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With the polling showing the numbers in the Georgia Senate race essentially unchanged from what we've seen over the last few months, turnout is absolutely essential for the December 2 runoff election. This might be the most important election we'll see until November 2010. It almost certainly will represent the greatest opportunity for progressives during that time, to replace one of the ver...
DailyKos (Georgia) - 10:04 p.m. - 3 clicks 
Several ministers spoke in both religious and secular terms about the issues of gay rights and gay marriage at the Join the Impact! protest in Atlanta last Saturday. Take a look at Life on Q’s video of the speech by Dr. Margaret Aymer at Atlanta’s Join the Impact protest for gay marriage on Nov. 15, 2008. [...]...
Life on Q - 10:47 a.m. - 8 clicks
It's been five business days since I faxed my absentee ballot application in to the Fulton County elections office and after contacting my county's elections officials, I was informed that my absentee ballot was issued yesterday. As I wrote on Monday, I'm being extremely liberal with my time frame, estimating that it takes the Fulton County elections office five business days to process my abs...
Georgia Politics Unfiltered - 8:41 a.m. - 8 clicks
Thursday afternoon, the U.S. Senate passed a bill to extend unemployment benefits by seven weeks. The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008 was approved by Senators overwhelmingly, but according to the vote summary, Saxby Chambliss did not vote [Source: Senate Roll Call #214 ] . And that's got Democrat Jim Martin accusing Chambliss of playing politics while Georgia's families st...
Georgia Politics Unfiltered - 8:41 a.m. - 8 clicks
On Friday, the Jim Martin for Senate campaign will begin airing a new radio ad statewide featuring President-elect Barack Obama asking Georgians to vote for Jim Martin. Obama says, "I want to urge you to turn out one more time and help elect Jim Martin to the United States Senate." The President-elect says that Martin will "help me change Washington and get America moving again." ...
DailyKos (Georgia) - 8:41 a.m. - 7 clicks
Attention: The forces of evil holding Jim Martin hostage in Atlanta have been defeated. The democratic senate candidate is headed out on a bus tour with other prominent veterans. He'll be at a rally at Macon City Hall at 3:30 on Saturday, and you are invited to come out and hear from Georgia's next senator. We kid Jim because we love Jim....
Georgia Women Vote - Thu 7:01 p.m. - 10 clicks
On Friday, the Jim Martin for Senate campaign will begin airing a new radio ad statewide featuring President-elect Barack Obama asking Georgians to vote for Jim Martin. Obama says, "I want to urge you to turn out one more time and help elect Jim Martin to the United States Senate." The President-elect says that Martin will "help me change Washington and get America moving again." ...
Georgia Politics Unfiltered - Thu 5:47 p.m. - 13 clicks
Research 2000 for Daily Kos. 11/17-19. Likely voters. MoE 4% ( 11/10-12 results) Chambliss (R) 51 (49) Martin (D) 45 (46) The Election NIght results of this race were 49-46 Chambliss. The poll last week, when asking respondents who they voted for on Election Night, came back 49-47. Today, that number is 52-44. That means that the likely voter screen is stripping out many Electi...
DailyKos (Georgia) - Thu 5:04 p.m. - 16 clicks
NEWS FLASH: A beautiful donor has bought a slew of office supplies and disposable dishes & flatware. At this point, Staples cards that can be used for cartridges and (more) paper are the best at this point. To our donor, what can we say? We're thrilled and incredibly grateful. I'm loving this community more and more. Update 3: First, this community is the BEST! Here's what they'd li...
DailyKos (Georgia) - Thu 5:04 p.m. - 13 clicks
In Georgia, Gov. Sonny Purdue and the GOP lead assembly tried to use the current state budget woes and fiscal crisis and meltdown as a means of removing the automatic Cost of Living Adustment (COLA) to our highly successful Teacher Retirement System (TRS). A lot of pressure and thousands of angry teachers, the GOP withdraws a nub. Remember as you read below that the initial vote by the board i...
