover)
When SAT scores fell to 50th in the nation under Roy Barnes, our children's futures were in jeopardy. Barnes unfairly blamed teachers.
(Nathan Deal on camera)
As the son of public school teachers, it's a wrong I intend to right... with more teachers of science, technology, engineering and math...greater flexibility for all teachers in the classroom and accelerated learning ... so our children are qualified for the jobs they deserve.
(Announcer)
Nathan Deal. He'll get it right ... the first time.
See the video here.
The spot, which began airing this week in all Georgia TV markets, also draws distinctions between Deal and Democrat Roy Barnes, who presided over the decline in SAT scores in his previous administration.
(Female Announcer Voiceover)
When SAT scores fell to 50th in the nation under Roy Barnes, our children's futures were in jeopardy. Barnes unfairly blamed teachers.
(Nathan Deal on camera)
As the son of public school teachers, it's a wrong I intend to right... with more teachers of science, technology, engineering and math...greater flexibility for all teachers in the classroom and accelerated learning ... so our children are qualified for the jobs they deserve.
(Announcer)
Nathan Deal. He'll get it right ... the first time.
See the video here.
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