Fri., August 8, 2014 2:00am
PAC Wants Transparency In Senate Fundraising
A new political action committee wants the candidates in Georgia's US Senate race to reject donations from anonymous donors. CounterPAC ran a full page ad in the Atlanta Journal Constitution last week, asking Democrat Michelle Nunn and Republican David Perdue to reject so-called "dark money."
Wed., July 23, 2014 11:00am
Battle Of The Outsiders, With Some Help From The Inside
The winner of the GOP nomination for Georgia’s open U.S. Senate seat touts himself as a political outsider. But businessman David Perdue now needs the political know-how and network of career politicians to beat Democrat Michelle Nunn in the general election.
Tue., July 22, 2014 8:28pm
Kingston Falls To Perdue In GOP Senate Nomination Race
In a political upset, Congressman Jack Kingston lost the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate Tuesday night to millionaire businessman David Perdue. The Savannah representative gave up the seat he’s held in Congress for 22 years to run for U.S. Senate in a bid to help the GOP win back control of that chamber. What’s more, he won the backing of nearly all prominent Republicans in Georgia. But it wasn’t enough to stem a tide of anti-Washington fervor that’s tarred Republicans as much as Democrats. Kingston said the race is about more than who represents Georgia in the Senate.
Tue., July 22, 2014 7:13pm
Perdue Defeats Kingston in U.S. Senate Runoff
Businessman David Perdue has defeated longtime Rep. Jack Kingston in a Republican runoff for Georgia's U.S. Senate nomination, setting up a general election matchup against Democrat Michelle Nunn. On Tuesday night, unofficial returns showed Perdue with a lead of more than 6,000 votes, with about 93 percent of precincts reporting. Perdue is a former corporate CEO making his first bid for public office. He campaigned as an outsider and called Kingston a career politician who has done little to solve the nation's problems.
Mon., July 21, 2014 9:39am
Michelle Nunn: Georgia's Hillary?
The Democratic Primary for Michelle Nunn was largely a formality. She defeated three lesser-known opponents. Nonetheless, the moment was a milestone – and not just for Nunn. As she took the stage that night, her supporters pointed to the fact that Georgia currently has no female representation in Washington. Emily Pelton from Atlanta is one of those supporters. Pelton believes that Michelle Nunn is the candidate many Georgians - especially women - have been waiting for. But not just because she’s a woman.
Thu., July 17, 2014 12:40pm
Voters To Choose Democratic Superintendent Candidate Tuesday
Candidates only have a few more days to sway voters their way ahead of Tuesday’s primary run off for State School Superintendent. Despite Georgia’s status as a red state, Democrats Alisha Thomas Morgan and Valarie Wilson both believe they have a good shot at winning in November.
Wed., July 16, 2014 11:03am
In The GOP Battle For State School Superintendent, The Dividing Line Comes Down To The Common Core
Candidates are still criss-crossing the state, campaigning ahead of the July 22 primary runoff. Two political hopefuls are battling for the Republican nomination for State School Superintendent, and the biggest dividing line between the two candidates is over educational standards. Next week , GOP voters will have to decide a run-off between two longtime educators—Mike Buck and Richard Woods. Buck is the Chief Academic Officer at the Georgia Department of Education under current Superintendent John Barge. Woods is a small business owner and former teacher and administrator.
Wed., June 18, 2014 1:44pm
David Perdue Labels Himself As The “True Conservative” In Latest Political Ad
A new David Perdue ad depicts Congressman Jack Kingston as just another career politician who’s lost his conservative credentials after too many years in Washington. “They arrive with good intentions. So what happened to Jack Kingston?” starts the 30-second TV spot. The two are waging an aggressive battle against each other for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate. In the ad, Perdue takes aim at Kingston for voting to raise the debt ceiling and his own pay. But he largely blames Washington for leading his opponent astray.
Thu., June 12, 2014 9:42am
Girls Just Wanna Have Nunn: Michelle Nunn's Army Of Women
Michelle Nunn easily won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Georgia last month. A political newcomer, she’s vying for the seat Republican Saxby Chambliss is vacating. If Nunn wins, it'll be the first time Georgia elects a female U.S. Senator. And while some foes say she’s trading on the name of her father, former U.S. Senator Sam Nunn, the candidate’s real secret weapon may be the army of women volunteers she’s mobilized.
Fri., June 6, 2014 12:00pm
Carter’s Election Bid May Hinge On Deal Ethics Cases
Jason Carter’s shot at becoming Georgia’s next Governor could hinge on the fallout from a trio of ethics cases involving Republican governor Nathan Deal. That’s according to experts on the heels of reports from the AJC and WSB that a former ethics commission employee is close to settling a whistleblower lawsuit against the state for $1 million.