InsiderAdvantage Georgia

A Cash-Strapped Battle for Florida's Senate Seat

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:00:00 EST

Many decades ago as a young punk working in Washington, I was given the job of teaching public speaking and debate at the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee's candidate's school. I doubt I helped anyone, but being in my early 20s, I thought I was saving America by creating great future members of Congress ... Oh, the follies of youth.

Paul Delegates at GOP Convention Could Bring Back 1988 Memories

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:00:00 EST

InsiderAdvantage has learned that the some three hundred delegates to this weekend’s GOP convention who are Ron Paul supporters intend not only to cast their votes against frontrunner Randy Evans in the race for GOP National Committeeman, but also intend to make their presence known…possibly using bullhorns or other devices to “shake up” the convention.

Web Suggests Evans Leading Strickland in Battle for GOP National Committeeman

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:00:00 EST

The Republican State Convention to be held this weekend in Columbus has very little drama attached to it…save the battle between longtime party activists and attorneys Randy Evans and Frank Strickland. Both have been involved in Georgia GOP politics for decades and both are well liked by most in the party.

Easy Does It Is Deal's Style

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:00:00 EST

The 40-day period after the legislative session was as noteworthy for how it could have ended as it was for the way it did. In a typical year, it could have ended with Gov. Nathan Deal issuing a dozen or more vetoes and zeroed-out appropriations, triggering a cacophony of press conferences by angry legislators and special-interest groups screaming "foul" and "betrayal."

A Problem Bigger Than Politics

Tue, 15 May 2012 06:00:00 EST

Elected officials may not want to admit it, but there are some things that they can't do, no matter how big their majority, how many votes they have or how much cash in their re-election coffers. Georgia's economy, which was "too big to fail" for decades, might prove to be one of those things that's too big to fix.

Deal to Hear from Agencies About Burdensome Regs, Duplications

Tue, 15 May 2012 06:00:00 EST

Today (TUESDAY) every state agency is to submit a report to Gov. Nathan Deal on the burdensome regulations or duplications that are hampering businesses.