Malik Douglas Wins First Battle in Run for House District 93

Evans1960 — Tue, 13 May 2008 02:23:41 GMT

Malik Douglas recent challenge to his run for State Representative in House District 93, was shot down in court as well as in the Secretary of States office. Judge Mahali ruled that Colet Odenigbo did not produce any significant evidence to stop Malik from running for office. Also, Karen Handel stood by Judge Mahali's ruling and ruled that Malik can run. She stated in her press release, "The state should not create higher hurdles for brave men and women serving in the armed forces who want and are otherwise eligible to stand for election here in Georgia." The voters in District 93 will vote on May 13th to fill the seat left vacant by Ron Sailor Jr.

Congressman receives an 'A' in English and an A+ in Partisan Politics

Saxon for Congress — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:18:07 GMT

For Immediate Release: May 8, 2008
Contact: George Preston Birchby
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Congressman receives an 'A' in English and an A+ in Partisan Politics

ATHENS - Representative Paul Broun, Jr. is trumpeting his "A in English" award from a special-interest group, but a closer look at his short legislative career shows that the congressman earned a failing grade in most other areas.

Democratic candidate Bobby Saxon has released a few more grades for Congressman Broun.

Mathematics - F: Congressman Broun, Jr. clearly needs some remedial work in the subject of math, especially statistics. Two months ago, Broun said that, "roughly 40 percent of the people that are intercepted crossing our border are not Mexicans." In fact, according to the Washington Post, "less than 7 percent are 'Other than Mexicans' (OTM). The 'Aliens from Special Interest Countries' (ASIC) -- most anywhere in the Middle East and a chunk of South Asia -- totaled 297. That's three-hundredths of 1 percent." ("OMG, DHS! ASICs and OTMs!" by Al Kamen, Washington Post, March 12, 2008)

Child Care - F: When it comes to protecting children, Congressman Broun could stand a refresher course - fast. Congressman Broun, Jr. was one of only two to vote against the SAFE Act, a bill that will help law enforcement catch and prosecute those who distribute child pornography over open wireless computer networks. ("Broun one of two to oppose Internet child porn measure" by Blake Aued, Athens Banner-Herald, December 8, 2007)

Economics - F: Congressman Broun, Jr. showed that, like Republican Presidential nominee John McCain, he just doesn't know much about economics. Broun was one of four Georgia Republicans to vote against reauthorizing the Small Business and Innovation Research program, which helps new businesses bring innovative new ideas to market. Perhaps Paul Broun doesn't understand that independent businesses are the backbone of our economy. Perhaps he doesn't care. Either way, a refresher course in capitalism and market economies is in order here. (Congress.org)
Partisan Politics as usual - A+: There is one thing that Paul Broun, Jr. has done well - become a consummate Beltway insider. Despite running as an "maverick" Republican, who was going to stand up to the GOP establishment, Broun has proven himself willing to cozy up to the same establishment he ran against. He was recently supported in glowing terms by all of Georgia's Republican representatives. So, kudos to Congressman Paul Broun, Jr. for getting one subject right. Congressman Paul Broun, Jr. has continued to vote the party line more than 89% of the time even when congress has an approval rating of 22% (Fox News). Does he really have our district's best interests at heart?
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Authorized by Saxon for Congress.

Special election for Ga. legislative seat headed for runoff

coryb06 — Wed, 14 May 2008 02:52:15 GMT

Dee wins primary, will face Douglas in the run-off.

With 95% of the votes counted, Dee Dawkins-Haigler, a minister and consultant from Lithonia led with 164 votes, or more than 31% of the total. The three candidates in a tight battle for the second spot in the runoff are Malik Douglas of Lithonia, who is serving in the National Guard in Iraq; Traci Waites, a life skills coordinator from Conyers, and Colet Odenigbo, a manager from Lithonia.

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