http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:48:58 -0700 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:21:04 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Atlanta-mayoral-candidates-tied-in-the-latest-poll?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner Mary Norwood, Atlanta Mayoral Candidate 2009 AP Photo Atlanta Mayoral candidates Mary Norwood and Kasim Reed are now tied 46 - 46 percent according to the Friday WSB-TV Channel 2/Insider Advantage poll. Eight percent said they were undecided and th... georgia atlanta Mayor elections Reed Norwood Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:21:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Atlanta-mayoral-candidates-tied-in-the-latest-poll?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d18-White-House-claims-stimulus-created-twice-as-many-jobs-for-GA-nonprofit-as-there-are-employees?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner The Southwest Georgia Community Action Council, after receiving about $1.3 million in funding from The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, reported creating or saving 935 jobs in their Head Start preschool program that only employs 508 people.... georgia economy Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:46:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d18-White-House-claims-stimulus-created-twice-as-many-jobs-for-GA-nonprofit-as-there-are-employees?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Lisa-Borders-endorses-Kasim-Reed-for-Atlanta-Mayor?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner Today, in a rather unsurprising move, Lisa Borders, a former mayoral candidate who came in 3rd in November elections, threw her support behind Kasim Reed, the runner-up. “Borders on Wednesday praised Reed’s proposal to fund more ... georgia atlanta Mayor elections Borders Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:11:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Lisa-Borders-endorses-Kasim-Reed-for-Atlanta-Mayor?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Two-Georgia-Blue-Dogs-vote-in-favor-of-Healthcare-Reform?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner  Georgia Representatives David Scott (District 13) and Sanford Bishop (District 2) were two of the 28 Blue Dog Congressional Democrats who voted for the Health-care Reform in the U.S. House of Representatives last Saturday. The bill passed... georgia Republicans Democrats Elections 2010 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:31:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Two-Georgia-Blue-Dogs-vote-in-favor-of-Healthcare-Reform?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Two-Georgia-Blue-Dogs-rebel-against-ObamaPelosi-Healthcare-Reform?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner Two Georgia Democratic Representatives, John Barrow (District 12)  and Jim Marshall (District 8)  voted “nay” on the historical Health-care Reform legislation last Saturday in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill eventu... georgia Republicans Democrats Elections 2010 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:04:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Two-Georgia-Blue-Dogs-rebel-against-ObamaPelosi-Healthcare-Reform?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Atlanta-Mayoral-election-all-about-race?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner And why wouldn’t it be? The campaign platforms of both of the remaining candidates, Kasim Reed and Mary Norwood , are really not that different. Race and gender are just about the only differences between the two. In the November 3rd election R... georgia atlanta Mayor elections Reed Norwood Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:42:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Atlanta-Mayoral-election-all-about-race?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Party-affiliation-and-race-rule-Atlanta-mayoral-elections?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner   The gloves are most definitely off in this last leg of the Atlanta 2009 Mayoral race. On Monday, a new poll was released placing City Councilwoman Mary Norwood way ahead of the pack with 46% support and a possibility of winning without a runo... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:07:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Party-affiliation-and-race-rule-Atlanta-mayoral-elections?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Norwood-inches-closer-to-mayoral-win-while-rivals-release-new-ads?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner  According to the latest poll from Survey USA conducted for WXIA-TV and V-103, Atlanta City Councilwoman Mary Norwood has made significant gains in the past few days and is now holding forty-six percent (46%) of the vote. Her closest challenger ... georgia atlanta Mayor elections Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:53:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Norwood-inches-closer-to-mayoral-win-while-rivals-release-new-ads?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Rep-Hank-Johnson-endorses-Kasim-Reed-for-Atlanta-Mayor?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner U.S. Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) endorsed Kasim Reed for Atlanta Mayor in a press conference Monday morning.  “I am thrilled to have my friend Hank Johnson support my candidacy as the next mayor of Atlanta. Atlanta will need a m... georgia atlanta Mayor Reed Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:45:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Rep-Hank-Johnson-endorses-Kasim-Reed-for-Atlanta-Mayor?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d18-The-gloves-are-off-in-GA-Gubernatorial-race-Oxendine-attacks-Barnes-2002style?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner Roy Barnes’ loss in the 2002 Gubernatorial race as an incumbent was a shock to many. Sonny Perdue, the current Governor, unseated Barnes after being outspent at least 6 to 1 and trailing in pretty much every poll and survey leading up to the... georgia Perdue Elections 2010 Oxendine Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:21:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d18-The-gloves-are-off-in-GA-Gubernatorial-race-Oxendine-attacks-Barnes-2002style?