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  • [GA-08] Marshall picks up GOP-leaning PAC endorsement

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    According to TheHill: "The Business Industry Political Action Committee, which endorses candidates from both parties but leans toward Republicans, announced the six Democratic endorsements alongside three Republicans."

    CQPolitics:
    Gregory S. Casey, president and chief executive officer of BIPAC, said in a statement that [...]
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    Posted: September 18, 2008, 10:41am EDT

  • [AL-02] Bright Voted For Huckabee!

    Alabama Democrat Bobby Bright, a three term mayor of Montgomery, is running for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District seat. Bright's campaign has an interesting article up on their website that mentions his support of former Arkansas Governor and one time Presidential hopeful, Mike Huckabee.

    "The 2nd Congressional District’s Democratic" [...]
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    Posted: September 18, 2008, 10:41am EDT

  • 2010 Gubernatorial Endorsements (Republicans)

    We're still two years away from voting for Georgia's next Governor, however that has not stopped four-term Insurance Commissioner, John Oxendine from announcing his intentions to run for Governor. Current Lt. Governor and former State Senator, Casey Cagle, has announced his intention to start an "exploratory committee".
    [...]
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    Posted: September 14, 2008, 5:31pm EDT

  • 2010 Gubernatorial Endorsements (Democrats)

    We're still two years away from voting for Georgia's next Governor, however, that has not stopped candidates from announcing their intentions to run. Former Labor Commissioner/Secretary of State/Adjutant General, David Poythress from announcing his bid for the 2010 contest.

    Other names such as State Senator Tim Golden [...]
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    Posted: September 14, 2008, 5:16pm EDT

  • Georgia CD-8 Ads

    Georgia's 8th District Congressman, Conservative Democrat Jim Marshall has hit the airwaves with the following ad:



    His opponent, Republican Rick Goddard, has launched his own ad:



    Congressman Marshall is the type of bi-partisan leader we need in Washington. Before the GOP-led redistricting a couple' [...]
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    Posted: September 09, 2008, 4:34pm EDT

  • Welcome

    Hello,

    Welcome to my blog. My name is RuralDem and I am a Conservative Democrat residing in a small county in middle Georgia. Yes, I said I am a "Conservative Democrat". I tend to hold center-right views on the hot-button social issues that we hear about so often, while [...]
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    Posted: September 09, 2008, 3:59pm EDT

  • Former Mayor not running for Congress

    According to the Macon Telegraph, Former Macon Mayor, C. Jack Ellis, a Democrat, has decided not to run for Congress. Ellis' is quoted as saying:

    "Timing is everything in politics, and it wasn't my time for that"

    A few months back, rumors were going around that Ellis would [...]
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    Posted: March 29, 2008, 12:26pm EDT

  • 2008 Power Rankings

    Congress.org recently released it's annual "Power Rankings". This informative website provides information on who in Congress wields the most power, and who has a hard time accomplishing anything. An explanation on the main page states:

    " We rated each current Member of Congress on various criteria that demonstrated [...]
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    Posted: March 28, 2008, 10:01pm EDT

  • 2007 National Journal Rankings

    The 2007 version of National Journal's annual "Vote Ratings" were recently released. A snippet from the main page of the website proclaims that:

    Since 1981, National Journal's annual vote ratings have defined where members of Congress stand ideologically. The ratings rank lawmakers on how they vote relative [...]
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    Posted: March 28, 2008, 9:51pm EDT

  • Welcome

    Welcome to the blog. My name is RuralDem and I'm a moderate to conservative leaning Democrat. My views are more in line with Democrats of the past as I am conservative on social issues and moderate on fiscal issues. I consider myself a "Blue Dog Democrat". As a college student [...]
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    Posted: March 28, 2008, 6:17pm EDT

  • Thompson Drops Out

    MSNBC just reported that Fred Thompson is dropping out of the 2008 Presidential Race. More info soon... [...]
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    Posted: January 22, 2008, 2:24pm EST

  • Edwards To Visit Atlanta

    John Edwards will be visiting Atlanta this weekend.

    Saturday, January 19th - 2:30 p.m.
    IBEW Local Union 613
    501 Pulliam Street
    Atlanta, GA 30312

    To RSVP please go here

    Note: This event is free and open to the public! [...]
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    Posted: January 16, 2008, 11:11pm EST

  • Obama Opens Columbus Office

    WRBL reports that there is an Obama campaign office now open in the Columbus area.

