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DEL.ICIO.USNo more shilly-shallying: Broun claims victory
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
This statement from Athens physician Paul Broun came over late last night, describing his victory in the 10th District congressional seat as “a mathematical certainty:”
“I am deeply honored and appreciative that the majority of voters decided to cast their ballot for me. Yes, the election was close, but close does not mean indecisive. Historically, here in Georgia and across the country there have always been close elections.
Based on information transmitted from all twenty-one counties to the Secretary of State and to the media, with no actual precincts unreported in any county, my lead stands at 373 votes.
Having consulted with the election boards in each county, we have been informed that there only 166 uncounted military, overseas, and provisional ballots. We expect to receive a good share of those votes also.
Therefore, it is a mathematical certainty that the outcome of the election cannot be altered.
I fully understand the certification process that is the responsibility of the Secretary of State. I believe those duties will be discharged in a professional manner.
As soon as the election results are certified, I plan to go to Washington to begin energetically serving all of the people of the District from Augusta to Athens and from Putnam County northward to the North Carolina state line.
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By Taylor
July 19, 2007 11:49 AM | Link to this
Great News for Georgia! Fascist beat Nazi in Runoff!
By Clyde A. McArthur
July 19, 2007 11:31 PM | Link to this
I wish Dr. Broun well on his victory in the 10th Disrict and I hope we will all come together to support him as he goes to Wshington to represent our interests. Clyde A. McArthur, Chairman, Banks County Republican Party