DailyKos (Georgia) - Thu 5:04 p.m. - 9 clicks
I get e-mail from the National Republican Senatorial Committee. I don't know why. I'm pretty sure my husband added my e-mail as a joke, but he won't 'fess up. Regardless, the NRSC e-mails are a thing of "something" (no way I would say "beauty"). Well, today's e-mail was from Senator Saxby Chambliss. You can see the e-mail here . Or, here for your viewing pleasure, belo...
DailyKos (Georgia) - Thu 5:04 p.m. - 12 clicks
I don't suppose anyone is interested in driving a few vans full of GW students down to Georgia. The vans are in Baltimore and the students are in Washington DC will be waiting to be picked up tomorrow. We have a total of 6 vans but only have 3 drivers right now. The catch is the drivers must be over 25. This is a weekend canvass trip. They will be heading back to GW on Sunday night after 2 ...
DailyKos (Georgia) - Thu 5:04 p.m. - 13 clicks
For the first time in sixteen years, Georgia's unemployment rate is at seven percent representing a total of 340,000 Georgians who are currently unemployed and looking for work. In what is the largest yearly decline in jobs ever recorded in the state, the GDOL says the number of payroll jobs decreased more than 61,000 from October 2007 to October 2008. Jobs taking the hardest hit continue to be...
Georgia Politics Unfiltered - Thu 9:03 a.m. - 12 clicks
When Congress re-convenes in January to start a new session, 4th district Congressman Hank Johnson will have a new responsibility to tend to; gathering support for legislation when it comes to the floor for a vote. Rep. Johnson was elected to the position of Regional Whip for the 8th District -- which is comprised of Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico-- yest...
Georgia Politics Unfiltered - Thu 9:03 a.m. - 14 clicks
On a chilly evening in Atlanta, an estimated 3,000 people gathered on the campus of Clark Atlanta University to hear from former President Bill Clinton and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jim Martin. "I'm pleased to have with me somebody I consider a friend, not only to me, but to this country, President Bill Clinton," Martin announced as he walked out onto the stage with the nation's 42nd chief...
Georgia Politics Unfiltered - Thu 9:03 a.m. - 12 clicks
Official results are starting to come out now on the various state Secretary of State websites (or state election board websites). I'm singling Georgia out because of the upcoming runoff election. I don't have a major analysis, but I do want to highlight one point and the numbers themselves are fairly interesting, I think. ...
DailyKos (Georgia) - Thu 9:03 a.m. - 15 clicks
Georgia started early voting. Due to the Civil Rights Act, they have to keep racial statistics on turnout. See here for data . Black turnout is at 24% so far, compared to 30% back on election day. I don't see Martin winning with those numbers, but we'll have another day of data soon. StochasticDemocracy.Blogspot.Com ...
DailyKos (Georgia) - Thu 7:21 a.m. - 13 clicks
Here we go again! I voted early yesterday, the third day of early voting available in Georgia for the runoff to decide who the next US Senator from Georgia will be. I got there about 9, and there was a line! Not very long, and it was mostly the wait for someone to check your ID and guide you into the voting room. After about 5 minutes, I ticked my JIM MARTIN button, along wi...
DailyKos (Georgia) - Thu 7:21 a.m. - 14 clicks
To the Obama/Biden Campaign for Change : Thank you for mobilizing your online tools to support Jim Martin for US Senate. But please email your lists and ask us to volunteer for change in Georgia. Obama/Biden volunteers made over 1 million calls on election day, and we could call tons of people in Georgia over the remaining 2 weeks, if y'all would just ask . I understand that you shou...
DailyKos (Georgia) - Thu 7:21 a.m. - 12 clicks
On a chilly evening in Atlanta, an estimated 3,000 people gathered on the campus of Clark Atlanta University to hear from former President Bill Clinton and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jim Martin. "I'm pleased to have with me somebody I consider a friend, not only to me, but to this country, President Bill Clinton," Martin announced as he walked out onto the stage with the nation's 42nd ch...
