So far Broun is over performing and threatening Marlow for the run-off spot. The good and bad news is that the republican frontrunner Jim Whitehead is underperforming. That makes it harder to reach the run-off, but more winnable if Marlow get there. Right now there is just a few hundred votes between Marlow and Broun.
The big day is today, and the Marlow campaign is in full gear with stops around Northeast Georgia. Despite the odds, James has made this a serious race with a real chance for another Democratic gain in the House of Representatives.
By talking about the issues that impact the lives of Georgians, especially the war in Iraq, James has set himself apart from the so-called frontrunner. For those who haven't been paying attention, our main opponent Jim Whitehead (a rubber stamper) has been dodging the voters, or as the AJC put it: acting "like a vampire avoiding sunlight, repeatedly ducking opportunities to put his views before the public"
With 10 candidates in a mid-Summer election, the chances are better than average that this is going to end up in a runoff (July 17) with Whitehead, hopefully, against Marlow. If you live in the district please vote today. If you think you might know someone who does (Athens, Augusta, Evans, Toccoa and Watkinsville are some of the cities), please get them to vote as well, and direct them towards: http://www.connectingwithgeorgia.com our campaign blog.
The first Congressional special election since the November thumpin' is tomorrow in Northeast Georgia in the 10th district. Since that thumpin', the Democratic majority's attempts to end the occupation of the Iraqi civil war has been thwarted by the President and the Republican minority. The best way to convince Republican Members of Congress to abandon the President's endless, objective-less, incredibly expensive military occupation is to beat them in elections.
The James Marlow campaign is today's best opportunity to do that.
Help elect him right now. Go through your address book. If you know anyone in Northeast Georgia, ask them to vote for James Marlow right now. If you know anyone in Georgia, ask them to ask anyone they know in NE Georgia to vote for James Marlow. Try the six degrees of separation theory and tell your whole network about the election. Somebody's got an uncle or a college roommate in the district and each vote will help. Read the campaign blog at www.ConnectingWithGeorgia.com and find out more after the jump.
With two weeks to go, Jim Whitehead hit the airwaves Wednesday. On his own terms.
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It comes on the same day that the Athens Press Club hosts a debate to be broadcast on WGAU (1340 AM). Whitehead intends to skip the gathering, as well as a June 12 televised debate sponsored by the Atlanta Press Club and Georgia Public Television.
Scott Nichols is the only democrat in the June 19 Special Election for the Georgia 24th state senate seat. The election is to replace Jim "Iraq is not a big thing" Whitehead, that resigned from the state senate to run for US Congress in the GA-10 Special Election on June 19 to replace rep. Charlie Norwood. Who died of lung cancer in February.
Scott Nichols has just launched his campaign web page. Take a look here.
James Marlow is the democratic candidate for the June 19 special election in GA-10.
Marlow posts his views on different issues and news from the campaign. I find it very good, but not that many choose to comment on the blog. Join me in heating up his blog a bit.
Watch this ad against Jim "Iraq is not a big thing" Whitehouse:
"A Child's Mind" is a good title. Did you know that Whiteheads entire campaign is based on immigration? I think that's a little cute. The US Congress has just passed a bill and fixed that now. So the air is kind of out of the balloon. And the Whitehead campaign.
Since that is out of the way, what are you going to do now Whitehead? WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO NOW? Especially since Jim "Iraq is not a big thing" Whitehead has based his whole campaign on immigration, he might as well drop out...
Can you imagine paying a tax for every email you send? Should you have to pay sales tax every time you order something online? Do you want your internet bill to start looking as complicated as a phone bill or airline ticket? Apparently Congress does.
This week has seen a flurry of activity in Congress with the ultimate goal of taxing everything we do on the internet. From hearings in the House to a new Senate bill it is clear Congress wants to start taxing the internet, and that’s just wrong.
Having spent many years working for an internet company, I know first hand how many jobs and opportunities have been created and the unprecedented growth that this recent technology boom has allowed. We need to find ways to keep that success going, not to slow it down.
With Democratic leadership exploring funding options for our operations in Iraq, I think it’s important we continue to push for a plan that provides necessary resources for our brave men and women, while also providing a productive end to our involvement in Iraq.
I'm James Marlow and I'm a Democratic candidate running for Congress in Georgia to fill the seat vacated by Charles Norwood on June 19th. I will make it my top priority to bring our involvement in Iraq to an honorable end as quickly as possible.
As I’ve said before, our military has done its job - it won the war against Saddam Hussein’s armed forces four years ago, it removed his government from power, and it brought him to justice. The Bush Administration, however, failed to plan for the day after the war was won, and our brave men and women in uniform are still putting themselves at risk every day because of it.
James Marlow, GA-10 Democratic Congressional Candidate.
