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Georgia, Opinion, Politics & Elections

Some Thoughts on Outgoing Senator Saxby Chambliss

By Homer Scarborough from the Checkerboard Gang Senator Chambliss shares some thoughts about his career in politics, leaving out how he got his Senate seat.I read an interesting article from The Telegraph…

Dr. Alan Wood
December 27, 2014
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Georgia, Politics & Elections

Your first glimpse at the polarizing ‘religious liberty’ proposal | Political Insider blog

There’s a reason why many lawmakers choose to pre-file their legislation long before the session begins: To stoke conversation, and media attention, about their proposals. State Rep. Sam Teasley didn’t want any…

Dr. Alan Wood
December 23, 2014

Politics & Elections

Jeb Bush to ‘actively explore’ 2016 presidential run

By Joshua Barajas Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush takes the stage during the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 30, 2012 in Tampa,…

Dr. Alan Wood
December 16, 2014

Politics & Elections

Nearly 9 in 10 doubt Obama, GOP can break gridlock

By Joshua Barajas WASHINGTON — Americans may not agree on much lately, but one opinion is nearly universal: There’s almost no chance that President Barack Obama, a Democrat, and the Republican Congress…

Dr. Alan Wood
December 15, 2014

Georgia, News, Opinion, Politics & Elections

Georgia Democrats Need a Good Kick in the Ass

This will be a much shorter and more focused article about the Midterm. For a much longer and more detailed analysis please see my article Democalypse 2014 Postmortem: An Analysis of the…

Dr. Alan Wood
November 12, 2014

Opinion, Politics & Elections, Technology

One Sure way the GOP Can Lose in 2016 is to Screw with the Internet and Netflix

Today Ted Cruz might have definitely made a lot of his own potential supporters very angry with a tweet. He compared Net Neutrality to Obamacare. Net Neutrality is the idea that there should…

Dr. Alan Wood
November 10, 2014

Opinion, Politics & Elections

Yet Another Democratic Party Postmortem

By Ken The 2014 midterm has proven to be another major setback for the Democratic party. Both midterm elections during the Obama administration have been unmitigated disasters. If the Democratic party can…

Dr. Alan Wood
November 8, 2014

News, Politics & Elections

Democalypse 2014 Postmortem: An Analysis of the Midterm Bludgeoning

I don’t think too many people that were politically savvy were shocked that the Senate went red last night, but I think many were surprised at the extent of this thorough trouncing.…

Dr. Alan Wood
November 5, 2014

Georgia, Politics & Elections

GEORGIA PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS 2014

Some people may have noticed a few amendments referendums on the ballot. Not much publicity was given to any of these, so I wanted to make sure people understand what they mean.…

Dr. Alan Wood
November 4, 2014

News, Politics & Elections

I am not the American Comeback Committee!

Recently I have been receiving a lot of very angry letters that have the mistaken idea that I am the one responsible for all those annoying phone calls and fliers in the…

Dr. Alan Wood
November 3, 2014

Georgia, Politics & Elections, Watchdog Reports

Deal Of The Century

By Charles P. Pierce on October 30, 2014 Outside of a five-state moonshine ring, or a preacher with a taste for rubber suits and meth, can you think of a more purely Southern political scandal…

Dr. Alan Wood
November 1, 2014

News, Politics & Elections

On David Perdue, Dollar General and recalls of Chinese-made toys

By Daniel Malloy U.S. Senate candidate David Perdue, a Republican, answers questions about his business record at a campaign stop in Buckhead. AJC/Chris Joyner The chief item on Republican U.S. Senate candidate…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 30, 2014

News, Politics & Elections

Unopposed Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions Still Spends Nearly $1 Million on Campaign

How does a senator running unopposed for re-election in a red state during a good year for Republicans manage to spend nearly $1 million? It adds up fast. Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala.,…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 27, 2014

Georgia, Politics & Elections

Georgia Governor Debate Full Video: Jason Carter, Andrew Hunt, Nathan Deal

Georgia Governor Nathan Deal (R) and his challengers, State Senator Jason Carter (D) and businessman and scientist Andrew Hunt (Libertarian), met in a debate in the race to be Georgia’s governor.October 26,…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 27, 2014

Georgia, Politics & Elections

Georgia U.S. Senate Debate Full Video: Michelle Nunn, David Perdue, Amanda Swafford

U.S. Senate – General (2014) Georgia Debate October 26,2014 Democrat Michelle Nunn, Republican David Perdue, and Libertarian Amanda Swafford face off in a debate to gain votes in Georgia’s U.S. Senate race.

Dr. Alan Wood
October 27, 2014

Georgia, Politics & Elections

Andrew Hunt Pledges to Boost Georgia by 10 States in Several categories

Below is the pledge by the Libertarian candidate for Governor of Georgia Andrew Hunt that was referenced in the debate last night. All candidates for office need to clearly state what they…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 27, 2014

Georgia, Politics & Elections

Deal, Carter face off in tense Ga. gov debate

Associated Press | ATLANTA (AP) — The candidates for Georgia governor came to their third and final debate ready to attack, ramping up their accusations on education, taxes and the economy. A little…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 27, 2014

Georgia, Politics & Elections

Andrew Hunt offers alternative to veteran politicians in Georgia governor’s race

By Walter C. Jones Morris News Service ATLANTA — The barrage of negative advertisements about Republican Nathan Deal and Democrat Jason Carter is helping Libertarian Andrew Hunt make his case for a third alternative…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 26, 2014