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Georgia-unemployment-rate-stays-at-101-percent?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) reported Thursday that unemployment rate for the month of September remains unchanged from the previous month at 10.1 percent. September becomes the 23rd consecutive month when Georgia's unemployment is above th... georgia immigration Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:24:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Georgia-unemployment-rate-stays-at-101-percent?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Birther-attorney-Orly-Taitz-ordered-to-pay-20000?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner U.S. District Court Judge Clay Land, from the Middle District of Georgia, Columbus Division, ordered a “bither” attorney Orly Taitz to pay $20,000 in sanctions within next 30 days for filing a “frivolous” lawsuit on behalf of ... georgia Birther Taitz Judge Land Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:11:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Birther-attorney-Orly-Taitz-ordered-to-pay-20000?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Cobb-County-immigration-enforcement-under-scrutiny?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner    The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a human rights group, has been fighting immigration enforcement programs that allow local authorities to act as immigration officers all over the country and most recently here in Ge... georgia immigration Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:52:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Cobb-County-immigration-enforcement-under-scrutiny?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Republicanvillecom-a-political-social-networking-site-launched-today?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner  A new conservative social networking website has just been launched from Scottsdale, Arizona. The "not your grandfather's GOP" site encourages political activism, supports fiscal conservatism and personal freedom. Below is the officia... Republicans Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:17:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Republicanvillecom-a-political-social-networking-site-launched-today?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Democrats--a-new-silent--minority?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner   In the face of the opposition to Barack Obama’s Health-care Reform and the Tea-Partiers protesting federal spending, many have asked what happened to President's supporters. After all, they came out in large numbers on the el... Republicans Democrats Healthcare Reform Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:06:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Democrats--a-new-silent--minority?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Polls-open-for-early-voting-in-Georgia?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner Georgians head back to voting booths (photo by clipart.com) Georgians are not short on election excitement again this year, with quite a heated Mayoral race in Atlanta, several state special election races, and many city municipal elections in ... georgia atlanta voting Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:08:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Polls-open-for-early-voting-in-Georgia?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Local-Republican-enters-Congressional-race-for-Georgia-8th-District?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner   A former Bibb County GOP Chairman, William “Paul” Rish, will be challenging Rep. Jim Marshall (D-GA) in the 2010 Congressional elections. The Blue Dog Democrat has occupied the U.S. House of Representative seat for three terms now... georgia Republicans Democrats Elections 2010 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:50:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Local-Republican-enters-Congressional-race-for-Georgia-8th-District?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Reed-campaign-staffers-carjacked-at-gun-point?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner   In the rapidly growing crime scene in Atlanta  , nobody’s immune. Last night around 8 p.m. two of Kasim Reed’s campaign workers were carjacked at gunpoint after leaving the campaign headquarters at Ralph David Abernathy Boule... georgia atlanta Mayor Reed Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:37:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Reed-campaign-staffers-carjacked-at-gun-point?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Monday-last-day-to-register-to-vote-in-Georgia-in-2009-elections?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner  Secretary of State Handel Reminds Voters of October 5 Voter Registration Deadline for Municipal and Special ElectionsGeorgia Secretary of State Karen Handel reminded citizens who reside in districts holding municipal or special elections o... georgia atlanta voting Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:59:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Monday-last-day-to-register-to-vote-in-Georgia-in-2009-elections?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Cynthia-McKinney-not-allowed-to-fly-to-South-Africa?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner Cynthia McKinney  Cynthia McKinney, a former Georgia congresswoman and a 2008 presidential candidate, was removed from a South African Airways flight to South Africa on Tuesday because of some “passport irregularities,” reported a ... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:29:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6571-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Cynthia-McKinney-not-allowed-to-fly-to-South-Africa?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Political-Buzz-Examiner