Democratic Congressional candidate James Marlow will be live blogging right here on DKos at noon EDT. Marlow, a former Yahoo executive, is running in a special election primary on June 19th for the seat of Republican Rep. Charlie Norwood, who died on February 13th of this year.
Marlow spoke this past Saturday to the Atlanta Kos group at Manuel's Tavern on a wide range of issues. He is absolutely focused upon bringing an honorable and expeditious end to the Iraq debacle. Today he plans to discuss Iraq at length during his liveblogging session, although questions on other topics are encouraged too.
WATKINSVILLE — The press officer for Republican congressional candidate Bill Greene may face criminal charges after allegedly punching a pickup driven by the supporter of another candidate outside a Greene fundraiser Tuesday night, police said.
I think he must have been driving an import. Perhaps a Nissan Titan or Toyota Tundra? The dude needs to get a Ford and he won't have any more problems. Or it could have been this....
GA-10 Democratic Congressional Candidate James Marlow Mixes with Atlanta Kossacks at First ATLKos Event
Manuel's Tavern in Virginia Highlands was the scene last night as 42 (counting those who had to leave early and others who came late) passionately progressive Kossacks enjoyed the first-ever ATLKos event. Highlighting the event was James Marlow, GA-10 Congressional candidate and renowned talk show host Mike Malloy. Prominent local bloggers Catherine Smith of Blog for Democracy and Jon Flack (flackattack) of Tondee's Tavern joined the group. Well-known Pro-Choice advocate Ann Rose MC'd the event. Netroots favorite and Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Ron Sparks, potential challenger to Jeff Sessions, spoke to the crowd by phone hookup.
Do you know one of the best ways you can help end the war in Iraq and start an honorable withdrawal? Help me convince voters in a red district that the President is wrong on Iraq and to vote for me in a special election next month to override the President's veto of troop funding and an honorable withdrawal.
I'm James Marlow and I'm a Democratic candidate running for Congress in Georgia to fill the seat vacated by Charles Norwood.
Our military has done its job - it won the war against Saddam Hussein’s armed forces four years ago, it removed his government from power, and it brought him to justice. The Bush Administration, however, failed to plan for the day after the war was won, and our brave men and women in uniform are still putting themselves at risk every day because of it.
Americans voted to end the war in November. The President didn't listen. For most of the country, voters don't get another say for another 18 months. Fortunately, we have another accountability moment coming up with national implications. On June 19, Georgia voters will decide whether to end the war by voting for me or to stay stuck in somebody else's civil war for years to come by voting for one of my Republican opponents who blindly support the President's position.
Don't miss the first AtlantaKos event this Saturday, 6:30 PM, at Manuel's Tavern near Midtown. We have over 50 people signed up to attend. The beer will be flowing.
Special guests are:
James Marlow, GA-10 Congressional candidate,
Ron Sparks, potential AL-Senate candidate, and
Atlanta's very own local hero Mike Malloy, current Nova M network and former Air America talk show host.
James Marlow, GA-10 Democratic Congressional Candidate.
Progressive Democratic Congressional candidate James Marlow will be live blogging right here on DKos tomorrow morning at 10AM EDT. Marlow, a former Yahoo executive, is running in a special election primary on June 19th for the seat of Republican Rep. Charlie Norwood, who died on February 13th of this year.
James Marlow's principal opponent in the special election is Republican hack, tire dealer, and State Senator Jim Whitehead. Whitehead is an embarassment to the state of Georgia with a history of moronic verbal gaffes and a staggering detachment from reality.
James Marlow, GA-10 Democratic Congressional Candidate.
Ron Sparks, Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries:The Man Who Can Defeat Jeff Sessions.
Mike Malloy, Renowned Atlantan and Progressive Nova M Radio Talk Show Host.
Don't miss the first AtlantaKos event this Saturday, 630PM, at Manuel's Tavern near Midtown. As of today, 35+ people have indicated they will attend, and there's room for a few more.
Highlighting the evening will be James Marlow, GA-10 Congressional candidate, Ron Sparks, potential AL-Senate candidate, and Atlanta's very own local hero Mike Malloy, current Nova M network and former Air America talk show host.
Crossposted at Tondee's Tavern. Additional information on the flip...
The Georgia netroots kicked it up a notch today in the GA-10 special election to replace deceased Rep. Charlie Norwood. Follow me below the fold for the smack down.
Today I read this great piece in the Athens Banner-Herald by James Marlow. And it dawned on me why Marlow will win. Read it, and you'll understand as well. Especially if you read this piece by the republican front runner Jim Whitehead.
With a democrat like Marlow, against a front runner like Whitehead, we can definitely win! After all, the district has gone democratic in several state wide races.
