Oconee County, GA Politics

Former Oconee County Republican chair Rev. Larry Davidson should be ashamed for at least one of his remarks today at Oconee Veterans Park implying during his use of the phrase "purple mountain majesty" that those who do not agree with his insurance company padding viewpoint somehow do not love America who were in attendance. I salute him and his family for their service to our county, but this wrapping themselves in the flag more than others was unpleasant and unnecessary. We all love the USA. I do not question anyone's love of this country nor their patriotism. I hissed at this assessment by Davidson during his invocation. "I must say I was really angered when Rev. Davison in his opening prayer implied that those of us present who were not in sync with him and the rest of the Republicans did not like the USA and its "purple mountain majesty and amber waves of grain." commented local Unitarian and tax man Herb West. "How "Christian" of him!!...

The New Day News from the Democratic Party of Georgia Big turnout predicted tomorrow The Democratic Party of Georgia is predicting a larger-than-normal turnout for Georgia's February 5th Democratic Presidential Primary. Reports from around the state indicate a surge in early and absentee voting, and the turnout trend should continue on election day as well. Across Georgia, people are talking about the strength of the Democratic candidates, and excitement about the election is high. Please encourage all of your friends, family, and coworkers to vote in the Democratic primary on February 5th. Thousands turn out for Jefferson-Jackson Dinner Over five thousand Democrats from all over Georgia were in attendance at the Democratic Party of Georgia's annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner on January 30. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) spoke to the crowd, telling Democrats, "Who says we can't turn Georgia blue?" Senators Barack Obama and John Edwards were also invited to the eve...

State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond of Athens spoke at our May meeting of the Oconee County Democratic Committee. He said he is taking a look at running for Lieutenant Governor. We had such a big crowd that we had to move the meeting across the hall to the Board of Commissioners' chambers.