Saturday, 25 December 2010 - Cobb Resident Sue Everhart will sek a third term as chair of the Georgia State Republican Party. During the December Cobb GOP Breakfast on December 4th Everhart formally announced her candidacy. In the audience, and also addressing his run for the State GOP chair run was Shawn Hanley, chair of the Fulton County GOP. Hanley announced his candidacy on November 18th, expecting Sue Everhart to follow the tradition of stepping down after serving 2 terms.
Sue Everhart was successfully elected to a second term without the backing of Sonny Perdue and it is no secret that Nathan Deal is seeking to get his own candidate elected to the top GOP Party position. Although no formal announcement has been made, several names have been floated through the rumor mill. The most mentioned name is that of Cobb County resident and Deal transition team member Trisha Pridemore. Pridemore has not officially announced and it is not expected that she would until after the transition and inauguration are complete.
The Georgia Republican Party, unlike the Georgia Democrat Party, elects the State Chairman at the State Convention in odd numbered years for a term of 2 years. When the Democrats had a strangle hold on the Governor's Office, the Governor selected the Party Chair for the Democrats. In a year of anti-incumbacy sentiment and given that Nathan Deal barely squeaked by Karen Handel in a Primary runnoff, I just don't think the Governor elect has enough political capital to unseat an incumbent State Party Chair who presided over a sweep of all the State Offices in the last election.
With the table set for a three way race, it should be an interesting 5 months leading to the GOP State Convention in Macon next May.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Monday, November 01, 2010
PRE ELECTION PREDICTIONS
01 November 2010 - With the elections only 10 hours away, it is time for me to boldly go out on a limb and make my pre election predictions. So standing naked for all the world to see here are my predictions:
With the Democrat Safe and the Republican Safe currently at 48 to 45, seven seats are rated as toss-ups. In order to capture the Senate, Republicans need 6. I predict they will win 5, resulting in a 50 50 split Senate.
Here are my picks:
California - Democrat Boxer over Republican Fiorina
Colorado - Republican Buck over Democrat Bennet
Illinois - Republican Kirk over Democrat Giannoulias
Nevada - Republican Angle over Democrat Reid
Pennsylvania - Republican Toomey over Democrat Sestak
Washington - Republican Rossi over Democrat Murray
West Virginia - Democrat Manchin over Republican Raece.
Possible Upset - Fiorina over Boxer.
Be prepared to stay up late.
With the Democrat Safe and the Republican Safe currently at 48 to 45, seven seats are rated as toss-ups. In order to capture the Senate, Republicans need 6. I predict they will win 5, resulting in a 50 50 split Senate.
Here are my picks:
California - Democrat Boxer over Republican Fiorina
Colorado - Republican Buck over Democrat Bennet
Illinois - Republican Kirk over Democrat Giannoulias
Nevada - Republican Angle over Democrat Reid
Pennsylvania - Republican Toomey over Democrat Sestak
Washington - Republican Rossi over Democrat Murray
West Virginia - Democrat Manchin over Republican Raece.
Possible Upset - Fiorina over Boxer.
Be prepared to stay up late.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Saturday, June 05, 2010
Cobb GOP Breakfast Draws Large Crowd As Early Voting Starts
With early voting already underway and the Georgia primaries set for July 20th, candidates are scrambling to round up votes as they enter the home stretch for the primaries.
Two events were front and center today for local candidate. The first event was the monthly Cobb County Republican Breakfast at Williamson Brothers Barbecue. Three Candidates served as headline speakers. The first was Jeff Chapman, candidate for Governor, who joins a very crowded field of 6 other candidates on the Republican ticket. Can anyone say “Runoff”?
Maria Sheffield, candidate for Insurance Commissioner, gave a very inspiring speech and seems to be the best qualified of the candidates to have appeared in front of the Cobb GOP breakfast crown in the previous months.
Brian Kemp finished the session campaigning for Secretary of State. Kemp was recently appointed as interim Secretary Of State by Governor Sonny Perdue when Karen Handel resigned from the office to run for Governor. Kemp spent a large amount of his time delivering a scathing smack down against his sole Republican opponent Doug MacGinnitie for his campaign tactics.
Later on in the day a Senatorial fundraiser for U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson was hosted by Congressman Phil Gingrey, Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle, and Congressman Tom Price at the Mathis/Davidson/Garrett Property. Isakson is running unopposed in the Republican Primary.
Two events were front and center today for local candidate. The first event was the monthly Cobb County Republican Breakfast at Williamson Brothers Barbecue. Three Candidates served as headline speakers. The first was Jeff Chapman, candidate for Governor, who joins a very crowded field of 6 other candidates on the Republican ticket. Can anyone say “Runoff”?
