Ralph Reed Brings Out The Big Guns Early.

Reed to Dean: "I will buy your ticket to Georgia"

June 17, 2005 - Refering to the sudden drop in popularity polls for Democrats after a visit to Georgia by controversial Democratic National Chairman Howard Dean, Ralph Reed offered to buy his airplane ticket for his next trip to Georgia.

His first major political rally of the campaign was an unqualified success dispite the lack of media coverage. 1500 people attended the June 17th rally at Cobb Galleria.

Reed continues to draw negative press from the likes of the Atlanta Journal Costitution and Internet websites like the political vine. Despite this he has built up an impressive grass roots volunteer force 16 months before the November 2006 Election. Forget about the Indian Casino scandel, My money says a big win for Ralph in the primary and general elections.

Sam Olens introducing Ralph Reed

Cobb County Commissioner Sam Olens introduces Ralph Reed to the throng of 1500 gathered for the Freedom Rally in support of Ralph Reed. Could this be a foreshadowing of Olens running for State Office after the end of his current term ??

Sean Hannity "passing the baton"

Sean Hannity, above, called Ralph Reed "the future of the Republican Party", in the mold of Reagan and Bush. Hannity recounted working with Reed during the 2004 election when Reed was in charge of Bush's Southern Campaign.

Hannity spent time in Atlanta as a local talk show host prior to joining Fox TV and getting a nationally syndicated show which he broadcasts from New York.

Zell Miller Addressing Ralph Reed Rally

June 17, 2005 - The State of Georgia further solidified it's place as the Republican anchor of the South with the entry of Ralph Reed into the Lt Governor's race. Although he will have to win a tough Republican Primary first, Reed looks to be the man to put the State's second seat into Republican hands.

Above Zell Miller is addressing the June 17th Freedom Rally at the Cobb Galleria which drew a standing room only crowd of 1,500. Reed interned for Miller in the Lt. Governor's office when Miller was serving in that capacity prior to becoming Governor.