State Rep Tom Knox for State Insurance Commissioner?

According to our sources in Atlanta, Rep Tom Knox (R-Forsyth County), the current House Insurance Committee Chairman, has decided to run for State Insurance Commissioner.

Political observers apparently weren’t particularly impressed with the fundraising efforts of State Senator Seth Harp (R-Midland) or State Senator Ralph Hudgens (R-Hull), and many may be deciding that another candidate may fare much better. The House Republican Caucus Retreat is this weekend, and it is expected that Knox and his campaign will be quite the topic of conversation – and (possibly) checks.
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Obama claims new power

It’s great when liberals and conservatives can find common ground not only with each other, but also with us libertarians. It doesn’t happen often, so it’s worth embracing it when it actually does happen. With a new power that the Obama administration, this could well be such an occasion. Continue reading Obama claims new power

Buie allegedly stayed in hotel on ADICA’s dime

ADICA CEO and Downtown Manager Don Buie hasn’t had an easy week.  Yesterday, it may well have gotten more difficult when anonymous sources told SWGA Politics that Buie reportedly spent several weeks in various Albany hotels on ADICA’s dime.

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