Maria Sheffield, candidate for Insurance Commissioner, gave a very inspiring speech and seems to be the best qualified of the candidates to have appeared in front of the Cobb GOP breakfast crown in the previous months.
Brian Kemp finished the session campaigning for Secretary of State. Kemp was recently appointed as interim Secretary Of State by Governor Sonny Perdue when Karen Handel resigned from the office to run for Governor. Kemp spent a large amount of his time delivering a scathing smack down against his sole Republican opponent Doug MacGinnitie for his campaign tactics.
Later on in the day a Senatorial fundraiser for U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson was hosted by Congressman Phil Gingrey, Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle, and Congressman Tom Price at the Mathis/Davidson/Garrett Property. Isakson is running unopposed in the Republican Primary.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
CITIZEN GEORGIA HOSTS EGGS AND ISSUES IN SOUTH COBB
Below is an announcement from former Cobb County GOP Chairman and radio talk show host Anthony Scott Hobbs' political action group Citizen Georgia. They will be meeting the third Saturday of the month, Cobb GOP meets the first Saturday of the month --- when am I supposed to cut the lawn?
Citizen Georgia: Georgia Business and Political Networking
Georgia Business and Political discussion, debate, activism, issues
A message to all members of Citizen Georgia: Georgia Business and Political Networking
Every Third Saturday of the month, Citizen Georgia Eggs and Issues and the Tea Party Business Network meet to discuss and debate issues with political and civic guests. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEE YOU AND HEARING YOUR VOICE!
WE MEET AT THE PICCADILLY AT 536 Cobb Parkway Southeast, Marietta ON THE THIRD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH.
JOIN US ON FEBRUARY 20TH (DOORS OPEN AT 8 AM) BREAKFAST PROGRAM STARTS AT 8:30 AM.
Visit Citizen Georgia: Georgia Business and Political Networking at:
http://citizengeorgia.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network
Citizen Georgia: Georgia Business and Political Networking
Georgia Business and Political discussion, debate, activism, issues
A message to all members of Citizen Georgia: Georgia Business and Political Networking
Every Third Saturday of the month, Citizen Georgia Eggs and Issues and the Tea Party Business Network meet to discuss and debate issues with political and civic guests. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEE YOU AND HEARING YOUR VOICE!
WE MEET AT THE PICCADILLY AT 536 Cobb Parkway Southeast, Marietta ON THE THIRD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH.
JOIN US ON FEBRUARY 20TH (DOORS OPEN AT 8 AM) BREAKFAST PROGRAM STARTS AT 8:30 AM.
Visit Citizen Georgia: Georgia Business and Political Networking at:
http://citizengeorgia.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network
Illegal Aliens Cause Stir in Court House Construction.
12 February 2009 - A big tip of the hat to the activist group Jobs for Georgians for holding Cobb County government accountable. Below is a formal statement from Cobb Commission Chairman (and candidate for State Attorney General) Sam Olens regarding the recent dust up over the illegal aliens working for a subcontractor on the construction site of the Cobb County Courthouse. Do you think this incedent will have any effect on his campaign for State Attorney General?
Statement from Cobb County Commission Chairman Sam Olens
(Marietta, GA -- February 11, 2010)
Last Thursday I received an e-mail concerning possible illegal workers at the County Courthouse project. The e-mail was forwarded to Turner, the general contractor, requesting immediate review of the allegations and a response forthwith.
Turner had affidavits per SB 529 and federal law, for all of its subcontractors on the job site. Unfortunately, it appears that a subcontractor, Zebra, hired a sub sub without complying with SB 529. The “Jobs for Georgians” complaint was verified and the sub sub has been removed from the site. We thank “Jobs for Georgians” for bringing this illegal activity to our attention. Turner is now seeking affidavits of sub subs and is reviewing their policies to include spot checks and name checks with I-9s.
Cobb County was in all likelihood the first local government in Georgia to fully comply with SB 529 and we are embarrassed and frustrated by Zebra’s alleged actions. All tax dollars should be sp¬ent consistent with Georgia law, assuring all labor on job sites is legal.
We have requested that Turner review all available legal options concerning the actions of Zebra and seek 100% compliance with the law at all times. Legal issues remain regarding possible fines and breach of contract. I have directed that the pertinent file be submitted to ICE for investigation.
Further, we remain concerned that SB 529 needs further strengthening. Proposed HB 1164 provides penalties for governments and contractors but not subcontractors. It is apparent that even with governments requiring the pertinent affidavits, contractors and subcontractors need to be fully responsible for every single employee on a job site.