DailyKos (Georgia) - Thu 2:09 a.m. - 11 clicks
Take a look at Jeff Graham’s speech at the Join the Impact protest on Saturday, November 15. Jeff is executive director of Georgia Equality, a statewide political advocacy group for Georgia’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. In his remarks, Jeff talks about the many challenges, and a few victories, in the fight [...]...
Life on Q - Thu 1:03 a.m. - 13 clicks
I discover something new on Picasa2, so naturally, I have to show you. Plant Bowen. It's one of the filthiest power plants in Georgia, possibly in the United States. And yes, we live miles from it. Cotton fields that I drive through on my way to and from work. Growing up in Southeastern Indiana, I used to work in tobacco and soybean and cornfields were common, but cotton fields wer...
Politits - Wed 8:47 p.m. - 13 clicks
[UPDATE 6:20PM]: This will be the last update until my hands warm up, but President Clinton and Jim Martin just finished speaking to the crowd gathered on the campus of Clark Atlanta University. Here are a couple of selected quotes from Clinton and Martin: Jim Martin - I'm glad to say Mr. President, America is Back! Bill Clinton - This country does not need a firewall to the future. It needs...
Georgia Politics Unfiltered - Wed 1:24 p.m. - 19 clicks
This just in from the Democratic Party of Georgia: Due to overwhelming demand for tickets, the location for today’s “America is Back” rally with Jim Martin and President Bill Clinton has been changed to the Quad at Clark Atlanta University, located at James P. Brawley Drive and Fair Street. [map] Because they’ve moved to a larger [...]...
Life on Q - Wed 12:24 p.m. - 14 clicks
Something remarkable happened in Atlanta last week. Without fanfare, The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta (that would be basically all the churches from Macon north), adopted a resolution supportive of the Development of Liturgical Rights for Same-Gender Unions. Someone who was present sent me a text message as the measure passed-overwhelmingly and without any discussion or amendment. Remarkable, re...
Georgia Women Vote - Wed 12:24 p.m. - 14 clicks
It looks like the GOP is serious as a heart attack at keeping Senator Saxby in office. Sen. John Ensign said Wednesday that the Republican National Committee (RNC) has transferred $2 million earmarked for the Senate runoff in Georgia to the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), which was $4 million in debt after Election Day. [Source: The Hill, "RNC gives NRSC $2 million for Ge...
Georgia Politics Unfiltered - Wed 10:07 a.m. - 12 clicks
As it did prior to the November 4th General Election, the Atlanta Journal Constitution has again backed Jim Martin over Saxby Chambliss for U.S. Senate. In the Wednesday morning edition of the southeast's largest newspaper, editorial board member Jay Bookman wrote that Georgians have a stark choice between the two candidates vying to represent them in the world's greatest deliberative body. ...
Georgia Politics Unfiltered - Wed 10:07 a.m. - 9 clicks
Here’s a look at Kathy Kelly’s speech at the Join the Impact! protest in Atlanta on Saturday, November 15. Kathy is founder and executive director of the MEGA Family Project. The non-profit organization began as Marriage Equality Georgia, a group organized to fight Georgia’s anti-gay marriage amendment in 2004. The organization evolved [...]...
Life on Q - Wed 1:12 a.m. - 14 clicks
Right now, on his birthday and mine, DNC Chair, Gov. Howard Dean is doing a conference call for bloggers, and he's spending the majority of the time taking questions. I asked him about the DNC efforts with regard to Jim Martin's race in Georgia. He said that all of the Obama campaign offices are re-opening or remaining open, and that the DNC is investing significant money in the race, along with t...
Georgia Women Vote - Tue 2:45 p.m. - 15 clicks
The Martin for Senate campaign passes along this information regarding former President Bill Clinton's visit to Atlanta tomorrow: New Location For Bill Clinton And Jim Martin Rally At Clark Atlanta University Updated Event Details: Location: Clark Atlanta University The Quad James P. Brawley Drive and Fair Street Atlanta, GA ...
