Chair Porter: Kemp should resign ATLANTA — Today, the Democratic Party of Georgia responded to the firing of Mike Malone, an associate and donor of Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp, who recommended the closing of seven of nine precincts in Randolph County, a county with a majority African-American population. Malone, who claims Brian Kemp recommended […]
...The Georgia GOP Just Crushed Our Middle Class Atlanta, GA – Today, the U.S. House narrowly passed a budget resolution to implement massive tax cuts for corporations and the 1% at the expense of Georgia’s middle class. “At a time when Georgia families are already being crushed under the weight of income inequality, […]
...Release: Friday, February 10, 2017 Atlanta, GA – Democratic Party of Georgia Chair DuBose Porter issued the following statement on […]
...“This brazen attack on our fundamental right to vote is yet another example of the Republican Party bending the rule of law to fit their partisan agenda. Using our voice at the ballot box is one of the most important things we do as citizens. If the GOP wishes to win elections, then they should […]
...Atlanta, GA – Donald Trump has disrespected our veterans once again, and Georgia Republican Senators Johnny Isakson and David Perdue have yet to condemn the offensive attacks. From the AJC: Donald Trump’s extraordinary refusal to endorse two of his own party’s leaders and his belittling of the Muslim family of a slain U.S. soldier has […]
...Three years ago today, the Republican National Committee released an autopsy report to explain their losses in the 2012 elections. In the document, the RNC urged Republicans to become more inclusive and less ideological. Among some of the highlights and recommendations: “The Party must in fact and deed be inclusive and welcoming.” “Public perception […]
...The AJC reported earlier today that David Perdue responded to a Politico story in which the Georgia GOP candidate for U.S. Senate—when asked specifically about his experience in outsourcing—said “Yeah, I spent most of my career doing that.” Today, when asked to defend those comments, Perdue told reporters “Defend it? I’m proud of it.” […]
...Release: Thursday, September 18, 2014 Nathan Deal’s Pathetic Pinnacle: 8.1% Unemployment Rate Atlanta, GA – Today, the Georgia Department of Labor announced more bad news for job-seekers—Georgia’s unemployment rate has spiked to 8.1 percent. Last month, Georgia was ranked with the nation’s 2nd-worst jobless rate at 7.8 percent. From the AJC: […]
...Release: Tuesday, September 9, 2014 Atlanta, Georgia – Just days after DeKalb County announced that—in a historic first for Georgia—DeKalb voters will be allowed to cast their ballot on Sunday, Georgia Republicans are already announcing plans for new legislation to specifically suppress voter turnout. AJC 9/6/2014 – DeKalb CEO Lee May – “This is a […]
...Release: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 Georgia Legislators Target Deal’s Unrepresentative Appointments to Top Boards Atlanta, GA – Today, prominent women and African American legislators assailed Gov. Nathan Deal’s appointments of wealthy campaign contributors to the state’s most powerful boards. The governor defended the appointments—the vast majority of whom are wealthy white men—by saying […]
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