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For immediate release:
Robert Quigley
770-528-2480
Statement from Cobb County Commission Chairman Sam Olens
(Marietta, GA -- February 11, 2010)
Last Thursday I received an e-mail concerning possible illegal workers at the County Courthouse project. The e-mail was forwarded to Turner, the general contractor, requesting immediate review of the allegations and a response forthwith.
Turner had affidavits per SB 529 and federal law, for all of its subcontractors on the job site. Unfortunately, it appears that a subcontractor, Zebra, hired a sub sub without complying with SB 529. The “Jobs for Georgians” complaint was verified and the sub sub has been removed from the site. We thank “Jobs for Georgians” for bringing this illegal activity to our attention. Turner is now seeking affidavits of sub subs and is reviewing their policies to include spot checks and name checks with I-9s.
Cobb County was in all likelihood the first local government in Georgia to fully comply with SB 529 and we are embarrassed and frustrated by Zebra’s alleged actions. All tax dollars should be sp¬ent consistent with Georgia law, assuring all labor on job sites is legal.
We have requested that Turner review all available legal options concerning the actions of Zebra and seek 100% compliance with the law at all times. Legal issues remain regarding possible fines and breach of contract. I have directed that the pertinent file be submitted to ICE for investigation.
Further, we remain concerned that SB 529 needs further strengthening. Proposed HB 1164 provides penalties for governments and contractors but not subcontractors. It is apparent that even with governments requiring the pertinent affidavits, contractors and subcontractors need to be fully responsible for every single employee on a job site.
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For immediate release:
Robert Quigley
770-528-2480
Sunday, January 03, 2010
ELECTION YEAR KICKS OFF FOR COBB GOP.
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 - Congressman Tom Price kicked off the new election year Saturday with a fiery talk at the standing room only Cobb GOP Breakfast. The talk was optimistic, and Price stressed how the Republicans are continuing to offer positive alternatives to the Obama administration's efforts on Health Care, Energy Policy, Immigration, Unemployment, Deficit Spending, Closing Guatanimo Bay, and National Security.
Also in attendance were Congressmen Phil Gingrey and Nathan Deal. Several candidates for office also spoke, including Nathan Deal who is running for Govorner.
Upcoming events include:
Tuesday, January 5th - 6:00 - 8:00 PM John Oxendine Fundraiser (suggested contribution $50.00) at InfoMart, 1582 Terrell Mill Road, Venture Center Office Park, MArietta, GA 30067. Contact Lew Stafford 404-543-1010 for more information.
Tuesday, January 5th - 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Women for Karen Handel Luncheon Westin Atlanta Perimeter North, Grand Ballroom, Seven Concourse Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30328 ($30.00) (www.KarenHandel.com/Women)
Tuesday, January 5th - 5:30 - 7:00 PM Women for Karen Handel Evening Reception 5:30 - 7:00 PM, The Buckhead Club, 3344 Peachtree Road, NE #2600, ($30.00).
Tuesday, January 5th - 5:00 - 7:00 PM Cobb Young Republicans, Williamson Brothers BBQ. for more information go to http://www.cobbyr.org/
Wednesday, January 6th - 5:30 - 7:00 PM Tommy Williams and Chip Rogers Reception, GA Tech Hotel and Conference Center, Club Room, 800 Spring Street, Atlanta, GA 30308. Contact Ann Casas 678-469-1583 for more information.
Also in attendance were Congressmen Phil Gingrey and Nathan Deal. Several candidates for office also spoke, including Nathan Deal who is running for Govorner.
Upcoming events include:
Tuesday, January 5th - 6:00 - 8:00 PM John Oxendine Fundraiser (suggested contribution $50.00) at InfoMart, 1582 Terrell Mill Road, Venture Center Office Park, MArietta, GA 30067. Contact Lew Stafford 404-543-1010 for more information.
Tuesday, January 5th - 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Women for Karen Handel Luncheon Westin Atlanta Perimeter North, Grand Ballroom, Seven Concourse Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30328 ($30.00) (www.KarenHandel.com/Women)
Tuesday, January 5th - 5:30 - 7:00 PM Women for Karen Handel Evening Reception 5:30 - 7:00 PM, The Buckhead Club, 3344 Peachtree Road, NE #2600, ($30.00).
Tuesday, January 5th - 5:00 - 7:00 PM Cobb Young Republicans, Williamson Brothers BBQ. for more information go to http://www.cobbyr.org/
Wednesday, January 6th - 5:30 - 7:00 PM Tommy Williams and Chip Rogers Reception, GA Tech Hotel and Conference Center, Club Room, 800 Spring Street, Atlanta, GA 30308. Contact Ann Casas 678-469-1583 for more information.
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