Democratic Party of Georgia Chairman Mike Berlon issues the following statement regarding tonight’s State of the Union Address: “Tonight, President Obama showed the clear path that he intends to follow to address the significant problems facing America. It also showed that he is not afraid to tackle issues that for too long have been considered […]
...Democratic Party of Georgia Chairman Mike Berlon releases the following statement regarding Senator Saxby Chambliss’ decision to decline a run for re-election in 2014: “Today’s announcement by Senator Chambliss that he has decided to retire presents a great opportunity for Georgia Democrats to reclaim one of our US Senate seats. This development gives us the […]
...Georgia – Democratic Party of Georgia Chairman Mike Berlon releases the following statement on the passing of Jesse Hill, Jr. “Jesse Hill Jr. was a great man of business, politics, civil rights, and more. His life demonstrates a treasured skill in navigating some of Atlanta’s rockiest moments with wisdom and dignity. “Jesse was instrumental in the […]
...Georgia – Georgia Democrats have sent a ten-page document to elected Board of Education members throughout the state in response to the recent opinion by Attorney General Sam Olens regarding the use of public displays of support against the Charter School Amendment. Last week, in what appeared to be an effort to influence the debate over […]
...Georgia – Republican candidate Mitt Romney’s choice of Paul Ryan as his running mate illustrates the profound and stark differences between the presidential nominees in the upcoming November election. “The Ryan choice highlights future attacks on seniors, students, the middle class and veterans. Romney and Ryan have both advocated the privatization of Social Security,” said […]
...Columbus – The Democratic Party of Georgia held elections for five positions on the Democratic National Committee in Columbus. These elections include an additional position granted to Georgia due to increased population based upon the results of the 2010 census. New members include former candidate for Governor, former Democratic State House leader and state representative […]
...Reform represents “great day for all Americans” Georgia – The Democratic Party of Georgia applauds today’s landmark ruling that upholds President Obama’s Affordable Care Act. The Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, prevents insurance companies from denying coverage to children and adults based on pre-existing conditions and from dropping health coverage when a person gets sick. […]
...The summer months are called the “silly season” in politics. Since many campaigns haven’t yet started in earnest, political pundits are forced to report on sensational stories that wouldn’t ordinarily make the newspaper at all. Our Republican friends are taking the “silly season” to the next level this year. The attacks against our Party have […]
...Georgia– Mike Berlon, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Georgia, issues the following statement regarding President Barack Obama’s view that couples who are in loving, committed relationships should be allowed to marry. “Marriage equality is an important human rights issue. Love is not partisan. Everyone should have the opportunity to engage in a relationship that […]
...Full text below: A letter printed in Sunday’s Statesboro Herald (“My thumbnail history of the American left from 1919-2012”) stated a number of inaccuracies about the Democratic Party- a party that I have been elected to represent as Chairman in the great state of Georgia. I would like to give another viewpoint of the “History […]
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