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DEL.ICIO.USWith little suspense, Richardson re-elected
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The outcome was never in doubt, but Rep. Glenn Richardson (R-Hiram) was re-elected speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives just moments ago.
Richardson, the first Republican speaker since Reconstruction, was chosen to his third term bearing the gavel.
The only surprise, even if it was just a mild one, was that Democrats in the House did not challenge Richardson.
House Majority Leader Jerry Keen (R-St. Simons Island) nominated Richardson and House Minority Leader DuBose Porter (D-Dublin) said Democrats would not stand in the way.
“The Democratic caucus, however, sees the urgency and seriousness of this year’s session, that we at this important crossroads want to show that, just like our president-elect is putting the country’s welfare ahead of partisan politics, we, too, the Democratic caucus of Georgia put aside the partisan rancor and ask that we move forward with the work of this day.”
Richardson was elected by acclamation.
— Aaron Gould Sheinin
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