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DEL.ICIO.USWhen trying to oust a Speaker, a testimonial from Zell doesn’t hurt
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
So you thought that state Rep. David Ralston’s challenge to House Speaker Glenn Richardson was over and done with.
Nope.
The Republican from Blue Ridge will soon be passing to members of the House GOP caucus copies of a hand-written testimonial from former governor and U.S. senator Zell Miller.
“I’ve applied for a job, and I was looking for a recommendation, the attorney said. “I’ve been telling everybody that we do have a race. I think this is Exhibit A.”
The letter doesn’t mention the post that Ralston is seeking, or the current occupant. But Miller says this:
“For years I have watched you use your rare gift of stability and tact in the courtroom, community and before the committees of the State Capitol. And I have been envious of your skill at bringing people with differing views together.
“Never has that rare talent been more needed at every level of the political spectrum as it is today.
“I do not write this letter with any desire to get involved in today’s political process. I’ve been there, done that and am thankful for the experience. I just wanted my old friend to know that I have always admired you.”
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Comments
By SouthPeach
October 11, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this
I have known Rep. Ralston for years and there is no end to what can be accomplished during the upcoming 2009 session of the Georgia General Assembly. Representive Ralston has the ability to be fair to ALL, reach across the aisle in the House and the Senate and work for us…the people. All his colleagues have to do is just man up for the sake of Georgia. Constituents, who are tired of Richardson and his childish behavior AND his adultress ways, are watching this race closely. Remember…there is strength in numbers. No one can hurt you if you take their power from them!!!