    The office can be found at the following location:

    Obama for America Columbus, GA HQ (Columbus, GA) 905 3rd Avenue
    Columbus, GA 31902

    [...]
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    Posted: January 16, 2008, 11:05pm EST

  • Obama Visiting Georgia

    According to 11Alive, 2008 Democratic Presidential hopeful and Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) will be visiting Georgia. The event will take place this Sunday, January 13th, with the location, time, and other details still be worked out.

    I found the following very interesting:

    "At the World Congress [...]
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    Posted: January 11, 2008, 12:52am EST

  • Kucinich Seeks Recount

    Add this to the "what in the world" category. 2008 Democratic Presidential candidate and Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) is, according to the Augusta Chronicle, asking for a recount in regards to the New Hampshire Primary that was held a few days ago.

    Here is an excerpt from [...]
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    Posted: January 11, 2008, 12:44am EST

  • Georgia Gaining A Congressional Seat?

    This is a few days old, but WTVM is reporting that Georgia could gain at least one seat during the upcoming census.

    "Based on a 2007 population snapshot released last month, Georgia could overtake New Jersey's delegations and gain an additional seat.

    With many of the growth [...]

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    Posted: January 09, 2008, 11:28pm EST

  • State Senator Raises Over $1 Million

    According to an article by Savannah Now, State Senator Eric Johnson (R-Savannah) has raised over $1 million dollars in the past year. He out raised all of the other members of the Georgia General Assembly in the past year.

    "State Sen. Eric Johnson has reported raising more than $1 [...]

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    Posted: January 09, 2008, 10:18pm EST

  • Richardson Drops Out

    According to the El Paso Times:

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    "MERRIMACK, N.H.—New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson ended his campaign for the presidency Wednesday after twin fourth-place finishes that showed his impressive credentials could not [...]
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    Posted: January 09, 2008, 7:10pm EST

  • Georgia Young Democrat Makes History

    Last night, a friend and fellow Young Democrat made history in Taylor County. I am not sure if the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer or the Macon Telegraph will have a story on it, but here's the email going around YDG circles now!


    County Commissioner Patty James [...]
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    Posted: January 09, 2008, 11:15am EST

  • New Hampshire Results

    If there is one thing that can be said about Hillary Clinton, it would be not to count her out. Last night she surprised many by winning the first in the nation New Hampshire Primary. John McCain easily won, as predicted, on the GOP side.

    Democrats
    1. Hillary Clinton 110,550 [...]
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    Posted: January 08, 2008, 7:53pm EST

  • New Hampshire Predictions?

    Here are my predictions for New Hampshire:

    Democratic Primary
    1. Obama
    2. Clinton
    3. Edwards
    4. Richardson
    Republican Primary
    1. McCain
    2. Romney
    3. Huckabee
    4. Paul
    5. Giuliani
    6. Thompson

    I realize Giuliani is supposedly waiting until the big primary next month, but what is Thompson's excuse? He should just drop out now and endorse McCain.

    Obama will once again beat Hillary and Edwards. I hope [...]
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    Posted: January 07, 2008, 11:07pm EST

  • Republicans Eyeing Vulnerable Democrats?

    The Albany Herald reports the following:

    "The list of Democratic House incumbents in districts considered vulnerable to the GOP includes Reps. Jeannette Jamieson of Toccoa, Alan Powell of Hartwell and Jimmy Lord of Sandersville.

    Republicans also again are expected to target Sen. Tim Golden of Valdosta, chairman of the [...]

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    Posted: January 07, 2008, 10:47pm EST

  • Quote Of The Day (01-07-08)

    "Most people are in the middle of the road —- though they may stay in the left lane or the right lane. The very extreme activists are in the ditch on both sides, and that's where the money is."

    -Former Senator Sam Nunn (D-GA) during today's "Centrist Gathering" in [...]
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    Posted: January 07, 2008, 10:30pm EST

  • Georgia Democratic Presidential Endorsements

    01.12.08 - Added recent Obama endorsements. Removed Richardson since he dropped out.

    After searching around, I've compiled a list of Georgians who have given their endorsements for the 2008 Democratic Presidential Candidates.

    This list will be updated continuously as new endorsements are announced.

    Please send an email [...]
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    Posted: January 07, 2008, 12:45am EST

  • Welcome

    Welcome to the blog. My blog name is RuralDem and I am a moderate to conservative member of the Democratic Party. I plan on focusing primarily on Georgia politics and Congressional politics, however, I do plan on making a few posts every now and then regarding the Presidential election as [...]
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    Posted: January 06, 2008, 12:30am EST
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