Tag Archives: Georgia Democrats

Political Notes – Democrats urge passage of payroll tax cut

Georgia’s Democratic leaders call on Congress to extend a payroll tax cut for another year . . .

Tags: 9th Congressional District , Doug Collins , Georgia Democrats , Glenn Richardson , Martha Zoller , Nikki Haley , payroll tax cuts

Democrats urged to ‘fight’ for the state in 2012

Georgia’s Democratic Party activists are exhorted to ‘fight’ in 2012 and help President Barack Obama carry the state . . .

Tags: Barack Obama , Georgia Democrats , John Lewis , Kasim Reed , Ray Buckley

Berlon charts a course for Georgia’s Democrats

Mike Berlon, the recently elected state chair of the Democratic Party, talks about his plans for bringing the party out of its political slump . . .

Tags: Georgia Democrats , Mike Berlon

Political Notes – Libertarians slam immigration bill

Georgia’s Libertarian Party said the proposed immigration bill would have a “catastrophic effect” on the state’s economy if it were enacted; Democrats elect new state party leaders . . .

Tags: Georgia Democrats , Georgia Libertarians , Georgia Technology Authority , immigration control , Jack Murphy , Matt Ramsey , tax reform committee

Thurmond for chairman? He won’t say

Michael Thurmond, who’s being promoted by some Democrats as the next chairman of the state party, won’t say definitely what he plans to do . . .

Tags: Georgia Democrats , Georgia Republicans , Michael Thurmond

It could be a long time in the wilderness for Georgia Democrats

The Democratic Party seemed to hit rock-bottom in last week’s election — but will it fall some more? . . .

Read Tom's Blog | Tags: 2010 elections , Georgia Democrats , Republican sweep

Last hope for Georgia Democrats?

Powell says it could be “game over” if Barnes loses the governor’s race . . .

Read Tom's Blog | Tags: Alan Powell , Georgia Democrats , roy barnes