Georgia Politics Unfiltered - Tue 2:45 p.m. - 18 clicks
The Fort Mill Times (South Carolina) is reporting that former Vice President Al Gore will be in Atlanta Sunday to campaign for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jim Martin. Former Vice President Al Gore is heading to Atlanta Sunday to stump for Jim Martin. Gore is the latest big name to beat a path to Georgia. Bill Clinton will be in town for a rally Wednesday. [Source: Fort Mill Times (S...
Georgia Politics Unfiltered - Tue 1:50 p.m. - 16 clicks
Hotline On Call brings our attention to the latest group to jump in Georgia's U.S. Senate race. . . . . .the AFL-CIO. The AFL-CIO is launching a major effort over the next three weeks to help Democrat Jim Martin best Sen. Saxby Chambliss in the GA Senate run-off. The group will drop a new mailer to 81K union voters and begin a "wide-scale" ground campaign. The AFL-CIO's GA game plan: Deliv...
Georgia Politics Unfiltered - Tue 1:30 p.m. - 13 clicks
I'm off to see the world. By the world, I mean south central Georgia. Coldplay. Lost. Because duty calls and I must answer, that's why ....
Politits - Tue 9:40 a.m. - 8 clicks
Dear Georgian Libertarians, Our state will hold a run-off election for the Senate on December 2nd. Please consider voting for Jim Martin (D) . To my Democratic friends and readers, please remember to get out and vote for Martin on December 2nd. And for those Republicans who might stumble across this blog, please vote for Martin who stands for things, not just against things . We've...
Politits - Mon 12:42 p.m. - 10 clicks
And, the winner is unchanged. When the General Assembly convenes in January, Bubber Epps will replace Allen Freeman as the representative from HD140. In Bibb, Freeman gained four votes, and Epps gained one. In Twiggs and Wilkinson, there was no change. In Jones, Freeman gained one vote. Freeman's net gain of four votes is not sufficient to overcome Epps' lead. Congratulations, Bubber, you'll serve...
Georgia Women Vote - Mon 12:41 p.m. - 12 clicks
The Martin for Senate campaign just released the details of the campaign rally featuring former President Bill Clinton: Former President Clinton will tout Martin's ability to work with President-Elect Obama to fix the economy and change the direction of the country. Location - Clark Atlanta University Vivian W. Henderson Gymnasium 650 Fair Street SW Atlanta, GA Doors Open To The Public A...
Georgia Politics Unfiltered - Mon 12:41 p.m. - 10 clicks
Democrat Jim Martin continues to break out the big bats as he seeks to unseat Republican U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss in the December 2nd run-off election. Monday morning, prominent Democratic strategist Donna Brazille penned an email to supporters of Jim Martin letting them know that she's coming to Georgia. "I'm on my way to Georgia, and I wanted to send you a quick message," the email reads. ...
Georgia Politics Unfiltered - Mon 12:41 p.m. - 13 clicks
With about two weeks left until Georgia voters decide who should represent them on the Public Service Commission, the Atlanta Journal Constitution let it be know which candidate their backing in the race. . . . . . Democrat Jim Powell. In the November 17th edition of the AJC, Maureen Downey expressed the feelings of the paper's editorial board when she wrote, "Powell will best represent consum...
Georgia Politics Unfiltered - Mon 12:41 p.m. - 12 clicks
This morning, the Atlanta Journal Constitution put a face to one of the estimated 2,500 Fulton County voters who received their absentee ballot in the mail late costing them their right to vote. Ashley Anderson’s absentee ballot for the Nov. 4 general election arrived at her Roswell home on Election Day. Too bad she was 119 miles away in class at Auburn University. "I was upset," said the 2...
Georgia Politics Unfiltered - Mon 4:47 a.m. - 20 clicks
Listening around the eaves, I'm hearing some rumblings about a desire on the part of some to create a new city in North Bibb County. Some see merit in the idea of incorporating the area as a hedge against annexation by the City of Macon and imagine a new "city" school system focused on charter schools. I live in the area of town we're talking about here, and I think that such an effort would be c...
