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DEL.ICIO.USEvidence that state Rep. Mike Jacobs (D-Atlanta) might finally be ready to switch?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
For months and months and months, we’ve been hearing that state Rep. Mike Jacobs, the Atlanta Democrat, has been fixin’ to get ready to switch parties.
He may be getting close. He sent the following confidential e-mail out this morning:
Subject: Invitation to Press Conference
Dear Friends:
I would like to invite you to a press conference that I am holding on Wednesday, June 27, at 9:00 a.m. in the Hearst Building at Oglethorpe University.
This press conference is about a decision I have reached regarding my future service to constituents in House District 80.
Without being too mysterious, let me assure you that each of you will approve of this decision.
I ask that you keep this e-mail message and the press conference strictly confidential. Please let me know via reply e-mail whether you will be able to attend. I hope to see you on June 27!
Thanks,
Mike
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By sm
June 18, 2007 12:06 PM | Link to this
Mike has always been a snake, and continues to show his true colors time and time again.
Please someone, take on this horrible little man.
By Porter
June 18, 2007 12:19 PM | Link to this
OK - Jacobs to Repoobs —- who do we Dems get in trade?
By Flip Wilson
June 18, 2007 1:17 PM | Link to this
Good riddance to bad rubbish.
By Phillip
June 18, 2007 2:18 PM | Link to this
Well, it hasn’t happened yet, but if Mike Jacobs does switch parties it is a really dumb move. His selfish action would backfire bigtime. His ability to be bipartisan would evaporate which is one of the keys for him in this District.
While I’m sure he will get some extra cash from gleeful Republicans (and this is an expensive district in which to run), the Democratic money will flow like Niagra. This District isn’t some South Georgia Republican District. The Dems really have a great shot a knocking this switcher out of the ballpark and sending a strong message to potential future sell-outs.
Despite the obvious fact that he would get some prize from the Republican Majority, it really is a short term sell-out. With the President at 29% in the polls is Jacobs so narcisistic that he thinks he alone can get out the vote? Wednesday will answer that question.
And who knows, maybe he wants to run for something else? Either way, life is about to be very, very different for Mike Jacobs. Party switchers are very partisan animals, by definition. It appears he is about to put party above everything else.
By Dave
June 18, 2007 2:50 PM | Link to this
Considering how state GOP people treat their own, why would anyone want to join that bunch? Look no further than Dunwoody, where local Republicans were sold out by the House’s top Republicans. So, apparently, he’s not switching for more influence in the House.
By Dave
June 18, 2007 2:51 PM | Link to this
Considering how state GOP people treat their own, why would anyone want to join that bunch? Look no further than Dunwoody, where local Republicans were sold out by the House’s top Republicans. So, apparently, he’s not switching for more influence in the House.
By Dave
June 18, 2007 2:53 PM | Link to this
Considering how state GOP people treat their own, why would anyone want to join that bunch? Look no further than Dunwoody, where local Republicans were sold out by the House’s top Republicans. So, apparently, he’s not switching for more influence in the House.
By Karla
June 18, 2007 3:19 PM | Link to this
I googled the name Mike Jacobs to discover the Florida Marlins baseball team is placing their Mike Jacobs on a disabled unable to perform list.
I guess the Georgia Democrats are about to do the same thing with their Mike Jacobs.
By Tom
June 18, 2007 3:22 PM | Link to this
Well, there’s one favorite activity that makes Mike Jacobs trnasition from Democrat to Republican quite easy:
badmouthing Saxby Chambliss
Democrats do it but Republicans do it more.
But now, what to do with all those pesky photos with Max Cleland and Denise Majette.
By Kris
June 18, 2007 7:42 PM | Link to this
Who wants to be a DemoCrap anymore? Party of great DemoCraps like Loud Mouth Cynthia McKinney and Vermon Jones. I say switcharoo!
By Daniel N. Adams
June 18, 2007 8:25 PM | Link to this
If you are Libertarian and you live in the 10th congressional district in Georgia, don’t forget to vote tomorrow for Dr. Jim Sendelbach. Democrats and Republicans, your election is on Wednesday…. Just kidding.
GO VOTE!!!
By Daniel N. Adams
June 18, 2007 8:27 PM | Link to this
If you are Libertarian and you live in the 10th congressional district in Georgia, don’t forget to vote tomorrow for Dr. Jim Sendelbach. Democrats and Republicans, your election is on Wednesday…. Just kidding.
GO VOTE!!!
By Bitter EX democrackkk
June 18, 2007 8:27 PM | Link to this
You mean ‘democrackkk’ spelled with 3 Ks to honor the democrat heritage as the original party of slavery, as they continue to enslave!
KUDOs to Mike Jacobs! Because you were a democrackkk is WHY I wouldnt vote for you originally!
By Bitter EX democrackkk
June 18, 2007 8:28 PM | Link to this
You mean ‘democrackkk’ spelled with 3 Ks to honor the democrat heritage as the original party of slavery, as they continue to enslave!
KUDOs to Mike Jacobs! Because you were a democrackkk is WHY I wouldnt vote for you originally!
By Bitter EX democrackkk
June 18, 2007 8:28 PM | Link to this
You mean ‘democrackkk’ spelled with 3 Ks to honor the democrat heritage as the original party of slavery, as they continue to enslave!
KUDOs to Mike Jacobs! Because you were a democrackkk is WHY I wouldnt vote for you originally!
By Bitter EX democrackkk
June 18, 2007 8:31 PM | Link to this
Wish Jacobs had been a R or independent when he ran…I didnt vote for him as a democrackkk…
spelled with 3 Ks to honor the democrat heritage as the original party of slavery, as they continue to enslave…
By TK
June 18, 2007 8:52 PM | Link to this
Bitter EX democrackkk, settle down, don’t get so excited. Your shaking keeps hitting the enter button. You will fit in with the other party just fine.
By TP
June 18, 2007 10:42 PM | Link to this
Democrat, Republican, what’s the difference? All politicians are duplicit.
By Bitter EX democrackkk
June 19, 2007 7:50 AM | Link to this
LOL…sorry…its this new super sensitive WindersVeesta computer I guess…or too much coffee…
anyway, thinking back when Jacobs was running, seems I remember his reluctance to put ‘democrat’ on his campaign fliers…cant blame him at all! the democrackkk ship is sinking.
By Oliver B.
June 19, 2007 7:58 AM | Link to this
Mike I hate to see you go, but I don’t know why? You once called me Rob Pitts and now you are over there with your good friend Rob.
The GOP don’t switchers very good! If you don’t understand what I am saying just look at what happening to “Oakywoods Sonny”.
I hope that none of the bills he vetoed on May 30th was sponored by you. You should also be warned that the other Party somtimes eat their young.
Look at what happen to Ralp Reid the young GOP brain that was thought to be on track for 1600 Penn. Ave. He never made it to the Gold Dome! Good Luck and Good Riddens!!!