Palin Coattails Not Enough

Historically, Newt has more political friends and contacts, and thus more pull in Ga.-- makes sense to me. Thought it would be a stronger lead though.

Scandal -tainted, Newt-supported Nathan Deal has a 2500 vote lead over Palin-endorsed Karen Handel in GA GOP gubernatorial primary.

Deal, Handel battle till end in Ga. GOP primary ?| ajc.com

Wasn't Al Franken down by more votes before he won? You never know how these things are going to play out.

Historically, Newt has more political friends and contacts, and thus more pull in Ga.-- makes sense to me. Thought it would be a stronger lead though.

The last poll I saw (and I check AJC.com daily for ATL/UGA sports) had Handel leading but still within the margin of error.

Karen Handel lost by 2,400 votes and is not requesting a recount. She has conceded to Nathan Deal. I am thinking I don't like him, but certainly not wanting Roy Barnes back in. Oh well~~~~~~

Karen Handel lost by 2,400 votes and is not requesting a recount. She has conceded to Nathan Deal. I am thinking I don't like him, but certainly not wanting Roy Barnes back in. Oh well~~~~~~

I voted for Karen. I can't believe she didn't ask for a recount. Nathan Deal really annoys me -- he seems condescending.

We spent several days at a GTMA meeting at Amelia, and Roy was there. We enjoyed hanging out with him on the club level at the Ritz. Nice guy, but I don't agree with many of the things he did as governor the first time.

I voted for Karen. I can't believe she didn't ask for a recount. Nathan Deal really annoys me -- he seems condescending.

We spent several days at a GTMA meeting at Amelia, and Roy was there. We enjoyed hanging out with him on the club level at the Ritz. Nice guy, but I don't agree with many of the things he did as governor the first time.

Everything Roy Barnes is talking about is higher taxation. :roll: First and foremost, we need a solid control over the budget at the State level and then a trickle down to local.........more taxes will do more damage in this State with unemployment hovering over 10%.

Everything Roy Barnes is talking about is higher taxation...

How else is he going to be able to pay for all the school teachers union votes? ;-)

How else is he going to be able to pay for all the school teachers union votes? ;-)

I know. I wasn't gong to mention the teachers because I am such a huge advocate. I hate to say it, but unless they cut back on unnecessary items in the schools (prioritize), teachers are going to continue to take the brunt of this.......oh, and the tax payers. I will pitch an absolute hissyfit if Roy Barnes becomes our next Guvna.

I know. I wasn't gong to mention the teachers because I am such a huge advocate. I hate to say it, but unless they cut back on unnecessary items in the schools (prioritize), teachers are going to continue to take the brunt of this.......oh, and the tax payers. I will pitch an absolute hissyfit if Roy Barnes becomes our next Guvna.

He dissed the teacher's union the last time he ran and got bounced as a direct result of it. To say that he will be pandering to them between now and November is an understatement. He can't make that mistake again.

He dissed the teacher's union the last time he ran and got bounced as a direct result of it. To say that he will be pandering to them between now and November is an understatement. He can't make that mistake again.

You've got that right!

Karen Handel lost by 2,400 votes and is not requesting a recount. She has conceded to Nathan Deal. I am thinking I don't like him, but certainly not wanting Roy Barnes back in. Oh well~~~~~~

I feel exactly the same way. Deal may surprise us in November, but I bet good ol' Roy takes it.

I feel exactly the same way. Deal may surprise us in November, but I bet good ol' Roy takes it.

Geez, let's hope not. If he does, taxes WILL go up! This is a great example of voting for the lesser of two.........