Georgia Women Vote - Sun 4:02 p.m. - 12 clicks
Jim Martin’s campaign released a new ad focused on the economy and Martin’s plans to work with President-elect Barack Obama to create jobs and cut taxes for middle class Georgians. With record job losses, falling home values, and retail sales dropping, it's clear that Georgia's economy is in trouble, but Saxby Chambliss says, “We may not be in a recession. I don't know what that term means.” ...
Georgia Politics Unfiltered - Sun 10:03 a.m. - 17 clicks
The board's message to outraged voters -- "We'll do better." [Source: 11Alive.com, "Fulton Facing More Ballot Problems" , November 14, 2008] We'll do better next time. But what about the 2,500 absentee voters who either never got ballots after they applied for them, or got the ballots from the county so late, they had no chance to send them back in time? What kind of message should tho...
Georgia Politics Unfiltered - Sun 1:31 a.m. - 16 clicks
For Republicans in the Georgia General Assembly, they are a collective 19 votes short (15 in the state House & 4 in the state Senate) from the super-majority they need to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot without any support from Democratic legislators. Until they reach the two-thirds threshold in both houses, however, the GOP is still reliant on a small number of Democrats to go alo...
Georgia Politics Unfiltered - Sun 12:31 a.m. - 16 clicks
A very large crowd descended on Georgia’s Gold Dome this afternoon, braving the cold and wind to protest the passing of California’s Proposition 8, yet another in a long and shameful line of anti-gay marriage amendments. Here are a few quick photos of the protest. ...
Life on Q - Sat 7:30 p.m. - 23 clicks
It's ironic that John McCain begged Georgia republicans to "go to battle one more time" for Saxby Chambliss. Saxby doesn't know much about battles. When his faternity brother, Jim Martin, headed to Vietnam to serve his country, Saxby got himself got five deferments and avoided going to battle at all. Well, Saxby better hope Georgia republicans follow Martin's example instead of his. Why? Jim ...
Georgia Women Vote - Sat 3:03 p.m. - 11 clicks
Though Allen Freeman has conceded , according to this notice from the Georgia Secretary of State's office, there will be a recount on Monday. I'm not clear whether this recount was requested by Freeman, as the notice says, or by the Georgia Republican Party or is automatic because of the close results. No matter. I would be very surprised if a recount made a difference in the outcome of the race....
Georgia Women Vote - Sat 2:28 p.m. - 13 clicks
We had a lovely morning with Jim Powell, Jim Martin and John Barrow. Our lawyers did their stuff and we have 5 days of early voting starting Tuesday, November 18. We have 25 volunteers out knocking on doors today. We have 400 volunteers working phones and databases. Labor has another 200 people canvassing. Today, we stuck labels [...]...
Chatham Dems - Sat 12:44 p.m. - 21 clicks
Tuesday, November 18 at Cha Bella, 102 E. Broad Street, Savannah. 5.30 - 6.30pm Fundraiser. $50 donation suggested. 6.30 - 8.00pm Come and chat with Jim Powell for free, tell him about our GOTV efforts and discuss how he’ll support Obama’s clean energy policies. ...
Chatham Dems - Sat 12:44 p.m. - 19 clicks
The protests in Georgia in conjunction with Join the Impact are gathering steam, with several other Georgia cities planning protests tomorrow (Saturday Nov. 15) at 1:30 p.m. Protests are being coordinated nationwide to send a visible message of the gay and lesbian community’s displeasure over the passage of Proposition 8, the anti-gay marriage amendment approved [...]...
Life on Q - Sat 1:05 a.m. - 14 clicks
Fresh off his recent victory over Gordon Smith in Oregon's Senate race, Democrat Jeff Merkley is asking his supporters to pitch in and help Jim Martin defeat Republican Saxby Chambliss in Georgia's December 2nd U.S. Senate run-off. In email sent out this afternoon, Merkley wrote, "We need to have Jim Martin in the Senate to work with President-elect Obama and me to fix our economy and make Washin...
Georgia Politics Unfiltered - Nov 14 - 17 clicks
