Oconee County, GA Politics

Monday, 6/18--James Marlow will hold a final press conference and rally at City Hall in Downtown Athens at 4:45 PM before Election Day. We would love to have a good crowd their to show our strength.

So I just got back from watching a speech by James Marlow outside of the Athens-Clarke County City Hall in lovely downtown Athens. Many Young Democrats held on to signs while Marlow spoke passionately about what he believe will be the best plan for the 10th Congressional District. Marlow was introduced by recently elected A/CC Commissioner Kelly Girtz. A small crowd kept passers-by curious and even a few shouted encouragement to Marlow. Among the people I knew there were former Mayor Gwen O'Looney, Kathy Kirbo and Al Davison. Marlow talked about an honorable end to the Iraqi war and energy independence sometime in the next five to 25 years. I snagged a few more signs to replace the several bent and torn in my yard by the neighborhood juveniles in my yard. If only these impressionable children would realize how much better their short term and long term future would be with a Democrat representing them, then they might reconsider their reprehensible behavior. I stapled and reinfor...

The special election for the Tenth District Congressperson is underway. You can vote early now through 5 PM on Friday, June 15, at the local Board of Elections office at 155 E. Washington Street. Remember to a photo ID with you regardless of when you vote. Election Day is Tuesday, June 19. Ten candidates are vying for this Congressional seat. Three of the candidates are Democrats – James Marlow, Evita Paschall, and Denise Freeman. The June 19 election is NOT a primary. The top two vote getters will be in the runoff on July 17 unless one candidate receives a majority of the votes. For a Democrat to be in the runoff, a Democratic candidate must be one of the top two vote getters, so it’s extremely important that ALL Democrats VOTE. If you need a ride to the polls, let me know (706-543-7390 or macrawson@charter.net) or contact Linda Lloyd, Director of the Economic Justice Coalition (706-202-0324 or 706-549-9368). MORE GOTV efforts! Our local Democrats have been asked to help with a G...

Subject: [CCDC_Exec] Marlow Press Conference James Marlow will have a press conference on the steps of city hall at noon on Thursday, June 14 to encourage people to vote early. I shall attend, and he invites everyone to be a part of the event. Please let other interested parties know about the event. Mac

Please Join Us for a Reception to Support JAMES MARLOW DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS 10th DISTRICT HOSTED BY: Lucy & Buddy Allen Carl Jordan Hon. Heidi & Al Davison Alice Kinman Hon. Nancy Denson Kathy Kirbo Penn & Elton Dodson Doug Lowry Katherine & Bertis Downs David Lynn Kelly Girtz Betty & George Maxwell Marjorie & Ted Hammock Kristy & Shannon Mayfield Hon. Keith Heard Hon. Louise McBee Andy Herod Hon. Gwen O'Looney Please help us support Athens' next Democratic Congressman by joining us for an evening of conversation and refreshments! Thursday June 7th at Trumps, 247 E. Washington St. 7:00-9:00 PM Minimum Suggested Contribution - $100 Cocktails & Light Refreshments Please RSVP to (706) 995-2115 Paid for by Marlow for Georgia, Inc.

Even though I may not agree with their politics, I like to go and introduce myself to most candidates who won't try to punch my pick-up truck. So last night I saw a relatively youthful looking Dr. Paul Broun in a red polo shirt and straw hat, age 61, at the Athens Academy spring scrimmage football game and BBQ. We argued and turned heads in the relatively small and predominantly Republican crowd about the possibility of a Democrat winning. Dr. Broun told me that Democrats have no chance, and I told him that Democrats do have a chance, especially if 35 Americans a week are getting slaughtered in Iraq through next month. He kind of ushered me away from the paltry crowd so as not to scorch the ears of the nearby Republican elite faithful. To his credit, Dr. Broun was very forthright, honest and compelling in his discussion, claiming various Democrats are going to vote for him. I am sure there are more than a handful of lifelong Democrats in the over 60 crowd locally that remembers ...

Very quietly Lincoln County resident James Marlow has worked his way into the favorite status for the Democratic party in the supposedly non-partisan (not so) free-for-all10th Congressional District race for the June 19th special election to replace the late Dr. Charlie Norwood. Marlow was endorsed by most members at a meeting of the Democratic County Chairs (Oconee chair Becky Vaughn was not there, nor at the last meeting of the local committee) in Habersham County a few weeks ago. Laura Floyd of Oglethorpe County did make the meeting and ultimately supported the decision to back Marlow. "I thought the meeting was conducted in a serious and professional manner," said Floyd, chair of the Oglethorpe Democrats. "Six candidates made presentations and answered questions from the assembled county chairs." (13 of 21 counties were represented, with some guests in the room including former Secretary of State candidate Carol Jackson and Ag Commissioner Tommy Irvin). While ...

Here is our best chance to win back the 10th: James Marlow to Kickoff Campaign for Georgia 's Tenth Congressional District on Tuesday, April 3 Campaign Stops in Lincolnton, Evans, Toccoa, ATHENS ( Athens ) James Marlow will kickoff his campaign for Georgia 's Tenth Congressional District in his hometown of Lincolnton at the Lincoln County Courthouse on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Marlow will also make stops in Evans, Toccoa, and ATHENS. The Athens kick-off will occur at 4:45 PM tomorrow, at the Athens City Hall, 201 College Avenue. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. "I am running because I believe the Tenth District deserves to have a voice in Washington that will represent their values – a voice for better jobs, better health care, better schools, and fiscal responsibility," said Marlow. "I look forward to sharing my plans over the coming months for bringing innovative, common sense solutions to the people of the Tenth District." Addi...

The five announced Democratic candidates for the 10th District US Congress special election in Georgia for Dr. Charlie Norwood's seat appeared before a packed house in the fourth floor of the Athens - Clarke County courthouse Thursday evening. People came from Oconee, Habersham, Madison and other counties as well. Denise Freeman found a new friend in me. This lady is incredibly impressive. She needs to visit white churches as much as possible between now and June 19th. She might surprise more than a few people. She has the most votes against Norwood in a previous election 2000. She lives in Lincolnton and knows the district well. She is a Baptist minister. She could be our Heath Shuler but more likely our Barack Obama. She resonates positive energy although she might be a little fuzzy on the wonky details of how she might tweak Charlie Norwood's now languishing patient bill of rights, at least according to Tim Bryant's talk show this morning on Newstalk 1340 WGAU AM Jim Ma...