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October 13, 2014: Democrat Gubernatorial Hopeful Jason Carter Shares His Views On Education

10/19/2014 By

I have asked the two major gubernatorial candidates to talk to Georgia public school teachers about their respective education platforms. This week the floor belongs to Jason Carter, the Democratic challenger. Next week, it will be Republican Gov. Nathan Deal’s turn. The teacher’s vote could be the difference in a very tight race as to […]

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August 19, 2013: State School Superintendent Weighing Run For Governor

08/26/2013 By

If public education in Georgia doesn’t have enough problems, there is now a high-profile ruckus between Gov. Nathan Deal and State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge. It has gotten so peevish that there is talk that the school superintendent may challenge Deal in the Republican gubernatorial primary next spring. This brouhaha seems to have its […]

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April 23, 2012: Giving Governor Deal Good Marks For His Job Performance

04/30/2012 By

Dear Governor, I know you have been waiting to hear how I think you are handling things these days, but I wanted to give you time to get the legislators out of town and to be sure all the silverware is accounted for. Plus, I have been busy trying to help your pal, Leroy Gingrich, […]

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September 19, 2011: Becoming a Mover and Shaker Can be Very Frustrating

09/26/2011 By

When Nathan Deal was elected governor, I made myself a promise that I was going to get along better with him than I did with his predecessor, George E. Perdue. If our new governor wanted to build a few concrete fishponds, I’d look the other way. If he wanted to dress up like Dr. Seuss’ […]

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