By: Neil Stevens (Diary)  |  July 6th at 11:00 AM  | 

John Oxendine has long held the lead on the Republican side of the Georgia primary for Governor, but if InsiderAdvantage’s poll for WSB is accurate, that has changed. It’s tied says this poll, and Karen Handel made it one.

By: Erick Erickson (Diary)  |  June 29th at 11:58 AM  | 

One of the toughest things about my job is that it is very hard to make and keep friends in the political arena. Not that I intended to, but I have become known as the guy who keeps our side in line. With that, I have arrived at the age where friends of mine decide to run for political office and want my endorsement. It | Read More »

By: Erick Erickson (Diary)  |  June 24th at 10:40 AM  | 

John Oxendine, Repubilcan candidate for Governor in Georgia, tells everyone he voted for Ronald Reagan. He wants us all to know just how much of a Republican he has always been. Even when he was a Democrat, Oxendine voted Republican. That’s what he says. Except, like Oxendine’s pro-life position and every other position he has that doesn’t involve an exchange of money, it’s a lie. | Read More »

By: Neil Stevens (Diary)  |  June 23rd at 08:23 PM  | 

Roy Barnes seems to have his party’s nomination sewn up for Governor of Georgia, but the Republicans have seven names on the ballot, with three over double figures. SurveyUSA took a look. Barnes is well over 50 for the Democrats, but a runoff appears certain for the Republicans. The only question is which two will make it?

By: Erick Erickson (Diary)  |  June 21st at 10:49 AM  | 

It was actually a birthday present of sorts. I received the information from out of state from a third party group interested in Georgia’s elections, particularly those candidates who will be good or bad for business in the state. It’s a binder containing a professionally compiled opposition research briefing on John Oxendine, Republican gubernatorial candidate in Georgia. If the information is not used in the | Read More »

By: Congressman Paul Broun (Diary)  |  June 9th at 09:55 AM  | 

On Tuesday, President Barack Obama continued to sell his government takeover of health care to seniors. Despite the Administration’s PR gimmicks, more Americans continue to reject the product, price and process of Obamacare. Since he signed the bill into law on March 23, Americans have seen what “change” looks like, and it is not a healthy picture. Americans are disappointed that Obamacare will increase health | Read More »

By: Erick Erickson (Diary)  |  June 8th at 08:43 PM  | 

RedState backed Tom Graves is the new Congressman for the 9th Congressional District of Georgia. He defeated Lee Hawkins in a special election. There will be a whole new primary in July and general election in November now. This was just the special election to fill the remainder of Nathan Deal’s term. Let’s hope the other candidates see the writing on the wall and step | Read More »

By: Erick Erickson (Diary)  |  June 7th at 01:30 PM  | 

Given that Hawkins has repeatedly sided with liberal Democrats and tax and spenders in the Georgia legislature, it comes as no surprise he also gave money to Max Cleland. That he’d brag about it, though, is troubling. Let’s get Tom Graves to Washington.

By: Frederick (Diary)  |  June 3rd at 06:40 PM  | 

Liz Carter got her chance to appear at the Georgia 4th Congressional District candidate’s forum, after all.  Liz, one of four Republican candidates, had been told she could not attend the event (see earlier RedState coverage here).  A flood of calls, messages and tweets to Jim Welcome and Maynard Eaton, the event’s organizers, combined with bad press, convinced them to permit Carter into the forum. | Read More »

By: Neil Stevens (Diary)  |  May 28th at 02:31 PM  | 

At RedState we’ve hammered for a long time the idea that your local politics matter. We also give plenty of attention to federal elections for the House, the Senate, and of course the President. But governors matter, too. The next governor of South Carolina will affect us all. As will Georgia’s, Ohio’s, and Oregon’s. It doesn’t matter where you live. These Governors, as well as | Read More »

By: Erick Erickson (Diary)  |  May 11th at 10:46 PM  | 

The special election happened in Georgia today for Nathan Deal’s seat in the 9th. With 97 percent reporting, former state Rep. Tom Graves (R) had 34 percent and former state Sen. Lee Hawkins (R) had 23 percent. The Associated Press called the race as headed to a runoff with 80 percent reporting. Typically in Georgia if a candidate goes into a runoff with a 10 | Read More »

By: James Richardson (Diary)  |  April 27th at 04:12 PM  | 

Georgia real estate mogul Ray Boyd announced Monday he would run for governor of the Peach State as an Independent, pledging to spend $2 million of his own money on the race. Boyd, who for weeks had been flirting with a Republican bid but encountered opposition from state party leaders after refusing last week to sign a GOP loyalty oath, has little more than two | Read More »

By: Erick Erickson (Diary)  |  December 22nd at 01:21 PM  | 

Right now the news is breaking across the state that Karen Handel is resigning as Secretary of State to focus solely on the gubernatorial race. Atlanta media outlet WSB just broke the news despite an alleged 2pm embargo on the story. Given all the ethical issues of the guys sticking around relating to fundraising and all the issues they are trying to raise attacking her | Read More »

By: Dave_in_Fla (Diary)  |  August 9th at 09:13 AM  | 

Karen Handel, the Georgia Secretary of State, will be running for Governor of Georgia next year. She has been a leader in pushing for voter identification and proof of citizenship in elections, with tremendous success. Her presentation at the Redstate Gathering was wide ranging, discussing the role of Secretaries of State, the recent push by Democrats to target these offices in swing states, and the | Read More »

By: Icarus (Diary)  |  February 9th at 04:30 PM  | 

From the diaries, by Erick. Today’s New York Times features Paul Krugman continuing his role in Obama propaganda machine while pretending to be an Economist. In today’s installment of “I have a Nobel, so I must know Economics”, Krugman lashes out at “The Destructive Center”. Before I spend a few paragraphs taking issue with Krugman’s direct points, I think we first have to reflect on | Read More »