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(8/18/08) Matt Towery on McCain and Reed. Click here.

Dick Yarbrough: Keeping Up With Current Events From Across The Pond; 8/20/08
... And learning that Bigfoot has been found in Georgia

Tom Baxter: Reed Wasn't There, But He Helped Start The Party; 8/19/08
Every presidential campaign needs a little theater

Struggling Economy Won't Slow Push For Transportation Fix; 8/18/08
Economy will rebound, transportation problem will get worse if not addressed, advocates say

Rep. Wendell Willard's Only Grandchild Killed In Auto Accident; 8/18/08
Memorial service will be held Tuesday in Missouri

Joselyn Butler Named PR Chief For Georgia Chamber; 8/18/08
She was press secretary for Roy Barnes, voice of MARTA

Georgia Briefing
Media Has It Wrong On McCain-Reed Connection; 8/18/08

"This is Ralph trying to get back in the tent, not McCain wanting a new teepee"

Georgia Briefing
Insider's Report Last Week On Nunn Has Legs; 8/18/08

Pick may show if Obama makes it, or joins others in history's dustbin

Georgia Briefing
Is SunTrust Next? Will Handel Be On The Hot Seat?; 8/18/08

Auction rate security scandal has broad reach

Georgia Briefing
Rating The Dome; 8/18/08

Still some flaws, but, overall, not too bad

Walter C. Jones: The Slow March Toward Universal Choice; 8/18/08
The pace is slow so far, but make no mistake what it is that the GOP wants

Candidates Lining Up To Run For Eric Johnson's Senate Seat; 8/15/08
Incumbent will run in 2010 for lieutenant governor

A Late-Breaking Rally For Sam Nunn As Obama's Veep? 8/15/08
Russian conflict puts new focus on "experience" question

Matt Towery's Inside The Numbers: Wasted Days And Wasted Nights; 8/14/08
You won't need sleeping pills after the Olympics - just tune in the conventions

More Bad News For Georgia Economy: Unemployment Rate Highest In 15 Years; 8/14/08
Hit 6.2 percent in July; highest since March, 1993

Packed Fundraiser Brings Out Business, Political Elite For Richardson; 8/13/08
And it produces an unexpected "confession" from Speaker of the House

Ehrhart Slaps Ruling By Non-Elected Judge That Could Cost State Millions; 8/13/08
Retired judge lets school funding lawsuit move forward

Business Community Putting Money, Clout Behind Speaker; 8/12/08
Major names are on host committee for fundraiser Wednesday evening

What Others Are Saying: Congressional Quarterly On Georgia Politics; 8/13/08
Chambliss "heavy favorite," McCain "favored"

Dick Yarbrough: Telling It Like It Is; 8/13/08
It never fails when he writes something good about Georgia, columnist says

State Loses Bid To Derail School Funding Suit; 8/13/08
Judge turns down state's motion for summary judgment

DSCC Poll: Martin Begins Race Against Chambliss A Mere 6 Points Down; 8/12/08
Partisan poll puts race at Chambliss, 42%, Martin, 36%, if election were held today

State Rings Up Negative Growth Numbers In First Month Of New Budget Year; 8/12/08
Don't hit panic button just yet, legislative budget writers say

Hastings Wyman: John Edwards' Fall From Grace; 8/12/08
It would be nice if great leaders had good morals, but they don't always come in same package

On Background: The Numbers Behind Martin's Win; 8/11/08
Half his margin came in three counties with major African American voting populations

Walter C. Jones: Policy Differences Separate Senate Candidates; 8/11/08
It's on to November for Chambliss, Martin and Libertarian Allen Buckley

Burkhalter Will Head A Platform Subcommittee For GOP National Convention; 8/11/08
His panel deals with reforming government and the budget

Tom Baxter: Oil, Gas And The Back Story; 8/8/08
When Boon Pickens is involved, you know there is one

Dooley Tribute Will Cost More; 8/8/08
Price tag has doubled for coach's honors

Ralston: A Big Difference In Current Challenge To Speaker Compared To Failed Attempts In The Past; 8/8/08
The public is tuned in on this one, he says in radio interview

Matt Towery's Inside The Numbers: Newsweek Article Paints A Picture Of A South That Doesn't Exist; 8/7/08
Selective cultural observation hits wide of the mark

Dick Yarbrough: Don't Know Georgia-Born Benny Fowler Yet? You Should; 8/7/08
Top Ford exec is genuine role model for today's young

