Election 2010 Archives - Sightseers' Delight

Deal hammers message of smaller government

January 16, 2011 Express Telegraph

Since taking office, Gov. Nathan Deal has focused his message on fiscal conservatism and reducing the size of the state government – a message that has seemingly resonated with GOP lawmakers statewide.

Deal: ‘Let us be frugal and wise’

January 10, 2011 Express Telegraph

Rebuking a growth in government, Gov. Nathan Deal in his inaugural address called on Georgians to assume personal responsibility, saying he will continue to fight Washington over the healthcare reform Congress passed last year. “The

A look back at 2010’s hotly contested elections

December 31, 2010 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA – Here is a brief recap of 2010 elections headlines in Georgia: Democrats jump ship, join GOP: A number of Democratic state lawmakers and a Hall County commissioner decided they could better serve their

Is Roy Barnes considering voting for a Republican?

November 2, 2010 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA – A day after Roy Barnes indicated he would consider voting for a Republican for U.S. Senate, his campaign backed off the former governor’s statement, according to published reports. During a Sunday Atlanta Press

A closer look at campaign yard signs

November 1, 2010 Todd DeFeo

They appear every election season – in front yards, on street corners and in abandoned lots: campaign signs.

Senate candidates spar over federal spending, top issues

October 25, 2010 Express Telegraph

The three candidates vying for U.S. Senate sparred Sunday over federal spending and whether incumbent Johnny Isakson is a true conservative. “Your record of votes rings up to about $19 to $20 trillion extra spending

Atlanta Press Club Hosting Fulton County Commission Chair Debate

October 22, 2010 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Press Club is hosting a debate between the two candidates vying for Fulton County Commission Chair. The debate between Steve Broadbent, a Republican, and incumbent John Eaves, a Democrat, will be

Atlanta Press Club general election debates series continues

October 16, 2010 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Press Club’s debate series continues this weekend. The lineup for this weekend includes: Public Service CommissionSunday, Oct. 17, 6-6:30 p.m.Invited Candidates: Tim Echols, Keith Moffett, Jim Sendelbach Secretary of StateSunday, Oct.

Atlanta Press Club hosts general election debates

October 4, 2010 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Press Club will host 14 debates this election season, giving voters statewide the opportunity to learn about the candidates running for public office and their positions on major issues. The debates

Deal disagrees with Ga. 400 toll decision

September 28, 2010 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA – GOP gubernatorial hopeful Nathan Deal said he disagrees with last week’s decision to extend tolls on Ga. Highway 400 for another decade. “Ga. 400 commuters are also taxpayers like all other drivers in