Sensing he could lose the Democratic nomination in order to run for re-election as Fulton County District Attorney, Paul Howard decided to whip up anti-police voter sentiment by criminally charging two police officers involved in a fatal shooting. Yet he didn’t bother waiting for a still-not-completed Georgia Bureau of Investigation report of the incident. And now the GBI is conducting another probe— of Howard! This involves his issuance of grand jury subpoenas related to the shooting, even though no grand jury is impaneled. And get this: The subpoenas have become part of an ongoing GBI criminal probe of “salary supplements” Howard gave to himself as the head of two “charitable” groups. As he faces candidate Fani Willis in an Aug. 11 runoff election, Howard’s boat is SINKING…
What might the primaries tell us about November?
Parties use primaries to winnow their fields and choose their nominees. In addition to advancing nominees to the final round that will be held on November 3, June’s primaries may contain hints as to who will win the championship faceoff and assume office in...Kelly Loeffler goes to Washington
Despite objections from President Trump and a snarling reaction from Sean Hannity, the president’s confidant and attack dog, Governor Brian Kemp has named Kelly Loeffler to the Senate seat that Johnny Isakson will vacate at the end of the month. The president...Easier ballot access, but with conditions
Among the topics that the General Assembly may deal with this year is whether to make it easier for additional parties to get on the general election ballot. Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians are entitled to appear on Georgia ballots. Other parties,...A Preview of the General Election Runoffs
Georgia is unique in requiring majorities in both primaries and general elections. Since two statewide contests saw no majority winner, the last round of the 2018 election cycle will play out on December 4. The December vote will select the secretary of state...