Homeowners' Tax Relief Program Likely Safe From Budget Knife; 8/7/08
But keeping it means deeper cuts elsewhere in state budget

Sources: People Involved In Obama Campaign Torpedoed Jones Bid For Senate; 8/7/08
Democratic Party, Obama spokeswoman insist it didn't happen

Chambliss Ready To Rumble With Martin; 8/6/08
Democratic nominee's legislative voting record will be an issue, Chambliss declares

Martin Wins Runoff, Will Face Chambliss In November; 8/5/08
Jones loses in DeKalb, Fulton; two sheriffs, two lawmakers defeated

Decision '08: Insider's Runoff Election Blog; 8/5/08
Dick Pettys, Tom Baxter and guests report, take questions and comment on election night

On Background: Lieutenant Governor's Race Will Be One To Watch; 8/5/08
So far, it's Eric Johnson vs. David Shafer in a fight where no holds will be barred

State Employee Raises Deferred; Layoffs Not Ruled Out; 8/4/08
New hiring to stop, non-essential travel barred

Chip Rogers Makes Run For Senate Majority Leader Official; 8/4/08
Confident of support after consultations with Cagle, other senators, he says



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Bi-State Scandal Shows Bipartisan Work Still Gets Done

By Tom Baxter
Southern Political Report

(8/20/08) Say one thing about the Mississippi meat plant scandal, whose tentacles reach into Georgia: in an era when it’s said that Democrats and Republicans just can’t get along, this affair has proven that a lot of bipartisan business still gets done at certain levels.

FULL STORY

House GOP Caucus Session Hailed By Some As Watershed

By Dick Pettys
InsiderAdvantage Georgia

(8/19/08) In a meeting room overlooking Tech’s Grant Field with the Yellow Jackets scrimmaging below, Georgia House Republicans held an extended caucus session Saturday afternoon that some attendees now are labeling a watershed event. “Glenn won re-election Saturday,” one caucus member declared on Monday. "He assured himself of re-election on Saturday. Anyone who had doubts, he won them over."

FULL STORY

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Why Obama's Forces Think Georgia Is In Play

(7/31/08) Here’s why Barack Obama’s forces think they have a shot at carrying Georgia: a new InsiderAdvantage / Majority Opinion Research poll shows McCain leading what many assume is still a red state - but it's right at the edge of the poll’s margin of error.

We surveyed 544 registered voters on July 29. The results:

McCain, 45%
Obama, 41%
Barr, 5%
Undecided, 9%

The margin of error is plus or minus 4 percent.

Incidentally, here’s how the electorate self-identifies itself this year:

Republican, 39%
Democrat, 40%
Independent, 18%
Libertarian, 3%

 


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IA Poll Clinton Holds Significant Lead In Pensylvania; 4/21/08

Perdue Remains Big Gun In Georgia Politics; 4/19/08

Obama Holds Lead Over Clinton In NC; 4/16/08

Hillary Regains Some Ground In Pennsylvania; 4/9/08

Most Don't Favor Local Option Tax For Roads; 3/21/08

Georgia Fans Not Happy With Dooley Statue Idea; 2/14/08

On Eve Of Super Tuesday, Huck Pulls Even With McCain In Georgia; 2/5/08

McCain, Obama Lead In Georgia; 1/31/08


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Dr. Charles Bullock: Runoffs Then And Now; 8/4/08

Matt Towery's Inside The Numbers: McCain and Obama - What Were They Thinking? 8/1/08

Dick Yarbrough: 10 Years Of Making People Laugh, Cry, Rant And Sputter; 7/31/08

Walter C. Jones: Late Summer Brings Out A Different Side Of Politics; 7/29/08

On Background By Dick Pettys: Tough Financial Choices Ahead; 7/28/08

Matt Towery's Inside The Numbers: Obama Needs Steak, McCain Needs Sizzle; 7/24/08

Dick Yarbrough: Georgia At The Epicenter Of The Political World; 7/23/08

On Background: 'Nothing Like A Speaker's Race To Make Things Interesting;' 7/21/08

Matt Towery's Inside The Numbers: Will Barr Fly Or Flop? 7/18/08

Chuck Clay: When 'Bad' Things Happen To Good Republican Families; 7/11/08

Matt Towery's Inside The Numbers: A Recipe For GOP Disaster; 7/10/08

Tom Baxter: What Constitutes The Middle In Presidential Campaign? 7/9/08


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