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Georgia blogs on the election
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Peach Pundit was feeling bittersweet on Wednesday: Bitter about the national results; sweet about the state.
Over at Georgia Unfiltered, the mood was depression, describing the election as probably the lowest point in the history of the state Democratic Party.
Libertarian Jason Pye offered an equal opportunity roundup of opinions at his blog
Round up the bloggers
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
After a late night, the blogosphere was back in business Wednesday morning. Here’s a sample of what political bloggers are blathering about:
Crazy Politico’s Rantings included eating crow for his predictions. But he was giving no ground on this point: “All the folks on the left claiming GWB and Co. had “stolen America” now own America an apology. The Republic still function.”
University of Tennessee law professor Glenn Reynolds, the instapundit, weighed in on S. Dakota abortion ban and Blue Dog Dems at instapundit.
Jane Fonda’s ex, Tom Hayden, offered his opinion that Iraq won the election at the Huffington Post.
Conservative and Bush critic Andrew Sullivan offered up an Abraham Lincoln quote as his thought for the day
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Why did Georgia run against the tide?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
So did Georgia swim against the national tide because more residents lean Republican or because the Democratic field was weak? Or were there other reasons?
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Future of Georgia Dems rest on Baker?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
So who’s now the leader of the Georgia Democratic Party? Thurbert Baker, who won re-election as attorney general? And since it’s never too early to start talking about the next election, who do you think will be the candidates for the big offices — governor, senator?
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Setting a new House agenda
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
With Democrats taking control of the U.S. House of Representatives, what do you think will be at the top of their agenda? What do you think should be on the agenda?
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Georgia rose above the rest of the country because most Georgians realize the following: Democrats are all in favor of voters having the final say, as long as that say goes their way. Voters mean nothing when Democrats are un-Constituionally cramming their... read the full comment by Barbara | Comment on Why did Georgia run against the tide? Read Why did Georgia run against the tide?
Because GA had quality Republicans on the tickets. I agree with the statement by DeLay that the Dems didn’t win the race - the GOP lost it. Too much scandal and corruption. It’s an embaressment for me as a strong Christian Repulbican to see... read the full comment by TimD | Comment on Why did Georgia run against the tide? Read Why did Georgia run against the tide?
I live overseas, when asked “where are you from” Atlanta is the answer. You ask Why, well the trend you mentioned the two groups Ga and Atlanta, well even overseas people have formed oponions about our state, if you are from Atlanta, you are... read the full comment by robert johnson | Comment on Why did Georgia run against the tide? Read Why did Georgia run against the tide?
Well, I can’t give you every reason in the world, but I can give you one of them - it might have something to do with certain factions of the Democrats calling them racist, redneck hicks. Seriously, I thought the liberals were supposed to be open-minded... read the full comment by John Dibble | Comment on Why did Georgia run against the tide? Read Why did Georgia run against the tide?