Macon Telegraph: Politics

Obama: Jones mailer no endorsement

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:28 EDT

Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign Thursday distanced itself from a mailer from Georgia Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Vernon Jones that pictures the two men together under Obama's signature slogan: "Yes we can."

Most of Ga. candidate's money going to consultants

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:34 EDT

A little-known Republican congressional candidate from Georgia has burned through nearly $3 million in campaign donations in recent years, with little to show for it because most of the money has gone to fundraising consultants in Washington.

Crawford candidates have variety of backgrounds

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:55 EDT

As they await the outcome of a criminal investigation into their county's finances, Crawford County residents will have the opportunity to choose the leaders who will hold the county purse strings. Primary contests will be on the ballot for the District 2 and District 4 County Commission seats.

Tempers flare at 10th District GOP debate

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:39 EDT

U.S. Rep. Paul Broun sought to defend his voting record - along with his financial record - during a surprisingly bitter debate Wednesday between two Republicans vying for a northwest Georgia seat.

Democratic newcomer surprises with labor endorsements

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:39 EDT

In the Democratic race for the U.S. Senate, a political newcomer has scored something of a coup. Rand Knight - an Atlanta businessman and environmental scientist - has won endorsements from two of the state's largest labor groups.

Chambliss has $4 million on hand

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:39 EDT

Republican Saxby Chambliss has $4 million in the bank for his re-election bid to the U.S. Senate.

John Lewis absent as candidates vie for his seat

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:39 EDT

The podium for congressman John Lewis stood empty Wednesday as the two candidates campaigning to unseat him tried to paint the civil rights icon and 22-year incumbent as out of touch with his district and the future of the country.

Twiggs voters to choose commission positions

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:17 EDT

For the past few years, Twiggs County commissioners and development officials have been trying to drag the county's economy up from a bottom-out in the local kaolin industry.

Thomas goes after Barrow in congressional debate

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:42 EDT

The Democratic primary challenger to U.S. Rep. John Barrow accused him of dragging his feet on reducing gas prices and supporting illegal wiretapping of Americans during a televised debate Tuesday.

Familiar faces running for Twiggs school board posts

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:17 EDT

Four women with different backgrounds but similar goals are battling for spots on the Twiggs County school board.

Democrats vying for the U.S. Senate spar in debate

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:06 EDT

The five Democrats vying for the U.S. Senate sparred over campaign cash, their resumes and gay marriage in the first televised debate of the race Sunday night. Each sought to make the case he's best equipped to take on Republican incumbent Saxby Chambliss this fall.

Three vie for chairman seat in Bibb County Republican race

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:17 EDT

Two seasoned politicians and a former mayoral candidate will meet in the July 15 Bibb County Commission chairman Republican primary race.

Obama plans Georgia fundraiser July 7

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:15 EDT

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama is coming to Georgia.

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Speaker takes shots for Freeman

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:27 EDT

Georgia Speaker of the House Glenn Richardson brought a shotgun to Middle Georgia on Wednesday and started blasting away at targets.

Retired educator challenging appointee in Bibb BOE race

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:40 EDT

East Macon voters will have a choice of two candidates who couldn't be more different when they cast ballots in the Bibb County school board District 1 race.

Qualifying for nonpartisan races ends

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:16 EDT

Friday marked the end of nonpartisan qualifying for nonpartisan races in Middle Georgia. The following is a list of candidates.

Barr says he's drawing Paul support

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:27 EDT

Libertarian Party presidential candidate Bob Barr said he's receiving backing from supporters of Ron Paul's failed White House bid.

Primaries likely to settle races in Jones

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:16 EDT

Jones County voters will cast ballots July 15 in three primary races that, barring any last-minute write-in campaigns this fall, will sew up a school board post and two County Commission seats.

Martin debuts Senate ad

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:02 EDT

Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Jim Martin has launched the first television advertisement of the campaign.

Vice president Cheney campaigns for congressional candidate

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:03 EDT

Vice President Dick Cheney came to Middle Georgia for a couple of hours Monday, raising more than $100,000 for congressional hopeful and retired Warner Robins Air Logistics Center Commander Rick Goddard.