By: Randy Evans
When the 114th Congress of the United States convenes, Georgians will lose 54 years of seniority as a result of the retirement of Georgia’s senior senator, Saxby Chambliss. At the time he leaves office, Sen. Chambliss will have served 20 years in Congress — eight years in the House of Representatives and 12 years in the Senate.
Beyond just the time, Saxby Chambliss’ service in Congress is … Read more...
By: Randy Evans
Last October, the Evans Report made this prediction:
In 2013, Georgians — especially Georgia businesses — will pay higher, indeed likely much higher, insurance premiums. It will not be the result of any action (or inaction) by Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens, Gov. Nathan Deal or the Georgia General Assembly. Instead, it will be the product of a series of unprecedented decisions made by the Georgia Supreme Court.… Read more...
By: Randy Evans
On paper, Republicans have probably never had a better shot at regaining control of the U.S. Senate than in 2014. Currently, Democrats hold a 55-45 margin over Republicans. Yet, 35 U.S. Senate seats will be up for grabs in 2014 with 21 currently held by Democrats.
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In his Second Inaugural Address, President Barack Obama said this:
“We, the people, still believe that our obligations as Americans are not just to ourselves, but to all posterity. We will respond to the threat of climate change, knowing that the failure to do so would betray our children and future generations. (Applause.) Some may still deny the overwhelming judgment of science, but none can avoid the … Read more...
By: Randy Evans
With Republicans firmly in control of both the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate, as well as every constitutional office in Georgia, most might wonder what “politics” could possibly exist under the Gold Dome? Yet, politics abound. It is the politics of the future that swirl through the halls of the Capitol. Yes, it is a distant future, but it is nonetheless a future with immense … Read more...
By: Randy Evans
Most voters think they have already elected the president and vice president back on Nov. 6 — General Election Day. But, the truth be told, voters actually only elected presidential electors.
Each state has the total number of their congressional delegation (both U.S. House and Senate) as electors. (The District of Columbia has three electors.) For Georgia, this means 16 electors — 14 (reflecting the total number … Read more...
By Randy Evans
Yes, the re-election of President Barack Obama is the end of a contentious 2012 election cycle. No, it is not the end of the Republican Party. Republicans need to just calm down.
Yes, voters let President Obama keep the keys to the White House, but they did not give him the checkbook. The place where all spending must start (the U.S. House of Representatives) remains in Republican … Read more...
By: J. Randolph Evans
In 1994, Republicans captured control of the United States House of Representatives after four decades of Democratic control. Riding on the back of Newt Gingrich and the Contract with America, Republicans picked up 54 seats in what is now regarded as the Republican Revolution. Big change was possible.
In 2002, Georgians elected their first Republican governor after over 100 years of Democratic control. Governor Sonny Perdue … Read more...
By: J. Randolph Evans
Qualifying for public office in Georgia has come and gone. As a result, the field of candidates has now been set, with the choices for Georgia’s voters locked in.
The old adage is that more elections are decided on qualifying day than election day. That statement has never been more true than in Georgia’s 2012 judicial elections. Certainly, by any measure, the pattern of judicial elections … Read more...
By: J. Randolph Evans
With less than 180 days until the General Election, no one can predict what will happen on November 6, 2012. In fact, any one that says that they know what will happen probably knows the least about what comes next.
In the election for President, the campaigns of President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney will focus their efforts on framing the choice for Americans. After … Read more...
By: J. Randolph Evans
Last Wednesday, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich officially suspended his campaign for the Republican nomination for President of the United States. It was definitely a wild ride with lots of twists and turns.
Somehow, it is appropriate that the end of this chapter comes during the week of the Kentucky Derby. Working as a Senior Adviser to Speaker Gingrich during the Presidential race was a little … Read more...
By: J. Randolph Evans
To listen to the mainstream media, voters might think that the outcome of the upcoming Presidential election is a foregone conclusion. By all accounts, most of the media believe that President Barack Obama will be handily reelected. Make no mistake, President Obama does have some huge advantages heading into the fall election. Here are a few.
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