Elections
Shocker in Georgia’s 10th Congressional District: Paul Broun, Jr. turns the conventional wisdom on its head
July 20, 2007
Georgia’s 10th Congressional District was turned upside down this week, as a 9-to-1 frontrunner — and conventional wisdom — fell victim to the less-predictable-than-originally-thought voting public. In an all-Republican runoff to fill the seat left open by the late Rep. Charlie Norwood (R-Ga.), conservative physician and professional candidate Paul Broun, Jr. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The good news from election night: One state withstands the national blue wave
By Jeff EmanuelTuesday, November 14, 2006
The worst of previously envisioned scenarios played out for the GOP last Tuesday night, with the loss of both the House of Representatives and the US Senate to Democratic control. The sweeping victory saw several vulnerable Republican incumbents – including Senators Rick Santorum, George Allen, Jim Talent, and Lincoln Chaffee [...]
A tale of two elections: National, State Results Show a Divergence of Opinion
November 10, 2006
The worst fears of the GOP were realized on the national level Tuesday night, with the loss of both the House of Representatives and the Senate to Democratic control. The sweeping victory saw several vulnerable Republican incumbents — including Senators Rick Santorum, George Allen, Jim Talent, and Lincoln Chaffee — picked [...]
Two Georgia Congressional Districts showing potential for GOP pickups
By Jeff EmanuelTuesday, October 31, 2006
Two of the GOP’s best chances for pickups in the House of Representatives this year are in Georgia, where two former Congressmen are embattled in races which are poised to go down to the wire.
In Georgia’s 12th Congressional District, where Max Burns is challenging incumbent Democrat Representative John Barrow, the [...]
Outcome Uncertain as Decision Day Looms
October 26, 2006
Uncertainty is increasing across the board as the November elections approach, with polls showing some races changing leads, and many within the margin of error.
Nationally, the GOP appears to have successfully shaken the short-lived stigma of the Foley scandal; although it received scant coverage from mainstream media outlets, the recent death of [...]
Despite Polling Results, a Victory for Perdue is Far From Certain
October 12, 2006
Republican Gov. Sonny Perdue and his opponent, Democrat Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor, have taken to the airwaves as the November gubernatorial election approaches. Both have gone on the offensive, with Taylor questioning Perdue’s cheap land buy in Florida – and personal $100,000 tax deferment – and the Perdue campaign hitting back at [...]
Cagle’s victory in Republican primary reflects story of his life
Story updated at 10:46 PM on Wednesday, July 19, 2006
The statewide race that drew national attention ended with a whimper Tuesday night. When it was all said and done, the negatives against the man Time magazine once anointed “The Right Hand of God” proved too [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Davis looks to unseat McKinney
By Jeff Emanuel
June 23, 2006
The name Cynthia McKinney is almost guaranteed to elicit a reaction of some sort from Americans across the political spectrum. Last seen attempting to justify her striking of a Capitol Hill police officer by decrying his “racism” and “inappropriate touching,” the maverick Representative from Georgia’s predominantly Democrat [...]
