Blog Topic: Raging Election

In the Loop: Stu from The Hangover Endorses Michelle Nunn, and More Election News

By Blake Aued | November 3, 2014 1:17pm

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Election Day is tomorrow, and the candidates are making their final pitches to the voters. Here's what's been happening the past few days:

• Democratic Senate candidate Michelle Nunn has received the coveted Ed Helms endorsement. The comedian put his name on a fundraising letter for Nunn, the daughter of former Sen. Sam Nunn.

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In the Loop: Oconee Liquor Supporters Won't Admit They Support Liquor

By Lee Becker | October 31, 2014 10:56am

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Oconee County voters who want to improve the quality of life in the county, enhance the county’s infrastructure and spur economic development should vote Yes on Referendum 2 on Nov. 4, according to advertisements in today’s edition of both of the county’s weekly newspapers.

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In the Loop: First Lady Rosalynn Carter Campaigns for Grandson Jason

By Blake Aued | October 28, 2014 3:22pm

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Democratic state Sen. Jason Carter campaigned for governor in Athens today with a special guest—his grandmother and President Jimmy Carter's wife, Rosalynn.

After shaking hands at the Varsity for nearly an hour—for the record, his order was two slaw-and-chili dogs—the Carters headed to the Tate Center for a rally.

"This is an election about the future, not the past," Rosalynn Carter said, warming up the crowd for her grandson. "We know what's been happening the past 10 years. We've been sliding back. We need to move forward."

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In the Loop: Which Candidates Are Athenians Giving Money To?

By David Schick | October 30, 2014 4:31pm

Athens is 65 percent Democratic, so it's no surprise that Athens residents are contributing far more to Jason Carter and Michelle Nunn than Gov. Nathan Deal and David Perdue.

Using data from FollowTheMoney.org, Flagpole looked at where Carter, Nunn, Deal and Perdue are getting their money from.

In Athens, the answer is the Westside. Carter, Nunn and Deal all raised far more from the 30606 zip code than any other. (The 30603 zip code consists of P.O. boxes at the downtown post office.) Perdue is not included in this analysis because he has raised just $500 locally.

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In the Loop: You Can Vote This Saturday or Sunday

By Blake Aued | October 24, 2014 4:05pm

A friendly reminder: The Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections (155 E. Washington St., next to City Hall) will open for early voting this weekend—including Sunday for the first time ever. Hours are 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday and 1–5 p.m. Sunday.

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In the Loop: Jason Carter Is Campaigning in Athens Again

By Blake Aued | October 21, 2014 2:03pm

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jason Carter will be visiting Athens tonight and Wednesday morning for a fundraiser and to speak to an education group.

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In the Loop: Todd Gurley Is Now a Political Football

By Blake Aued | October 17, 2014 2:05pm

Georgia running back/one-time Heisman hopeful/possible demigod Todd Gurley won't be on the field against Arkansas tomorrow, but Gov. Nathan Deal and Democratic challenger Jason Carter are counting on him to help run up the score Nov. 4.

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In the Loop: Michelle Nunn: Raise Minimum Wage, Stop Pell Cuts

By Blake Aued | October 15, 2014 5:16pm

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Democratic Senate candidate Michelle Nunn, after voting early in Adamsville, stopped by Athens City Hall this afternoon for a rally on her way to a fundraiser at The Hill.

Nunn touted a new poll giving her a slight lead over Republican nominee David Perdue and urged supporters to vote early. As she's done throughout the campaign, Nunn contrasted her views on education and her background as a nonprofit executive with Perdue's.

"I hope that we can do things in this election and as a senator that will actually affect people's lives," Nunn told about 75 supporters. "That's why I'm doing this, and that's why I think people are excited, whether it's raising the minimum wage or whether it's ensuring that all of our college students have an affordable pathway to college.

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In the Loop: Jason Carter Introduces Drive-By Truckers

By Blake Aued | October 13, 2014 11:30am

Game over: Jason Carter has won the coveted Patterson Hood endorsement.

Just kidding—nobody's sealed the deal yet. But introducing the Drive-By Truckers—whom Carter befriended while attending UGA law school—at a sold-out Tabernacle show certainly doesn't hurt the Democratic gubernatorial nominee's chances. This is just a guess, but I doubt Gov. Nathan Deal has Southern Rock Opera on his iPod.

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In the Loop: You Can Vote on a Sunday in Athens Now

By Blake Aued | October 7, 2014 3:34pm

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The Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections unanimously approved this afternoon an additional day of early voting on Sunday, Oct. 26

Voters will be able to cast ballots from 1–5 p.m. that day at the Board of Elections office at 155 E. Washington St.

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