Former Georgia State Senator, Chip Rogers, spoke to the Madison Forum on Monday, June 12, after an 11 Alive news report on ALEC was released attacking ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council.
… Read more...
All posts by TMF Admin
Good-bye Neal
On Saturday, the Madison Forum honored one of their own. Neal White passed on May 26, after 79 years of a very full life. Known as “The Godfather“, Neal was a inspiration to so many. He was a man of honor, a man of conviction, and a true friend to all.
He leaves behind a beautiful family and countless friends. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, … Read more...
Challenges Surrounding Federal Overreach
The Madison Forum welcomed Georgia Attorney General and Madison Forum Member, Sam Olens, as Guest Speaker at the Breakfast Meeting on Saturday, May 30th.
Sam spoke about current issues and challenges surrounding “Federal Overreach.”
… Read more...We Don’t Fail Until We Quit
David Pennington, former gubernatorial candidate and mayor of Dalton, Georgia, spoke to the Madison Forum about the state of government under the Republican Party. His encouraging message was “We don’t fail until we quit.“
… Read more...Brian Kemp Update
Secretary of State Brian Kemp spoke on Monday, April 13th, at the Madison Forum luncheon to give an update on what’s going on at the secretary of state’s office.
Thanks to Jan Horne for video.
Full House at Constitutional Convention Debate
Last Wednesday, Cherokee Cattle Company and Jack Staver and friends welcomed a full house of people to participate in a debate on whether or not a Constitutional Convention would be good for our country. Lance Lamberton of Cobb Taxpayers Association defended a pro-Con Con position, while Publius Huldah, a retired lawyer, stood firmly against it. After their opening statements, the audience was welcomed to question Lance and Publius directly. The … Read more...
A predictable end to Georgia’s GOP Senate runoff
By: Randy Evans
No fight is worse than a family fight. In some part, it is because family members know the weaknesses and vulnerabilities of each other better than anyone else. And so, intraparty political fights are often the worst.
Probably no better illustration exists than the primary runoff election between incumbent Republican Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran and Tea Party challenger Chris McDaniel. By every definition, the primary runoff election … Read more...
Newt Gingrich survived; Eric Cantor didn’t
By: Randy Evans
In 1989, then-Congressman Dick Cheney left the U.S. House of Representatives to become the secretary of defense for President George H. W. Bush. At the time, he was the minority whip for the House GOP Caucus.
Then 6th District Congressman Newt Gingrich, with no leadership position or experience, surprised all of the Washington, D.C., establishment when he ran for and was elected as Cheney’s successor as the … Read more...
Liberty, The Greatest Power on Earth – you no longer possess!
By: Paul Nally
The query has been posed, “Which Liberty may you yield and still claim to be free?”
The Second Amendment is an archaic hold-over from a time when ideas such as security and justice necessitated its use. Today it is useless as a means to such ends. Try using it to enforce an individual’s, or his family’s, security from an oppressive government agent or to enforce your, or … Read more...
After the primary, what’s ahead in the runoff election?
By: Randy Evans
As the primary election results in Georgia came in on May 20, Republicans in Washington, D.C., heaved a collective sigh of relief.
As they watched Georgia’s Republican primary election in progress, they were haunted by flashbacks of lost opportunities in the past when weaker challengers defeated stronger potential Republican nominees only to then lose to Democrats in the general election.
But, the consensus seems to be that … Read more...
Big bucks for television stations
By: Randy Evans
As the money continues to roll in for the 2014 Georgia senatorial and gubernatorial candidates, Georgia media outlets must be smiling big. At the end of the day, most contenders and independent expenditure committees will use that money to either promote or attack candidates in the 2014 elections.
… Read more...2014 Georgia General Assembly: No surprises
By: Randy Evans
With de facto super majorities in both the Georgia Senate (38 Republicans to 18 Democrats) and House of Representatives (119 Republicans to 60 Democrats with one independent), Republican legislative leaders had two narrow and specific goals for the 2014 Georgia General Assembly.
… Read more...